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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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| 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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| Fri 1/2/2026 09:20 AM | Troop D Announces Promotions
| Troop D Announces Promotions
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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 12:27 PM | New Troopers Assigned To Troop D
| Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce four new troopers have been assigned to Troop D.
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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 11/10/2025 10:06 AM | Halfway, MO, Man Found Guilty On First Degree Murder And Armed Criminal Action Charges
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces a guilty verdict following an investigation conducted by Troop D DDCC investigators.
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| Wed 11/5/2025 12:43 PM | Rolla, MO, Man Pleads Guilty To Livestock Theft. Connected To Other Rural Crimes In MO Counties.
| The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces criminal charges against Melvin J. Fincher, 39, of Rolla, MO.
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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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