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| Mon 1/12/2026 08:19 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close For January Holiday
| 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: Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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| Tue 1/6/2026 12:05 PM | In-Custody Death Investigation - Johnson County, MO
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the death of a subject after being taken into custody by troopers in Johnson County, MO. This investigation is ongoing, and all information is currently preliminary.
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| Mon 1/5/2026 10:12 AM | MSHP Reports Five Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the New Year’s holiday: Five people died and 87 were injured in 187 traffic crashes during the 2026 New Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2026.
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| Mon 12/29/2025 02:15 PM | Ring In The New Year Safely
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration.
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| Mon 12/29/2025 12:00 PM | Patrol Reports 10 Fatalities; No Drownings, Boating Crashes Over 2025 Christmas Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 10 people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Christmas holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
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| Tue 12/23/2025 01:38 PM | St. Charles, MO, Man Arrested/Charged In Connection With Threatening Online Statements Directed At Missouri Governor
| On December 16, 2025, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) was notified of threatening and harassing statements posted online and directed toward Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and members of his family.
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| Tue 12/23/2025 09:03 AM | Troop A Promotion Effective January 1, 2026
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol, announces effective January 1, 2026, Lieutenant Gregory D. Primm will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of Troop A.
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| Tue 12/23/2025 08:51 AM | Captain Steven V. Wilhoit Promoted To Major
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol announces the following promotion: Effective January 1, 2026, Captain Steven V. Wilhoit will be promoted to the rank of major and will serve as the commander of the Executive Services Bureau.
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| Mon 12/22/2025 08:10 AM | Have A Safe And Merry Christmas!
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas and holiday. When traveling during the holidays, remember to wear your seat belt and obey traffic laws.
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| Fri 12/19/2025 12:03 PM | Two New Troopers Assigned To Troop A
| Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers within Troop A.
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| Fri 12/19/2025 11:46 AM | 25 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 19, 2025.
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| Wed 12/10/2025 09:43 AM | Upcoming Graduation
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the 124th Recruit Class will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 19, 2026.
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| Mon 12/1/2025 11:21 AM | Drive Safe In Winter Weather
| Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors.
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| Mon 12/1/2025 10:26 AM | Patrol Reports Three Fatalities; No Drownings, Boating Crashes Over 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2025. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
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| Mon 12/1/2025 08:13 AM | Major Scott A. Shipers To Retire
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement
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| Tue 11/25/2025 12:33 PM | Sergeant Adam R. Johnson Promoted To Lieutenant
| Major Justin L. McCullough, director of the Field Operations Bureau, announces the following promotion
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| Mon 11/24/2025 08:02 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol To Participate In Project Blue Light
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the Missouri State Highway Patrol will again participate in Project Blue Light.
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| Thu 11/20/2025 08:09 AM | Thanksgiving Holiday Safety
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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| Mon 11/3/2025 08:14 AM | 23rd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive
| Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the kickoff of the 23rd Annual Trooper Michael L. Newton Toy Drive.
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| Thu 10/30/2025 08:18 AM | Driver Examination Stations To Close For November Holidays
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates in November.
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| Mon 10/20/2025 08:06 AM | School Bus Safety Week
| October 20, 2025, marks the start of School Bus Safety Week and the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that school bus safety is an important part of driver etiquette.
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| Thu 10/9/2025 03:00 PM | Desloge, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
| Desloge, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
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| Thu 10/9/2025 01:18 PM | MSHP: Have A Safe And Spooktacular Halloween
| Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween.
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| Thu 10/9/2025 11:40 AM | Oh Deer! More Deer Activity This Time of Year
| Drivers are reminded to watch for deer, which are more active this time of year, especially during evening and nighttime hours.
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| Fri 10/3/2025 11:00 AM | Driver Examination Stations Close For Holiday
| Driver Examination Stations closed Monday, October 13, 2025
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| Tue 9/23/2025 09:12 AM | Stay Alert During Harvest Season!
| Missouri has entered the fall harvest season and it’s important that drivers and farmers pay attention and share the road.
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| Thu 9/18/2025 10:19 AM | Missouri State Highway Patrol Announces New Initiative
| Missouri State Highway Patrol Announces New Initiative
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| Thu 9/18/2025 09:55 AM | MSHP Provides Synopsis of New Laws Effective August 28, 2025
| Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2025. A synopsis of sections related to public safety follows. The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and public safety.
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| Tue 9/2/2025 12:07 PM | MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics
| Five people died in traffic crashes and one person drowned during the 2025 Labor Day holiday weekend. The 2025 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, August 29, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 1.
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