Just under 12,000 harvested during youth deer season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 11,878 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2026 deer hunting season, Oct. 24 and 25. 

Top counties were Howell with 303 deer harvested, Franklin with 276, and Texas with 226. Of the deer harvested, 7,234 were antlered bucks, 3,721 were does, and 923 were button bucks.

Get more harvest information on the 2026 early youth portion at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

Youth hunters have harvested an average of about 14,600 deer during the early youth portion in recent years. Get more information on past seasons at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.

According to MDC, above-average temperatures affected this year’s harvest total. 

“Unfortunately, the abnormally warm fall we’ve been experiencing so far continued through last weekend,” said MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle. “Although not as warm as the early antlerless portion, highs in the 80s during the early youth portion undoubtedly suppressed daytime deer movement.” 

Isabelle notes that cooler temperatures are in in the forecast for early November -- peak time for Missouri’s archery deer hunters.

Deer hunting in Missouri continues through Jan. 15. Archery season opened Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 13. It reopens Nov. 25 and runs through Jan. 15, 2027. The November Firearms Portion runs Nov. 14-24. The Late Youth Portion runs Nov. 27 - 29 followed by the Late Antlerless Portion Dec. 5 – 13 in select counties. The Alternative Methods Portion Dec. 26 through Jan. 5, 2027.

Get more information on Missouri deer hunting from MDC’s 2026 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where hunting permits are sold and online at  mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.

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Rich Hill Tigers compete in Wheatland over the weekend

RICH HILL JUNIOR HIGH STATE CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

Congratulations to our Junior High Tigers on their outstanding performances at the State Cross Country Meet! There were 108 competitors on Saturday, October 24th, in Wheatland, MO, at Lucas Speedway.

*Cade Gillis – 5th Place

*Tracker Bolser, 30th Place

*Matthew Kithcart, 35th Place

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Butler Bears Competitor of the Week

Her nominator states:

"Kiersten is a true competitor who steps up when her team needs her most. Throughout the season, she has taken on a big role and made a significant impact for the Lady Bears Volleyball Team!"

Kiersten not only excels on the court but also in the classroom, demonstrating what it means to be a well-rounded student-athlete!

Keep up the great work, Kiersten, and continue representing what it means to be a Butler Bear!

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Harrisonville Board of Alderman present proclamation for "Buckle Up Phone Down Day"

At the Board of Alderman meeting last Monday night, Mayor Zaring presented members of the Harrisonville TRACTION Team with a proclamation declaring October 28th as Buckle Up Phone Down day

The "Buckle Up Phone Down Day" initiative promotes two simple actions to enhance road safety: consistently wearing a seat belt and refraining from using a phone while driving.

The Harrisonville TRACTION Team aims to raise awareness and foster a culture of safety by encouraging all individuals to buckle up and put their phones away while behind the wheel. Missouri residents are urged to pledge to "buckle up" and "put the phone down" during every trip.

To join the pledge, visit https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/AAAShowdown

Thank you to Harrisonville Schools and Harrisonville High School for your continued partnership and support of this great program!

(Pictured from left to right: Mayor Zaring, Alexandria Tieman, Angela Rodriquez, Mariah Coffey, Detective Peter Sumner (Advisor), Police Chief Darla Harris)

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Keep pests out as temps cool down

As temperatures cool, you may notice more stink bugs trying to sneak indoors. Brown marmorated stink bugs are looking for warm places to spend the winter, and while they're a nuisance, they're harmless to people and pets. They don't bite, sting or spread disease.

The best defense is prevention:

• Seal cracks and entry points with caulk or weather stripping.

• Be sure openings are sealed when removing window air conditioners.

• Trim back vegetation around the inside of your home and clean up yard waste to reduce hiding spots for insects.

• Vacuum up bugs with a shop canister vacuum that make their way inside.

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BCMH celebrates Respiratory Care Week

Happy Respiratory Care Week

Our Respiratory Care team plays an important role in helping patients breathe easier and recover stronger.

From emergency and inpatient care to oxygen therapy, ventilator management, pulmonary function testing and patient education, our respiratory therapists support patients through a wide range of health needs. Their knowledge, teamwork and compassion make a difference throughout the patient care journey.

We're also proud to offer Outpatient Pulmonology Clinics with visiting specialist Dr. Timothy Smith, expanding access to specialized respiratory care right here in our community.

Thank you to our Respiratory Care team for the important work you do every day!

Celebrating: Dani Hukill, RRT, Susan Anderson, RRT, Jim Stienbarger, CRT, Ronnie Smith, CRT, Michael Behringer, RRT, Director of Respiratory Therapy, and Richard Evans CRT.

Call to schedule an appointment:

660-200-7006

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Attention Harrisonville residents

TRAFFIC: MoDOT Kansas City will conduct lane and ramp closures on SB I-49 for pavement work.

See below for traffic modifications:

TODAY, Monday Oct. 26 from 7 p.m. until Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6 a.m.

Crews will conduct lane closures on I-49 SB from MO-291 to Mechanic St.

Crews will conduct a ramp closure on the I-49 SB exit ramp to MO-291.

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.

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