/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:27:32 +0000 en-us https://dci.mo.gov/node/2466 2466 at https://dci.mo.gov Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:07:28 +0000 Missouri State Board of Accountancy revokes license of Lake Ozarks CPA katy.linnenbrink Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:07 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri State Board of Accountancy announced it has revoked the license of Kevin Scott Tate to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), license number 2015015736.This action was taken due to violations of Section 326.310.2 RSMo, as Tate committed misconduct, fraud and dishonesty against his employer in St. Louis County and Jefferson County. The revocation means Tate can no longer represent himself as a CPA or perform functions that require a CPA license. The Missouri State Board of Accountancy is the state agency that regulates Certified Public Accountants in Missouri. In addition, the board issues CPA licenses and CPA firm permits, sets policy regarding the practice of public accounting, investigates complaints concerning CPAs, and takes disciplinary action against CPAs and CPA firms when appropriate. Published Date Fri, 01/23/2026 - 16:20 https://www.modot.org/node/82564 82564 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:50:01 +0000 Route AA in Maries County now open following bridge rehabilitation projects Visitor (not verified) Fri, 01/23/2026 - 15:50 Route 42 over Maries River to close Monday, Jan. 26, weather permitting JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Maries County Route AA, south of Argyle, closed in early September for bridge rehabilitation projects over the Little Maries River and the Maries River. The Little Maries River Bridge closed first and upon its completion, the Maries River Bridge closed. Today, construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation were able to open the roadway to all traffic yesterday, Jan. 22, 2026. As part of this bundle of bridge rehabilitations, two bridges on Missouri Route 42 will also close. The first bridge, over the Maries River, is scheduled to close Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, however the impending storm may delay the closure. A signed detour will direct motorists around the closure via Missouri Route 133, Route N, and Route V. When it is completed in early May, the bridge over Fly Creek will close. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT contracted with Louis-Company, LLC to complete these four bridge rehabilitations, which are all expected to be completed by the end of 2026. For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project’s webpage at https://www.modot.org/projects/route-aa-bridge-rehabilitation-over-maries-river-and-little-maries-river-maries-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 Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:40 Links to related information Route AA Project Webpage CD Customer Service Central District Email: CDCR@modot.mo.govPhone: 573-522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/82563 82563 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:50:02 +0000 Kansas City area maintenance work for Jan. 26-30 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 01/23/2026 - 14:50 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from Jan. 26 until Jan. 30. No work is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19 for the holiday. All work is weather permitting. JACKSON COUNTY Interstate 435 eastbound on-ramp from Wornall Rd.: ramp closed from Monday, Jan. 26 until Friday, Jan. 30, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, for shoulder work. JOHNSON COUNTY Route CC between NE 950 Rd. and NE 1100 Rd.: flagging operations from Tuesday, Jan. 27 until Friday, Jan. 30, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They 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 for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).  Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Fri, 01/23/2026 - 07:41 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/82562 82562 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:10:02 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 01/23/2026 - 14:10 St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1. There may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org, or download the app for updated information. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Buchanan County Gene Field Road Bridge – CLOSED due to damage from being struck by an oversized load. The project was awarded to Clarkson Construction Company. https://www.modot.org/projects/gene-field-road-bridge-replacement-over-interstate-29-buchanan-county Route 752 (Alabama Street) – CLOSED from U.S. Route 59 to Sherman Street for an intersection improvement project through February 2026. (Contractor: Amino Bros. Co., Inc.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-u-missouri-route-59-and-missouri-route-752-intersection-improvements-buchanan-county. Caldwell County Route D – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Shoal Creek Bridge through March 2026. (Contractor: Cale Seymour Construction, LLC) https://www.modot.org/route-d-bridge-replacement-caldwell. Carroll County Route W – Brush cutting from Route T to U.S. Route 65, Jan. 20-23, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. The road will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers guiding motorists through the work zone. Chariton County Route PP – CLOSED at the Mid-Fork Chariton River Overflow Bridge for replacement projects through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through March 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route KK – CLOSED at the Puzzle Creek Bridge for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through mid-March 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route O – CLOSED at the Bee Creek Bridge for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route KK – CLOSED at the Little Chariton River Bridge for a deck replacement project through March 2026. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-b-route-d-route-jj-and-route-kk-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties. Linn County Route 11 – CLOSED at the Badger Creek Bridge, north of New Boston, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route 139 - CLOSED at the Parson Creek Bridge, north of Meadville, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance westbound at the bridge over Turkey Creek, Jan. 26-29. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. Livingston County Route K – CLOSED at the North Fork Crooked Creek Bridge beginning Feb. 19 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Sullivan County Route T – CLOSED at the East Locust Creek bridge due to deterioration. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced in the spring of 2026 through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. https://www.modot.org/projects/northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle Worth County Route W – CLOSED for a bridge replacement at the West Fork Grand River Bridge through January 2026. (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.) https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-46-and-route-w-bridge-replacement-worth --- *1 This bridge is part of the NWBB (Northwest Bridge Bundle) program. The design-build team is Capital-Horner & Shifrin. More info: NWBB program web page.   ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 01/23/2026 - 07:01 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/82561 82561 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:50:02 +0000 Missouri to Announce Major Roadway Safety Milestone Visitor (not verified) Fri, 01/23/2026 - 12:50 JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri officials are set to reveal new crash data marking a positive milestone in the fight against traffic deaths. The Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety partners will host events across the state to share this important update. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe will speak at the Jefferson City event. The events will reveal preliminary end-of-year fatality numbers for 2025 and discuss what those figures mean for Missouri’s ongoing efforts to improve highway safety. Officials will also highlight ongoing strategies to reduce traffic fatalities in the state, with the ultimate goal of zero roadway fatalities in Missouri. To learn more, reporters are encouraged to attend a media event in your region on Tuesday, Jan. 27: Tuesday, Jan. 27 Jefferson City 9:15 a.m. Missouri State Highway Patrol Headquarters, 1510 E Elm St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Kansas City 10:00 a.m. KC Scout TMC Conference Room 600 NE Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 St. Louis 1:30 p.m. Transportation Management Center, 14301 South Outer 40 Road, Town and Country, MO 63017 Springfield 2:30 p.m. Transportation Management Center of the Ozarks, 1107 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO 65802 For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.   Follow MoDOT: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube Districts Involved Statewide Published On Fri, 01/23/2026 - 05:46 Jacob Luecke Assistant Director Communications Phone: (573) 526-6687Email: Jacob.Luecke@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/82559 82559 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:01 +0000 Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, January 26 - February 6, 2026 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 01/23/2026 - 11:00 HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Adair County Route B – January 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement from Ivy Road to Fountain Road near Kirksville between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Macon County Route V – January 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement from U.S. Route 36 to South First Street near Anabel between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route V – January 27 - 28, CLOSED for culvert replacement from U.S. Route 36 to North First Street near Anabel between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Work with us in the work zone!  Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel.  With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, we urge all drivers to pay attention every second while driving, especially through a work zone.  Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you leave to see if you will encounter any work zones. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Fri, 01/23/2026 - 03:59 Karen Barbano Customer Service Representative Northeast District Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator Northeast District karen.barbano@modot.mo.gov 573-248-2584 https://www.modot.org/node/82540 82540 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:10:02 +0000 I-29 in St. Joseph to close Feb. 7 for Gene Field Road Bridge removal Visitor (not verified) Fri, 01/23/2026 - 09:10 Gene Field Road Bridge replacement project ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Buchanan County Interstate 29 is scheduled to close in both directions beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 and reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9. Clarkson Construction Company, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the interstate to demolish the Gene Field Road Bridge ahead of a replacement project. Traffic Impacts: North and southbound I-29 through traffic will be directed to use I-229. Southbound I-29 traffic must exit I-29/I-229/U.S. Route 71 (Exit 56B) and northbound I-29 traffic must exit at I-229/I-29 (Exit 43). Local traffic will not have access to northbound I-29 from Missouri Route 6 (Frederick Blvd.) (Exit 47) and southbound I-29 from U.S. Route 169 (Exit 50). Click to view the detour map. During construction, Gene Field Road will remain closed between Woodbine Road and Woodland Drive. This project will widen the bridge and replace its driving surface as well as add pedestrian sidewalks to the north and south sides of the bridge. This project is scheduled to be completed by July 2026. In addition, overnight lane closures on I-29 below the bridge may occur between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. throughout project construction. A 10.6-foot width restriction will be in place. To learn more about the project, visit: https://www.modot.org/projects/gene-field-road-bridge-replacement-over-interstate-29-buchanan-county. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. 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. While at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Project Webpage Gene Field Road Bridge Replacement over Interstate 29 in Buchanan County | Missouri Department of Transportation Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 01/23/2026 - 02:09 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/82539 82539 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:40:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: New Weight Restriction Placed on Route D/North Deepwater Creek Bridge in Bates Co. Visitor (not verified) Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:40 Bates County – Signs indicating a weight limit of 20 tons for all vehicles will be installed over the next few weeks for a bridge on Bates County Route D over North Deepwater Creek northeast of Butler, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The new load posting came about during the department’s regular bridge inspection process to analyze load limitations, which have been updated per Federal Highway Administration guidance. The bridge is rated as poor and was built in 1954. The new weight restriction will be in place until repairs can be performed during a low water period. Previously no weight limit was in place for this bridge. Approximately 30 vehicles travel across the structure each day.     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 Fri, 01/23/2026 - 01:31 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: SWCR@MoDOT.mo.gov Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-signs-executive-order-26-05-declaring-state-emergency 15821 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:38:31 +0000 Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 26-05 Declaring a State of Emergency in Preparation of Forecasted Hazardous Winter Weather Gabrielle.Picard Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:38 January 22, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-05, declaring a State of Emergency as a precautionary measure to prepare for hazardous winter weather expected to impact the State of Missouri this weekend. The Order also activates the Missouri National Guard for state and local response efforts, if needed."With hazardous winter weather forecasted for this weekend across much of the state and nation, our focus is on preparedness and coordination," Governor Kehoe said. "Declaring a State of Emergency allows the state to respond quickly and support local communities as needed, but each of us must do our part. We're asking Missourians to stay informed, plan ahead, and use extreme caution during this potentially dangerous winter weather event."Executive Order 26-05 grants the Adjutant General of the State of Missouri the authority to call and order into active service such portions of the organized militia as he deems necessary to aid Missourians.The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, advising that significant snowfall is expected across southern and central parts of the state beginning Friday evening, with the heaviest accumulation expected south of the I-70 corridor. In response, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) began its statewide winter weather protocol on Wednesday and will have crews fully deployed throughout the state. Similarly, the State Emergency Operations Center will be activated to coordinate response efforts for this event. Motorists are encouraged to postpone travel if possible. If you must travel, use extreme caution and check road conditions before driving to help determine if your trip can be completed safely. The MoDOT Traveler Information Map app can be accessed on desktop and mobile devices here. Executive Order 26-05 will expire on February 22, 2026. To view the Order, please click here. https://www.modot.org/node/82538 82538 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:30:02 +0000 Worth County U.S. Route 169 Middle Fork Grand River Bridge now open Visitor (not verified) Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:30 JOSEPH, Mo.–The Middle Fork Grand River Bridge on U.S. Route 169 in Worth County is open. The bridge was closed by Capital Paving & Construction, LLC, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, in August 2025 for a bridge deck replacement project.   This project also included replacing the decks of the Middle Fork Grand River Bridge and the East Fork Grand River Bridge in Worth County and the Zounds Creek Bridge in Gentry County.  For more information about this project, visit: https://www.modot.org/projects/us-route-169-route-b-and-route-m-bridge-rehabilitation-gentry-and-worth.  All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phones 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 visiting www.modot.org/northwest.   Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ###  Project Webpage  U.S. Route 169, Route B, and Route M Bridge Rehabilitation in Gentry and Worth | Missouri Department of Transportation  Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 01/23/2026 - 01:20 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/82537 82537 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:10:02 +0000 MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Greene Co Route D and Webster Co Route Z CLOSED January 28 & 29 regan.mitchell Fri, 01/23/2026 - 08:10 For Pipe Replacement Work Where/When:  Greene County Route D CLOSED between Farm Road 237 and Farm Road 241 east of Springfield 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wednesday, January 28 Webster County Route Z CLOSED between Fordland Hills Drive and Cardwell Chapel Road south of Fordland 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Thursday, January 29 What: MoDOT crews are replacing a pipe underneath the road Traffic Impacts: Greene County Route D CLOSED between Farm Road 237 and Farm Road 241 east of Springfield, January 28 Webster County Route Z CLOSED between Fordland Hills Drive and Cardwell Chapel Road south of Fordland, January 29 Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the work zone, but will not be able to travel through the work zone Drivers urged to find alternate routes No signed detours planned Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule. 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 Fri, 01/23/2026 - 01:02 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/82536 82536 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:50:02 +0000 MoDOT Urges Drivers to Prepare Ahead of Significant Winter Storm Visitor (not verified) Thu, 01/22/2026 - 14:50 National Weather Service cautions potentially "impossible" travel conditions JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging Missourians to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel as a winter storm is expected to impact much of the state this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, significant snowfall is expected across southern and central parts of the state beginning Friday evening, with the heaviest accumulation expected south of the I-70 corridor. Snowfall could last throughout Saturday and Sunday, and the National Weather Service warns of travel becoming “very difficult to impossible” throughout the storm in heavily impacted areas. MoDOT activated its statewide winter weather response on Wednesday and will have crews fully deployed throughout the event. Drivers and plows are ready, and resources — including equipment and personnel — will be shifted to the hardest-hit areas. The extreme cold temperatures and heavy snow expected with this storm will limit the effectiveness of road treatments, so snowplows will need plenty of room to work to clear impacted routes. “Our crews and equipment are ready, and we’ll be working around the clock to keep roads as clear as possible,” said MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. “But we can’t do it alone. We need the public’s help. Please plan ahead. Once snow starts falling, stay put and give our crews time to work. Conditions will be challenging, and your cooperation is critical to keeping everyone safe.” MoDOT encourages drivers to use the Traveler Information Map, available at traveler.modot.org and as a mobile app, to check real-time road conditions. For more information and updates throughout the storm, follow MoDOT on social media or visit modot.org.### For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates. Districts Involved Statewide Published On Thu, 01/22/2026 - 07:42 Taylor Brune Communications Director Communications Phone: 573-522-3796Email: taylor.brune@modot.mo.gov https://dhewd.mo.gov/news/december-2025-monthly-jobs-report 7371 at https://dhewd.mo.gov Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:48:48 +0000 December 2025 Monthly Jobs Report Mr. Jason Strickland Thu, 01/22/2026 - 09:48 Date Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:00 Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 800 jobs in December 2025, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment decreased by 800 jobs and government employment increased by 1,600 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 52,800 jobs from December 2024 to December 2025, and the unemployment rate increased by three-tenths of a percentage point, from 3.6 percent in December 2024 to 3.9 percent in December 2025.EMPLOYMENT  Missouri's nonfarm payroll employment was 3,052,800 in December 2025, up by 800 from the revised November 2025 figure. The November 2025 total was revised downward by 2,300 jobs from the preliminary estimate.Goods-producing industries increased by 700 jobs over the month, with mining, logging, and construction gaining 800 jobs and manufacturing declining by 100 jobs. Private service-providing industries decreased by 1,500 jobs between November 2025 and December 2025. Employment in private service-providing industries increased in private education and health services (2,700 jobs); information (600 jobs); and financial activities (400 jobs). Employment decreased in trade, transportation, and utilities (-3,600 jobs); leisure and hospitality (-1,000 jobs); other services (-400 jobs); and professional and business services (-200 jobs). Total government employment increased by 1,600 jobs over the month, with an increase in local government (2,000 jobs) and a decrease in federal government (-400 jobs).Over the year, total payroll employment increased by 52,800 jobs from December 2024 to December 2025. The largest gain was in private education and health services (13,600 jobs). Other industries that increased in employment over the year were leisure and hospitality (12,100 jobs); mining, logging, and construction (8,500 jobs); financial activities (1,800 jobs); other services (1,500 jobs); and professional and business services (1,200 jobs). Employment decreased in trade, transportation, and utilities (-9,100 jobs); manufacturing (-5,300 jobs); and information (-1,500 jobs). Government employment increased by 30,000 jobs over the year, with increases in local (28,700 jobs) and state (6,700 jobs) government and a decrease in federal government (-5,400 jobs).UNEMPLOYMENTMissouri's smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point in December 2025, declining to 3.9 percent from the revised November 2025 rate of 4 percent. The December 2025 rate was three-tenths of a percentage point higher than the December 2024 rate of 3.6 percent. The estimated number of unemployed Missourians was 126,420 in December 2025, down by 2,456 from November.The state's not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased in December 2025, declining by two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.3 percent from the November 2025 not-seasonally-adjusted rate of 3.5 percent. A year ago, the not-seasonally-adjusted rate was 3.2 percent. The corresponding not-seasonally-adjusted national rate for December 2025 was 4.1 percent.Missouri's labor force participation rate was 64 percent in December 2025, 1.6 percentage points higher than the national rate of 62.4 percent. Missouri's employment-population ratio was 61.5 percent in December 2025, 1.8 percentage points higher than the national rate of 59.7 percent. Missouri's unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2025, half of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 4.4 percent. Missouri's unemployment rate has been at or below the national rate for more than 10 years.Read the full report at https://meric.mo.gov/missouri-monthly-jobs-report. http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/880250e0-17a6-4143-9627-d9d8b31e970f http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/880250e0-17a6-4143-9627-d9d8b31e970f Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-appointment-24th-judicial-circuit 15811 at https://governor.mo.gov Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:58:00 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 24th Judicial Circuit Gabrielle.Picard Wed, 01/21/2026 - 16:58 January 21, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 24th Judicial Circuit.Todd Smith, of Farmington, was appointed as the Associate Circuit Judge for St. Francois County in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Smith is an attorney with Lauber Municipal Law. He previously served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Miller County. He earned his Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School, his Master of Laws from the American University Washington College of Law, and his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Missouri–Columbia. Smith will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Joseph Murray III to the circuit bench. ###