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Youth Hunting Seasons Quickly Approaching In Missouri

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2022 - 1:43pm
 

Have A Large Evergreen That Needs Removed? Donate It To MDC For Governor's Mansion Christmas Tree

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2022 - 1:41pm
 
The tree may be near the end of its life or may need to be removed for other reasons.
 
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is conducting its annual search for a large Christmas tree for use on the governor's mansion lawn in Jefferson City. MDC is asking landowners, homeowners, businesses, and communities that may have possible candidate trees to contact the Department.
 

MoDOT, Safety Partners Aim For Zero Fatalities On Missouri's Roads

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2022 - 1:39pm
 
Oct. 21 is Buckle Up Phone Down Day in Missouri
 
For the sixth year, the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, along with various safety partners, schools and businesses throughout the state, are encouraging better driving behaviors as part of Buckle Up Phone Down Day; and this year, aiming for the goal of zero traffic fatalities throughout the day.
 

Roadkill Increases As NIghts Grow Cooler

Published by admin on Wed, 10/19/2022 - 1:38pm
 
Missouri ranks 14th in the country for potential vehicle/animal collisions
 
Due to increased wild animal movement in the fall, it is not uncommon to see more dead deer and other wildlife along the nearly 34,000 miles of state roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists that there are several options that can be taken when a deer/vehicle collision results in the death of the animal.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 10/12/2022 - 2:10pm
 
Sheriff’s Report 
10/03/2022-10/09/2022
 
Bobbie Jo Black of Belton, MO was arrested on 10/03/22 on a Benton County warrant for failure to appear, possession of control substance except 35 grams or less marijuana.  Subject is being held at the Benton County Detention Center with no bond.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 12:49pm
 
Sheriff’s Report 9/26/2022-10/02/2022
 
Ronald J Helstern of Blue Springs, MO was arrested on 9/26/22 on a Jackson County warrant for failure to appear.  Bond was set at $500.00 cash or surety.  Subject posted bond and was given a court date.
 
Schasse F Jirjis of Sedalia, MO was arrested on 9/27/22 on a Benton County warrant for fail to register motor vehicle and no insurance.  Bond was set at $400.00 cash or surety.  Subject posted bond and was given a court date.
 

Honor Missouri Conservationists With MDC Awards

Published by admin on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 12:48pm
 
Nominate Missourians for Master Conservationist award and Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame award by Dec. 31.
 
The Missouri Conservation Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) are seeking nominations of Missourians who make or have made outstanding contributions to conservation in Missouri for their Master Conservationist award and Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame award. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 31. 
 

MDC Offers Free Cordage Making Classes In Warsaw

Published by admin on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 12:47pm
 
Learn how to make rope from native plant materials.
 
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer free classes on making cordage from native plant materials from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Lost Valley Fish Hatchery near Warsaw. This skill is useful in wilderness camping situations and a fun craft.
 

MDC Encourages Turkey Hunters To Submit Fall Feathers

Published by admin on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 12:45pm
 
Feathers submitted from wild turkeys harvested during fall seasons will help improve population management.
 
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking Missouri turkey hunters to save and submit feathers from birds they harvest this fall for a research project that will improve our ability to estimate turkey abundance across Missouri.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 11:44am
 
Sheriff’s Report 9/19/2022-9/25/2022
 
George A Nelson of St Louis, MO was arrested on 9/19/22 for possession of controlled substance, assault 3rd degree and trespassing 1st degree.  Bond was set at $5,000.00 cash or surety.  Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Center.
 
Gary M Shafton, Jr of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 9/20/22 on a probation violation.  Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Center.