Get hooked with MDC Free Fishing Days June 11th and 12th

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days June 11 and 12. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.

Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC event that takes place statewide during the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June.

Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain in effect during Free Fishing Days, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep. Special permits may still be required at some county, city, or private fishing areas. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property.

MDC reminds anglers in Missouri that fishing permits are required before and after June 11 and 12, unless an angler is exempt by age or other factors. All other fishing regulations are also in effect.

Conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish. Missouri has more than a million acres of surface water, and most of it provides great fishing. More than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri, with more than 20 of them being game fish for the state's more than 1.1 million anglers. Learn more about fishing in Missouri at mdc.mo.gov/fishing.

Want to learn to fish? MDC’s Discover Nature – Fishing Program provides a series of free lessons throughout the state. All fishing gear is provided. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/discover-nature-fishing.

Need fishing gear? MDC works with numerous libraries and other locations around the state to loan fishing gear for free. Loaner gear includes fishing poles and simple tackle box with hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. Worms, minnows, or other bait are not provided. Find MDC Rod and Reel Loaner Program locations at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/get-started-fishing/rod-reel-loaner-locations.

For information on Missouri fishing regulations, fish identification, and more, get a copy of MDC's 2022 Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations where permits are sold, or online at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/regulations.

MDC’s free MO Fishing app can help anglers find the best places to fish in Missouri, access regulation information, identify fish by species, and more. Anglers can also buy, store, and show fishing permits right on their mobile devices. MO Fishing is available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/mobile-apps/mo-fishing.

Scattered Showers & T-Storms Today

Good morning, we should start to dry out today across the region, but lingering showers will remain possible for those south of the Missouri River through the afternoon, but nothing like we saw the last day and half. Cooler today, with a steady warm up into the upper 70s by Friday and Saturday.

 
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High of 69° F today, 73° for Thursday, 79° F for Friday, and 78° F for Saturday. Chance of showers and Thunderstorms today and scattered afternoon showers on Saturday.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Bates County Sheriff's Posse Hosting Family Fun Day

 

Obituary - Peggy Ann Motley

Peggy Ann Motley, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Adair Village in Clinton, Missouri. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial to follow in the Parks Chapel Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri.

Peggy Ann Motley was born on July 2, 1935 in Henry County Missouri to John and Marjorie (Goucher) Parks.

Peggy is preceded in death by her parents John and Marjorie Parks, three children, Mic Motley, Dana Morse, and Stella Bley.

She is survived by her four children, Rick Motley, Mike Motley, Kay Johnson, and Michael Morse, several grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Echo Lloyd is still missing from Benton County

MISSING IN MISSOURI

Echo Michelle Lloyd (aka Echo White Lloyd) was last seen at 30617 Stag Drive Edwards, Missouri on Thursday, May 14th, 2020. Her vehicle and purse were still at her home. 

*Echo was originally reported as last seen on May 10th, 2020- this information was revised in 2021 per MSHP website

For updates and to help bring awareness, please like and share the Bring Echo Home page.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Echo Lloyd, please contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at (573) 526-6178

One arrested on multiple warrants in Bates County

On May 31st around 9:39 p.m. the Bates County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 year old Lawrence Leif Stewart of Windsor, Missouri.

Mr. Stewart was arrested for multiple failure to appear in court warrants for the following charges:

1.) Driving while revoked or suspended -1st Offense
2.) Non Child Support - Excess of 12 monthly payments due under the order of the support
3.) Possession of Marijuana/ Cannabis except 35 grams or less (X2)
4.) Failure to drive on the right half of the roadway
5.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia (X2)

Lawrence Leif Stewart was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently listed as bondable.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

One vehicle accident in Cass County

On June 1st around 5:54 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of I-49 just south of North Cass Parkway.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a unknown vehicle cut off the 1998 Ford Mustang driven by 34 year old Cody Schooler of Pleasant Hill, Missouri causing his vehicle to run off the left side of the roadway and strike a concrete barrier.

Mr. Schooler sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene of this accident.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220284624