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Thu 10/30/2025 08:18 AMDriver 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.


Mon 10/20/2025 08:06 AMSchool 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.

Thu 10/9/2025 03:00 PMDesloge, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes


Desloge, MO, Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes

Thu 10/9/2025 01:18 PMMSHP: Have A Safe And Spooktacular Halloween


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween. 

Thu 10/9/2025 11:40 AMOh 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.

Fri 10/3/2025 11:00 AMDriver Examination Stations Close For Holiday 


Driver Examination Stations closed Monday, October 13, 2025

Tue 9/23/2025 09:12 AMStay 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.

Thu 9/18/2025 10:19 AMMissouri State Highway Patrol Announces New Initiative


Missouri State Highway Patrol Announces New Initiative

Thu 9/18/2025 09:55 AMMSHP 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.

Tue 9/2/2025 12:07 PMMSHP 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.

Fri 8/29/2025 09:20 AMSergeant Wallace V. Ahrens Promoted To Lieutenant Colonel


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces Sergeant Wallace V. Ahrens is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel effective September 1, 2025, and will serve as the assistant superintendent.

Thu 8/21/2025 11:11 AMInclude Safety In Your Plans For Labor Day Weekend


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2025 Labor Day weekend.

Wed 8/20/2025 10:06 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming 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, September 1, 2025

Wed 8/13/2025 03:47 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Invites Job Seekers to Career Expo


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites those interested in exploring employment with the Patrol to attend a career expo.

Thu 8/7/2025 09:04 AMBack to School!


August has arrived and with it the 2025-2026 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their students for school.

Mon 8/4/2025 10:07 AMLieutenant Colonel David A. Flannigan To Retire


Lieutenant Colonel David A. Flannigan, assistant superintendent of the Patrol, will retire September 1, 2025, after 32 years, eight months of dedicated service.

Mon 7/7/2025 01:02 PMPreliminary Reports Indicate Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Boating Fatalities, & Zero Drownings Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period


The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following preliminary 2025 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Thu 7/3/2025 10:48 AMDo You Have What It Takes? Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 126th Recruit Class


The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 126th Recruit Class. The 126th Recruit Class is scheduled to begin training on April 20, 2026.

Wed 6/18/2025 03:27 PMDriver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 4, 2025


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:

Wed 6/18/2025 10:47 AM28 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 28 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Tue 6/17/2025 02:33 PMThree New Troopers Assigned To Troop G


Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers following their graduation from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 123rd Recruit Class on June 18, 2025.

Tue 6/17/2025 02:27 PM Plan A Safe July Fourth Holiday!


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe Independence Day holiday.

Tue 6/10/2025 02:31 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Announces Promotion


Colonel Michael A. Turner, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to announce the following promotion effective June 16, 2025:

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