/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:04:49 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/85373 85373 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:40:02 +0000 EXTENDED: Lane closures on Bannister Road near U.S. 71 for bridge replacement work, March 18-26 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 03/23/2026 - 15:40 Project U.S. Route 71 Bridge Replacements over Bannister Road in Jackson County JACKSON COUNTY- The Missouri Department of Transportation will be replacing bridges on U.S. Route 71 over Bannister Road (Route W). While safe to travel on, the bridges are reaching the end of their service life. All work is weather permitting. Wed., March 18 at 9:00 a.m. until Thur., March 26 at 3:00 p.m. (Extended from March 24) Crews will close the right lane on eastbound Bannister Road west of Parkwood to U.S. 71. Additional work for project: Ramp and lane closures on U.S. 71 at Bannister Road for bridge replacement work. NOW - April 10 | Missouri Department of Transportation This will be an ongoing project and will also include widening of U.S. 71 to develop an additional lane across the new bridges and to the north on U.S. 71 with the new lane ending just south of the Hickman Mills Drive interchange. The project will also improve pedestrian safety and connectivity along Bannister Rd. under U.S. 71. In addition, this project also involves the rehabilitation of culverts to the north and east of the U.S. 71 interchange. Visit the project page for additional information: U.S. Route 71 Bridge Replacements over Bannister Road in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris form the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org.kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 10:38 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/85372 85372 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:50:02 +0000 MoDOT: Christian County Route CC Intersection Improvements Project In Nixa To Begin Construction regan.mitchell Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:50 Week of April 6 Project Route CC Intersection Improvements in Christian County Nixa, Christian County – A project to build a roundabout at Christian County Route CC, North Main Street, and West Cedar Street in Nixa, is scheduled to start the week of April 6, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The MoDOT held three public meetings—in July 2023, September 2024, and March 2026—to share project information and solicit public feedback. Project Summary: Build a roundabout at Christian County Route CC, North Main Street & West Cedar Street in Nixa to improve safety and traffic flow Installing storm sewer Roundabout improvements will tie into the City of Nixa’s Main Street project Pedestrian facilities are part of the intersection Traffic Impacts: Intersection closures will be in place during construction Signed detour includes: Route 160, Route 14, and Route 65 Access to businesses will be provided at all times Drivers urged to use alternate routes during construction to avoid the work zone Electronic message boards and news releases will warn the public of closures Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Contractor: KCI Construction Co, Springfield The estimated project construction cost is $5.7 million. The project is scheduled for completion in Fall 2027. END For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: Facebook | X | Instagram |YouTube Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down Districts Involved Southwest Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 08:44 Regan Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District Missouri Department of Transportation 3025 East Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803 Phone: (417) 895-7600 Email: swcr@modot.mo.gov website: www.modot.org/sw https://www.modot.org/node/85371 85371 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:40:01 +0000 Bolivar Street bridge over U.S. Route 50 in Jefferson City to close April 6 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:40 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Bolivar Street in Jefferson City is set to close in early April for rehabilitation work on the overpass bridge over U.S. Route 50. The traveling public will need to use an alternate route during the roughly 4-month closure. On Monday, April 6, construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the Bolivar Street bridge over U.S. Route 50. Rehabilitation work will include deck repairs, overlaying the driving surface, and applying a protective coating on the substructure. The non-continuous sidewalk on the north side of the bridge will be removed, and the sidewalk on the south side of the bridge will be enhanced. There will be no signed detour during the closure, which is anticipated to last 113 calendar days, with the bridge reopening to traffic in mid-August. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. This work is part of a multi-bridge project that included deck repairs and overlays for 11 bridges in Jefferson City – most of which was completed in 2025. More information about the multi-bridge project is available here: https://www.modot.org/projects/us-route-50-and-us-route-54-bridge-rehabilitations-cole-county MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.   For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 08:30 Links to related information Project Webpage Attachments Location Graphic CD Customer Service Central District Email: CDCR@modot.mo.govPhone: 573-522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/85370 85370 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:10:01 +0000 REMINDER: Online Comment Period for I-70 Environmental Assessment: I-435 to I-470, Ongoing-March 25 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:10 Online public comment period will run until 4 p.m. on March 25. JACKSON COUNTY - MoDOT and the project team have completed an environmental study that investigated and identified improvements for the I-70: I-435 to I-470 corridor. The Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), evaluated potential impacts the proposed transportation improvements could have on the project area’s natural and manmade environment. The EA is available for review on the project web page: Interstate 70 Environmental Assessment in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation Written comments will be accepted for 30 days, from February 23 – March 25, 2026. For an overview of the suggested improvements and an opportunity to submit comments online, the public can visit Interstate 70 Environmental Assessment in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation. A public hearing for this project may be requested in writing please email: i70_ea_i435_i470@modot.mo.gov Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar igualdad de acceso a este evento para todos los participantes.  Si necesita servicios de traducción o necesita asistencia especial para la reunión, por favor comuníquese con el equipo al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión:  i70_ea_i435_i470@modot.mo.gov. Questions? Contact the project team by email at i70_ea_i435_i470@modot.mo.gov. Please forward this message to colleagues who might be interested. If you wish to be removed from this list, have a more appropriate email address or know of a colleague to add, send an email message to:  i70_ea_i435_i470@modot.mo.gov.   MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit http://www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).  Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 08:01 Brooke Rohlfing Communications Manager Kansas City District 816-607-2153 Brooke.rohlfing@modot.mo.gov   https://www.modot.org/node/85369 85369 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:01 +0000 Lane closures on I-49 NB over 195th St. in Peculiar for bridge work, March 25-26 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:00 CASS COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting lane closures on I-49 NB over 195th St. in Peculiar between N Cass Pkwy and Peculiar Way for bridge work on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. All work is weather permitting. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online MoDOT E-Updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 07:59 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/85368 85368 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:50:01 +0000 Walnut Bridge Closure over I-70 in Jackson County for bridge work, March 30 - April 2 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:50 JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the Walnut bridge over I-70 on the north side of the Downtown Loop for bridge work on Monday, March 30 at 8 a.m. until Thursday, April 2. All work is weather permitting.   Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online MoDOT E-Updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 07:43 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/85367 85367 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:20:02 +0000 Lane closure on I-635 NB to I-29 NB ramp for bridge maintenance, Thurs., March 26 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:20 PLATTE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting a lane closure on Interstate 635 northbound flyover ramp to Interstate 29 northbound in Platte County for bridge maintenance, on Thurs., March 26th from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. Motorists may experience delays. All work is weather permitting. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online MoDOT E-Updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 07:14 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/85366 85366 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:10:02 +0000 REMINDER: Online Comment Period for I-29/I-35 Corridor Upgrades in Clay County, NOW - April 1 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:10 Leave your comments and questions now until 4 pm on April 1 CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT KC) is seeking public comment input regarding the Interstate 29 and Interstate 35 Corridor Upgrades in Clay County. The comment period opened at 4 pm on Wednesday, March 18. The public is invited to leave questions and comments on the project webpage.  A public meeting on the project was held on Wednesday, March 18th at the Northland Neighborhoods Inc. The corridor upgrades project will replace the I-29 southbound to I-35 northbound flyover bridge and the I-35/29 bridges over Parvin Road. In addition, MoDOT is completing a conceptual study to look at future alternatives to improve the I-29/35 interchange in Clay County. Construction will approximately take place in 2028 through approximately late 2029, early 2030. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online MoDOT E-Updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 07:06 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/85365 85365 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:50:02 +0000 Worth County Route K closed for a culvert replacement Visitor (not verified) Mon, 03/23/2026 - 11:50 St. Joseph, Mo. – Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation have closed Worth County Route K from Missouri Route 46 to Route E for a culvert replacement. The road is anticipated to reopen by 4 p.m. today, Monday, March 23. Traffic Impacts: Route K closed from Route 46 to Route E, today, March 23 until 4 p.m. Motorists will need to find an alternate route during the closure. For updated roadway conditions, check the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down, and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Get project and work zone news straight to your email by signing up for eUpdates. Information is also available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 06:46 Links to related information Traveler Information Map NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/85364 85364 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:50:02 +0000 Bridge work starts this week on Kingshighway in Rolla Visitor (not verified) Mon, 03/23/2026 - 10:50 One eastbound lane to remain open; westbound traffic to be detoured JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Contractors have resumed rehabilitation work on several bridges over Interstate 44 in Phelps County with one complete, one underway and work beginning on the third this week. As early as today, Monday, March 23, work to rehabilitate the Business U.S. 44/Missouri Route 72/Kingshighway bridge in Rolla will begin. One eastbound lane will remain open throughout construction, but all westbound lanes on the bridge will be closed. A signed detour will direct motorists along I-44 to Exit 186, then back onto I-44 to Exit 184. Construction at Kingshighway is expected to continue through August. The rehabilitation of the Route D bridge southwest of Doolittle is now complete. The contractor then closed the bridge on Sugar Tree Road over I-44 and placed signs for a detour. That closure is expected to continue through mid-May. While the supporting structures of these bridges are in good condition, the bridge decks have deteriorated and require rehabilitation work to extend their useful life. Work on the final two bridges in the bundle has not been scheduled: Phelps County Route E, in Rolla (Exit 185). Northbound lane to close for sidewalk removal. At this time the southbound lane is expected to remain open. Phelps County Route J, 10 miles southwest of Doolittle (Exit 169). Bridge to close for rehabilitation. The rehabilitation of the Missouri Route 28 bridge over I-44 in St. Robert (Pulaski County) is also part of this bundle of work and was completed in 2025.  Work on the remaining bridges is expected to be completed by the end of September 2026. That date could be extended, if unexpected deterioration is discovered during the work, as happened at the Route D bridge, or due to inclement weather. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $3,948,366.99 contract for this multi-bridge project to Concrete Strategies, LLC. For more information, visit the websites for these projects. While there, sign up for project-specific email updates: Route D, Route E, Route J, County Road 8490, and Kingshighway Bridge Rehabilitation over Interstate 44 in Phelps County | Missouri Department of Transportation Missouri Route 28 Bridge Rehabilitation over Interstate 44 in Pulaski County | Missouri Department of Transportation MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.   For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Central Published On Mon, 03/23/2026 - 05:40 Links to related information Project Webpage CD Customer Service Central District Email: CDCR@modot.mo.govPhone: 573-522-5178 http://mvc.dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/ce476a89-4c91-4f24-819c-c3875cd21a1b http://mvc.dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/ce476a89-4c91-4f24-819c-c3875cd21a1b Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-seeks-comments-draft-hazardous-waste-permit-modification-international-paper-company 301986 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:06:24 +0000 Department of Natural Resources seeks comments on draft hazardous waste permit modification for International Paper Company Rachel Bruemmer Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:06 Release Date Friday, March 20, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 20, 2026 –The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program invites the public to review and offer written comments on a draft hazardous waste permit modification for the International Paper Company until May 4, 2026. International Paper operated a commercial wood treating facility at the site, located at 2609 Rangeline Road in Joplin. International Paper currently is performing long-term monitoring, maintenance activities and remediation activities at the site under a department-issued Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Facility Part I Permit and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-issued Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Part II Permit. On June 16, 2025, International Paper submitted a permit modification request to the department, requesting to modify their Part I Permit to remove a 0.48-acre access road from the permit, and to remove 13 semi-volatile organic constituents from the annual monitoring requirements.After a thorough technical review of the permit modification request, the department prepared a draft Part I Permit Modification for the International Paper facility. The draft permit modification proposes to allow International Paper to remove the 0.48-acre access road from the permit, as well as remove 13 semi-volatile constituents from the annual monitoring requirements. The permit modification request, draft Part I Permit Modification and a fact sheet are available online at dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/what-were-doing/public-involvement/notices-comments. Some supporting documents are not available online due to their file size. The public can review and copy the documents listed above and other supporting documents at the Joplin Public Library, 1901 East 20th Street, Joplin during their normal business hours, or at the department’s Elm Street Conference Center in Jefferson City. To review or obtain copies of the department’s files, please submit a sunshine request at dnr.mo.gov/open-records-sunshine-law-requests.Comments on the draft permit modification are more effective if they point out legal or technical issues or provide information that is not in the record. Only the conditions being modified are open for public comment. All other conditions of the existing permit will remain in effect for the length of the permit, until the department or International Paper propose another permit modification, or until a new permit is issued. Please send written comments to Abby Sawyer, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, 1390 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Suite 200, Chesterfield, MO 63017, or by email at abby.sawyer@dnr.mo.gov. During the public comment period, anyone can request a public meeting or public hearing about the draft permit modification. For more information, please contact Abby Sawyer by telephone at 573-526-5397 or 800-361-4827.You may call or write the department at any time to request to have your name placed on International Paper’s facility mailing list. You will receive written notice from the department or International Paper on any major permitting and cleanup activities at the facility.For more information about the draft Part I Permit modification, or to obtain a written copy of the draft permit modification for review, please contact Sawyer by telephone at 573-526-5397 or 800-361-4827. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may reach Sawyer through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966.### Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/egg-citing-times-are-happening-missouri-state-parks-historic-sites 301981 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:35:56 +0000 Egg-citing times are happening at Missouri state parks and historic sites Rachel Bruemmer Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:35 Release Date Friday, March 20, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 19, 2026 – This year’s Easter lineup is something to talk about. If you’ve been 'dyeing' for a reason to get outdoors, Missouri’s state parks and historic sites are providing the perfect 'egg-scape.' Hundreds of treats have been hidden, and there’s no license needed for these hunts.Join our team members across the state for a day filled with fun. The following parks and historic sites are celebrating:•    Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m.- Easter Egg Hunt at Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site.Children up to age 10 are invited to hunt for more than 1,500 candy-filled eggs on the historic site’s grounds. Children will be divided into four age groups during the hunt, and prizes will be awarded after the hunt. This event is free, and there is no need to register. Participants should bring their own basket or bag. Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site is located at 312 Dawson Road, New Madrid, Missouri.•    Saturday, April 4, noon – 3 p.m. – Easter Extravaganza at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park.Come celebrate the magic of spring during this free event at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park. Activities will include egg hunts, crafts, scavenger hunts and more! Guests can make their own fairy wings at the event, or they can show up already dressed as your favorite magical springtime creature. Everyone is welcome, from fluttering fairies to dashing gnomes. Tote bags will be provided for the egg hunts, but you are welcome to bring a bag or basket of your own. The hunt will be held at the North Day-Use Area at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park located at 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, Missouri. GPS coordinates are 37.547778, -90.843611.•    Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. – Easter Egg Hunt at Wallace State Park.The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun at Wallace State Park's annual Easter egg hunt. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Starting at 1 p.m., all ages are invited to search for golden eggs hidden along the park's hiking trails to win a special prize. At 2 p.m., the traditional egg hunt begins with 3,000 candy- and toy-filled eggs scattered throughout the park. From 1-3 p.m., guests are encouraged to stop by the enclosed shelter before or after the egg hunts to check out some nature displays.Wallace State Park is located at 10621 NE Highway 121, Cameron, Missouri.•    Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. through Sunday, April 5 at 3 p.m. – Easter Eggstravanza at Onondaga Cave State Park.Come out to Onondaga Cave State Park during Easter weekend to take part in the park's Easter Eggstravaganza event. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Just show up and enjoy!The fun begins on Saturday, April 4, with a showing of the 2011 movie "Hop." The showing will take place in the campground amphitheater starting at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary popcorn will be provided.On Easter Sunday, there will be a variety of activities in and around the large picnic shelter. These will include crafts, games, nature stations, and two different Easter egg hunts: one for younger children and one for older children. These activities will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Onondaga Cave State Park is located at 7556 Highway H, Leasburg, Missouri.For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.  ### Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-eight-gubernatorial-appointments-1 16096 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:21:03 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Eight Gubernatorial Appointments Gabrielle.Picard Fri, 03/20/2026 - 15:21 March 20, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced six gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county vacancies.Margaret Bultas, Ph.D., of Eureka, was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Nursing.Ms. Bultas is a professor at Saint Louis University's Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing and previously served as an assistant professor at Barnes-Jewish College. Her research portfolio includes interests involving fostering positive developmental outcomes among high-risk children and their families. Bultas earned both her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing in Columbia and both her master's degree and doctorate in nursing from the University of Missouri–St. Louis.Ryan Fullerton, of Lamar, was appointed as the Barton County Coroner.Mr. Fullerton is the president and chief executive officer of RC Fullerton, LLC, and previously served as the chief operations officer for Equity 4 U, Inc. He served in the United States Army National Guard and received an Army Achievement Medal before being honorably discharged. Fullerton graduated from Diamond High School.Marty Marler, of Sullivan, was appointed as the Washington County Surveyor.Mr. Marler is the owner of Marler Surveying Company, Inc. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field and serves as a member of the Missouri Society of Professional Land Surveyors and the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors. Marler is a graduate of Twin Rivers High School.Julia Murray, of Springfield, was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Nursing.Ms. Murray currently serves as the senior director of patient care advocacy at LucyRx. She previously worked for Compassus, a home-based care services provider, as their director of virtual care. She is also an active member of the American Medical Informatics Association, the American Nursing Informatics Association, and serves as a board member of the Lost and Found Grief Center. Murray earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from Jacksonville University and holds a Nursing Informatics Post-Master's Certificate from Vanderbilt University.Katie Siegel, Ph.D., of California, was appointed to the Missouri Workforce Development Board.Ms. Siegel currently serves as the director of workforce development for Columbia Public Schools, where she previously served as a transition coordinator. She is a member of several professional and community-based organizations, including the Association for Career and Technical Education, the Columbia Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Missouri Association of Fairs and Festivals. In addition to several state-issued certificates, Siegel holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Methodist University, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Southwest Baptist University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Indiana State University.Phillip Slinkard, CPA, of Neosho, was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Accountancy.Mr. Slinkard serves as chief financial officer at H.E. Williams, Inc., where he has also been a board member since 2015. He has remained civically involved through several roles, including membership in the Missouri Society of CPAs and the Neosho Economic Development Sales Tax Committee. Slinkard earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Missouri State University.Tamara Tateosian, of Fulton, was appointed to the Missouri Workforce Development Board.Ms. Tateosian currently serves as the chief executive officer of the Callaway Chamber of Commerce and previously worked as the director of operations for the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce. She is active in several professional organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri, the Missouri Economic Development Council, and the Missouri Small Business Development Center. Tateosian earned her Institute of Organization Management Certificate from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.Trisha Turner, of Springfield, was appointed to the State Lottery Commission.Ms. Turner currently serves as a product solutions consultant for Jack Henry and Associates. She previously served in several leadership roles in banking across southwest Missouri, including serving as president of Lime Bank in Bolivar, chief operations officer at Branson Bank, and chief operations officer at the Bank of Urbana. Turner earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Missouri State University and holds Community Bank Internal Auditor and Certified Banking Security Manager certificates.### https://doc.mo.gov/art-inside-throughout-missouri-department-corrections-institutions-artists-and-artistry-abound 6631 at https://doc.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:44:37 +0000 Art on the Inside: Throughout Missouri Department of Corrections institutions, artists and artistry abound. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 06:00 Karen Pojmann Fri, 03/20/2026 - 14:44 Display Tab Reentry Category restorative justice Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/art-inside