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Mon 7/6/2026 10:20 AMMSHP Reports Nine Traffic Fatalities, Three Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over July Fourth Holiday Counting Period


Nine people died and 113 were injured in 235 traffic crashes during the 2026 July Fourth holiday counting period.

Wed 7/1/2026 10:18 AMDriver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 3, 2026


The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the observance of Independence Day.

Tue 6/30/2026 03:05 PMIllinois State Police Seeks the Public’s Assistance Identifying the Remains of a Man Discovered in Lake Mattoon


On behalf of the Illinois State Police, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is sharing the following news release:

Tue 6/23/2026 02:09 PMDDCC Warns Of A Scam Utilizing The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Name/Image


A growing number of financial fraud cases have been reported across the state and country, resulting in significant financial loss to individuals.

Mon 6/22/2026 01:26 PMPromotion At General Headquarters


Lieutenant Kevin J. Hunter will be promoted to the rank of captain and will serve as the commander of the Gaming Division.

Mon 6/22/2026 12:22 PMWrong Way Driver Arrested After Attempted Carjacking In Harrison County


The subject was identified as Edgar Y. Martinez-Ramirez, 36, of Olathe, KS.

Mon 6/22/2026 08:46 AMHave A Safe Fourth Of July Holiday!


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers and boaters to make smart choices and celebrate safely during the Independence Day holiday.

Mon 6/8/2026 08:30 AMDriver Examination Stations Close Statewide For Juneteenth


The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for the observance of Juneteenth.

Wed 6/3/2026 01:11 PMMSHP Completes 2026 Annual School Bus Inspections


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program.

Mon 6/1/2026 01:44 PMSt. Joseph, MO, Man Arrested/Charged With Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces the arrest of Billy E. Meyerdirk, 48, of St. Joseph, MO, for Possession of Child Pornography

Thu 5/28/2026 02:04 PMTransfer And Promotion At General Headquarters


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfer and promotion effective June 1, 2026.

Tue 5/26/2026 11:08 AMMSHP Reports Eight Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings, and Zero Boating Fatalities Over Memorial Day Holiday


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Memorial Day holiday:

Wed 5/20/2026 08:40 AMCorporal Bradley E. Maudlin Promoted To Sergeant


Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the following promotion effective May 16, 2026.

Wed 5/20/2026 08:10 AMCaptain Skoglund To Retire


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement:

Mon 5/18/2026 08:48 AMHave A Safe 2026 Memorial Day Weekend


This 2026 Memorial Day holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m., Friday, May 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25.

Tue 5/5/2026 09:05 AMNational Safe Boating Week


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to remind the citizens of Missouri of the importance of safe boating practices

Mon 5/4/2026 08:38 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For May 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

Mon 4/27/2026 11:48 AMLoring Promoted To Captain


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotion effective May 1, 2026.

Wed 4/22/2026 09:35 AM126th Recruit Class Starts Patrol Academy


Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces 39 recruits signed their final offers at General Headquarters, Jefferson City, on March 28, 2026, to join the 126th Recruit Class.

Mon 4/20/2026 01:35 PMSkidmore, MO, Man Charged With Murder


A person of interest was taken into custody at the scene by the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office.

Fri 4/10/2026 12:09 PMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop H


Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop H.

Fri 4/10/2026 11:40 AM19 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 19 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 10, 2026.

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