/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:46:26 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/80849 80849 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:20:02 +0000 REVISED: Ramp closure from NB U.S. 169 TO WB I-435 for bridge painting work in Clay County, Dec. 10 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:20 This work has been rescheduled from TODAY, Dec. 9 CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the ramp from northbound U.S. 169 to westbound I-435 for bridge painting work beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 10 (originally scheduled for TODAY, Dec. 9) between approx. 8 a.m. and 3 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 for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 12/09/2025 - 03:11 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/80848 80848 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:10:02 +0000 Improve I-70 KC: Lane & ramp closures between Jackson & Van Brunt Blvd, Dec. 9-12 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:10 Project Improve I-70 Kansas City JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be conducting lane and ramp closures on Interstate 70 between Jackson Ave. and Van Brunt Blvd. from Tuesday, Dec. 9, until Friday, Dec. 12, for work relating to the Improve I-70 Kansas City project. Traffic impacts include: Right lane closed on I-70 eastbound from Jackson Ave. to Lister Ave. (from Tuesday, Dec. 9 through Friday, Dec. 12, from approximately 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily) Ramp closed from Van Brunt Blvd. to I-70 eastbound (from Wednesday, Dec. 10 through Friday, Dec. 12, from approximately 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily) Ramp closed from I-70 westbound to Van Brunt Blvd (Exit 6) (Friday, Dec. 12 from approximately 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.) All work is weather permitting. The Improve I-70 KC project is a five-mile stretch of Interstate 70 between The Paseo Blvd. and US 40/31 St. in KC. This section of I-70 was built in the early 1960s and carries up to 120,000 vehicles per day. The $237 million project will replace aging infrastructure, improve connectivity with heavy traffic congestion during rush hours and traffic incidents. This project includes the rehabilitation or replacement of 12 interchanges and 26 bridges. Overall, the project will improve the safety and reliability of this corridor section, maintain the serviceability of bridges and pavement, and improve accessibility for the local community, while minimizing the overall traffic impacts along the corridor. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2025 with an anticipated project completion by December 2028. For more information about the project and to sign up for traffic alerts and updates related to the project, visit https://www.modot.org/improvei70kc. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. 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 Tue, 12/09/2025 - 03:04 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/80847 80847 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:10:02 +0000 Online comment period for ADA improvements at various locations in Jackson County, Dec. 15 - 29 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 09:10 Project ADA Improvements Project in Jackson County JACKSON COUNTY– The Missouri Department of Transportation will be hosting an online comment period starting at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 until 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, regarding ADA improvements at various locations in Jackson County. MoDOT will replace curb ramps and sidewalks that do not meet ADA standards along with crosswalk markings. To view project displays or to leave comments online starting Monday, Dec. 15, visit ADA Improvements Project in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation For additional questions and more information, customers may contact Project Manager Chris West at christopher.west@modot.mo.gov. 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 for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 12/09/2025 - 02:08 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/80843 80843 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:30:01 +0000 Route 19 in Shannon County Reduced for Culvert Replacments Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 08:30 SIKESTON—Route 19 in Shannon County will be reduced to one lane with an 8-foot 6-inch width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace several culverts under the roadway.   This section of roadway is located from Route D to Riverview Drive near Eminence, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Dec. 15 through Friday, Dec. 19 from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.    The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.     ###    facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Tue, 12/09/2025 - 01:24 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/80842 80842 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:10:01 +0000 REVISED: Traffic shift & ramp closures scheduled on I-70 between MO-7 & Grain Valley, begins Dec. 10 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 08:10 Project Improve I-70: Blue Springs to Odessa JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will conduct traffic shifts and ramp closures on Interstate 70 between Missouri Highway 7 in Blue Springs and Jackson County Routes AA/BB in Grain Valley beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Westbound traffic will be moved from the current lanes of travel to the newly constructed pavement in the median of I-70. This traffic configuration is scheduled to last until Spring 2026 and will include narrowed lanes and shoulder work as crews work on reconstructing the current westbound lanes. The current I-70 eastbound configuration will remain in place. As part of the traffic shift, the following lane and ramp closures will be in place from Wednesday, Dec. 10 at approximately 10 a.m. until Thursday, Dec. 11 at approximately 6 a.m. I-70 westbound lane closure from Jackson County Routes AA/BB in Grain Valley (approximately mile marker 24) to MO-7 in Blue Springs (approximately mile marker 20). I-70 westbound on-ramp closed at Jackson County Routes BB/AA in Grain Valley (approximately mile marker 24). I-70 westbound on-ramp and off-ramp closed at Adams Dairy Pkwy (approximately mile marker 21). All work is weather permitting. Improve I-70: Blue Springs to Odessa is the third project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program and will add a third lane of travel in each direction to I-70 from just west of MO Route 7 in Blue Springs to approximately MO Route H. The project also includes interchange improvements at Route D in Bates City and at MO Route 131 in Odessa. The project was awarded in Spring 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2028.  Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and signed into law by the governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.   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.  ImproveI70  Follow MoDOT: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube  ###  Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 12/09/2025 - 01:07 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/80841 80841 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:50:02 +0000 One lane of I-70 to close in Cooper County this week Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 07:50 Core drilling for future Improve I-70 projects Project Improve I-70: Boonville to Rocheport JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Interstate 70 in Cooper County will narrow to one lane this week for core drilling operations. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to obtain core samples along I-70 in preparation for future portions of the Improve I-70 program.  Work is planned 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, and Thursday, Dec. 11, between mile markers 101 (Boonville) and 113 (just west of the Rocheport Bridge). While the lane closure is not anticipated to stretch the entire 12 miles, motorists can expect intermittent single-lane closures in both directions and should anticipate delays.   Core drilling allows for a detailed examination of the layers of roadway and supporting geology below the roadway surface. By studying the core samples, the program team can make more informed decisions on design and material elements as they work to expand I-70 to three lanes in each direction across Missouri.   All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.  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.    All work is weather-permitting and subject to change. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention in work zones. Buckle Up. Phone Down.   This work is part of the design process for Improve I-70: Boonville to Rocheport, one project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. Construction on this section of I-70 is scheduled to begin in 2026 with an anticipated completion in late 2027.   Missouri’s FY2024 budget approved through the state legislative process and governor provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program, visit www.modot.org/improvei70.   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.   #ImproveI70   Follow MoDOT: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube    ### Districts Involved Central Published On Tue, 12/09/2025 - 00:43 Links to related information Project Webpage AJ Shurr Senior Communications Specialist Central District Email: cdcr@modot.mo.govPhone: (573) 522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/80794 80794 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:10:02 +0000 Route B in New Madrid County Reduced for Bridge Maintenance Visitor (not verified) Mon, 12/08/2025 - 14:10 SIKESTON – Route B in New Madrid County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.  This section of roadway is located from Route PP to County Road 296 near Gideon, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.  The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.    ###  facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Mon, 12/08/2025 - 07:03 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://dci.mo.gov/node/2431 2431 at https://dci.mo.gov Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:34:15 +0000 Missouri State Board of Nursing awards $3.1 million in grants to 21 colleges and universities katy.linnenbrink Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:34 Funding supports faculty development, simulation technology and initiatives to strengthen Missouri’s nursing workforceJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri State Board of Nursing announced $3.1 million in grant funding for 21 Missouri colleges and universities through the Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP), advancing the state’s efforts to recruit, train and retain a high-quality nursing workforce.Since 2011, the board has awarded over $27 million in NEIP grants to expand nursing program capacity and pilot new education programs. This year’s awards include $1 million in funding approved by Governor Mike Kehoe through an appropriation by the Missouri General Assembly, as well as an additional $2.1 million allocated from the board.“Missouri is fortunate to have a Governor and legislators who understand and support investing in nursing education,” Missouri State Board of Nursing Executive Director Lori Scheidt said. “We are also grateful to the Missouri Hospital Association and the Missouri Nurses Association for their continued partnership and support. This program represents a coordinated effort among stakeholders, educators, regulators and lawmakers alike to strengthen Missouri’s nursing pipeline and keep pace with evolving technologies in health care.”The board prioritized supporting as many programs as possible during the FY25 grant cycle, benefiting seven associate degree programs at community colleges and two-year institutions and 14 Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at four-year universities.“The acute care nursing shortage cannot be solved unless nursing programs have a reliable stream of nursing graduates. Nursing programs are facing a shortage of both nursing students and qualified nursing faculty and struggling to maintain clinical placements in urban areas,” Missouri State Board of Nursing Director of Education Amy Ackerson said.“These grant funds will allow nursing programs to develop competitive faculty salary packages, develop recruitment and retention strategies, develop future faculty through scholarships and nursing educator programs, and invest in clinical simulation technology and equipment,” Ackerson added.Funding was awarded to the following nursing programs this year:Research College of Nursing, Kansas City, MO – $64,730Development and launch of a Quality Matters–aligned course review initiative to improve instructional quality and expand online BSN education.Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, MO – $99,943Technology investments to increase NCLEX pass rates.State Technical College of Missouri, Linn, MO – $100,000Virtual reality equipment and faculty development.Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO – $125,000Technology resources to support instructional enhancement and professional development.William Jewell College, Liberty, MO – $137,000Quality Matters investment, simulation lab upgrades and clinical instructor salary packages.Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Cape Girardeau, MO – $150,000Faculty development, simulation coordinator salary and expanded clinical placements.Crowder College, Neosho, MO – $150,000Hybrid LPN-to-RN program development and instructional design.Ozarks Technical Community College Direct Entry, Springfield, MO – $50,000Simulation lab upgrades.Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO – $150,000Scholarships for MSN and DNP students and laptops for BSN students.Southwest Baptist University, Springfield, MO – $200,000Faculty retention bonus program.University of Missouri–Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia, MO – $200,000Expansion of BSN program with new evening/weekend option. Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO – $200,000Additional faculty lines, full-time student success coach and clinical faculty positions.Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO – $200,000Expansion of Accelerated BSN Program, RN Return to Practice Program, and dual-credit nursing exploration program.Bolivar Technical College, Bolivar, MO – $200,000High school student scholarships, preceptor payment program and technology investments.University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, MO – $150,000Scholarships for MSN/PhD students and simulation lab technology updates.College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO – $173,327Scholarships, standardized patient programming and faculty salary support.Maryville University, St. Louis, MO – $150,000Simulation lab technology enhancements.Missouri Western University, St. Joseph, MO – $150,000Standardized patient simulation program and wearable simulators.Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, St. Louis, MO – $150,000Nurse educator faculty expansion, wearable simulators and competency-based curriculum development.Columbia College, Columbia, MO – $150,000Instructional technology enhancements and program enrollment expansion.Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, MO – $150,000Additional faculty and expanded simulation and instructional technology.The NEIP is an annual grant program designed to increase the physical and educational capacity of professional nursing programs throughout the state. The Missouri State Board of Nursing coordinates with the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to determine annual recipients. The Missouri State Board of Nursing is a part of the Division of Professional Registration, a division of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI). The board works to protect public health and safety through the regulation of nursing education, licensure and practice. Published Date Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:35 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-deliver-2026-state-state-address 15561 at https://governor.mo.gov Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:24:16 +0000 Governor Kehoe to Deliver 2026 State of the State Address Gabrielle.Picard Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:24 December 8, 2025 Jefferson City Governor Mike Kehoe will deliver the 2026 State of the State Address detailing his legislative priorities and his Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026Governor Kehoe to deliver 2026 State of the State AddressWhen:   3:00 p.m. (CST)Where:  Missouri State Capitol – House ChamberMedia:  OpenAdditional information on media accommodations and a full schedule of the day's events will be provided at a later date.Media should contact Ben Peters at ben.peters@house.mo.gov or 573-751-4043 to arrange accommodation in the House Chamber.The speech will be live-streamed on Governor Kehoe's Facebook page, the State of Missouri's Facebook page, and mo.gov/live. A satellite uplink with closed captioning will also be available. The link, schedule of the day’s events, and logistical details will be provided at a later date.### https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/missouri-boasts-36-60-critical-minerals-new-usgs-list 295401 at https://dnr.mo.gov Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:57:07 +0000 Missouri boasts 36 of 60 critical minerals on new USGS list Karen Kremer Mon, 12/08/2025 - 10:57 Release Date Monday, December 8, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC. 8, 2025 – Missouri includes known deposits of more than half of the critical minerals identified by the United States Geological Survey as vital to the economy and national security. The USGS released the list Nov. 7, after expanding it to include 60 critical minerals. Of this total, 36 are present within Missouri.“Missouri is strategically positioned to become a national leader in developing the domestic supply chains we need to guarantee a reliable source of these critical minerals,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources. “The department’s Missouri Geological Survey is working with the USGS, Missouri S&T and other partners to study Missouri’s critical mineral potential. We’ll report our findings once they’re available to support the responsible production of these materials for our economy and national security.”Based on the previous 2022 USGS list, Missouri included 30 of 50 of critical minerals. The 2025 list is expanded to 60 entries with 10 new additions. Missouri contains five of these new additions, including copper, lead, phosphate, silicon and silver, and has also added scandium, based on recent geochemical analyses. Among the other critical minerals in Missouri are barite, cobalt, gallium, germanium, manganese, zinc and a variety of rare earth elements.“We have several ongoing projects taking place right now with geologists working both in the field and in the laboratory to study Missouri’s critical mineral potential,” said State Geologist and Missouri Geological Survey Director Carey Bridges. “Our goals include not only leading the way toward better understanding the occurrence and location of these minerals, but also improving the state’s capacity to discover, preserve and access the physical and digital geologic information that are essential to these efforts, now and in the future.”Critical minerals are vital for modern devices and making crucial technological systems function, but their availability is susceptible to supply chain disruptions. Missouri’s potentially viable deposits of critical minerals may provide a domestic resource and create new opportunities for mineral processing and manufacturing in the United States.Visit dnr.mo.gov/land-geology/geology/rocks-minerals-fossils/critical for more information on critical minerals in Missouri.  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://www.modot.org/node/80792 80792 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:20:02 +0000 MoDOT to close NB I-55 at Gravois Saturday Visitor (not verified) Mon, 12/08/2025 - 08:20 ST. LOUIS – Residents who use Interstate 55 at Gravois this weekend should consider alternate routes or allow extra travel time as the northbound interstate will be closed Saturday. Weather depending, crews will close all lanes of northbound I-55 at Gravois for tree removal and drain work, starting at 5 a.m. Saturday, December 13.  The ramp to westbound Interstate 44 will remain open. All lanes will reopen by 2:30 p.m. During the closure, drivers will detour onto Gravois (Exit 207A) and continue to 12th Street where they can get back onto northbound I-55.  # # # Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Mon, 12/08/2025 - 01:17 Andrew Gates Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@modot.mo.govPhone: (314) 223-8003 https://www.modot.org/node/80753 80753 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:10:02 +0000 Kansas City area maintenance work for Dec. 8-12 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 12/05/2025 - 16:10 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from Dec. 8-12. All work is weather permitting. JOHNSON COUNTY Missouri Highway 23 between Route DD and Route D: flagging operations on Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for shoulder repair work. Route M between Route OO and Lafayette Co. line: flagging operation on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. Route B between Missouri Highway 2 and Route N: flagging operation from Wednesday, Dec. 10 until Friday, Dec. 12, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. Route PP between Missouri Highway 13 and SE 371st. St.: flagging operation on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. Route EE between SE 371st St. and SE 771st St.: flagging operation on Friday, Dec. 12, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. SALINE COUNTY Missouri Highway 20 between U.S. Highway 65 and Lafayette Co. line: flagging operations from Monday, Dec. 8 until Friday, Dec. 12, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for shoulder repair work. 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, 12/05/2025 - 09:03 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/80752 80752 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:20:02 +0000 Ramp closure from NB U.S. 169 TO WB I-435 for bridge painting work in Clay County, Dec. 9 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 12/05/2025 - 14:20 CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the ramp from northbound U.S. 169 to westbound I-435 for bridge painting work beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 9 between approx. 8 a.m. and 3 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 for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Fri, 12/05/2025 - 07:14 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-awards-almost-785000-elsberry-r-ii-school-district 295391 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:34:04 +0000 Department of Natural Resources awards almost $785,000 to Elsberry R-II School District Karen Kremer Fri, 12/05/2025 - 13:34 Release Date Friday, December 5, 2025 District will install lighting/HVAC upgrades and new building management system for energy savingsJEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC. 5, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Energy Loan Program has awarded a low-interest loan of $783,355 to assist the Elsberry R-II School District with an energy efficiency project. It will include the following improvements:Replace four variable refrigerant flow heat pump units with high efficiency units.Replace 20 water source heat pumps with high efficiency units and autoflow metering devices.Replace four rooftop units with high efficiency units.Replace a high-pressure loop boiler and pumps with high efficiency boiler and pump package with variable frequency drives and modulating valve control.Replace a non-functioning building automation system with a new management system to implement energy savings measures and equipment monitoring throughout the district.Upgrade over 500 T-8 and T-12 fluorescent lights with LEDs."Communities are eager to trim monthly expenses and be better financial stewards," said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources. "By implementing these energy efficiency projects, applicants are able to better conserve our energy resources and focus more of their budgets on their core missions."The project, which is expected to benefit more than 3,200 Missourians, is anticipated to result in annual energy savings of approximately $89,557. The applicant will repay the loan with money saved on energy costs as a result of the energy efficiency project. In addition, the project will reduce electricity use by more than 971,090 kilowatt hours, avoiding nearly 840 metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution, which equates to removing 196 passenger cars from the road for a year."The Energy Loan Program provides the opportunity to make improvements by installing energy efficient innovations," said Emily Wilbur, director of MoDNR's Division of Energy. "This loan program stimulates Missouri's economy by saving taxpayer money, allowing the applicants to redirect savings toward other priorities."Since the Energy Loan Program's inception in 1989, the department's Division of Energy has awarded more than 632 loans representing more than $120 million in completed energy efficiency projects and more than $235 million in estimated cumulative energy savings. Through the Division of Energy, low-interest loans are provided to public schools, public higher education institutions and local governments to help reduce energy costs. Loan financing may be used for various energy-saving investments such as insulation, lighting systems, heating and cooling systems, combined heat and power, pumps, motors, aerators, renewable energy systems and other measures that reduce energy use and cost.To learn more about the Energy Loan Program, please visit dnr.mo.gov/energy/financial-assistance-opportunities or contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of Energy at 573-751-2254 or toll-free at 855-522-2796. 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/department-natural-resources-now-accepting-water-safety-security-act-project-grant-applications 295386 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:30:54 +0000 Department of Natural Resources now accepting Water Safety and Security Act Project grant applications Karen Kremer Fri, 12/05/2025 - 13:30 Release Date Friday, December 5, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC. 5, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for Water Safety and Security Act Project grants from eligible community public water systems through March 31, 2026.The grant offers up to $15,000 in reimbursement to eligible systems to develop valve and hydrant inspection programs, and accurate maps of system shut-off valve and hydrant locations using a geographic information system or an alternative physical mapping system.Applications received through Jan. 31, 2026, will be ranked competitively and awarded in order of priority rank. Applications received between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2026, may be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis if available funding remains. Applicants must register through the department’s Funding Opportunities Portal at dnr.mo.gov/financial-opportunities/funding-portal/access-request to receive assistance. A fully executed financial assistance agreement between the department and project applicant is required prior to incurring project-related costs.For more information and to access application documents, visit the department's Water Safety and Security Act Project Grant webpage at dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/financial-assistance-opportunities/water-safety-security-act-project-grant, or contact the department’s Capacity Development Program at CapacityDevelopment@dnr.mo.gov or 573-526-2180. 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