Troop A Announces The Assignment Of Four New Troopers

Troop A Announces The Assignment Of Four New Troopers

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Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO, is pleased to announce the assignment of four new troopers within Troop A. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 123rd Recruit Class, which graduated from…

Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 4, 2025

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date: Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 7,…

28 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy

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Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 28 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The ceremony took place at 9 a.m. at the Patrol Academy gymnasium. The 123rd Recruit…

Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 4, 2025

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date: Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 7,…

Conservation Areas And The Fourth Of July

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By Jobe EdwardsMissouri Department of Conservation Conservation Agent – Jackson County With the Fourth of July upon us, Conservation Agents with the Missouri Department of Conservation want to remind everyone that the use of fireworks is prohibited on conservation areas throughout the…

Scheduling A Ride With OATS Transit

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OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, call the OATS Transit office at 816-380-7433 or 800-480-6287. You can also visit oatstransit.org, where you…

Episcopal Diocese Of West Missouri To Ordain First Female Bishop Of Diocese

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The Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri will ordain and consecrate the Very Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux as its ninth bishop on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in a joyful service at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri. Bishop-elect Amy will…

Park Day Honors Veterans

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In 1862 Lone Jack was a thriving town set at a crossroads. On August 16, Union soldiers and local Confederate recruits engaged one another in the center of town. The battle was later described by one soldier who fought there as, “The…

Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For The 125th (Accelerated) Recruit Class

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a leading law enforcement agency, is now accepting applications for troopers. The Patrol encourages qualified law enforcement professionals to apply and will conduct testing at nine locations throughout Missouri. Those who successfully complete the testing process will…

They’re Just Kids, Let Them Be

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By Jobe EdwardsMissouri Department of Conservation Conservation Agent – Jackson County Spring, along with warmer weather is upon us. With these warmer conditions, one thing is certain in the wildlife world: babies. While it can sometimes be tempting to go up and…