The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The Missouri Department of Conservation in Kirksville held Conservation Exploration Saturday afternoon.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Missouri Department of Conservation in Kirksville is doing a Conservation Exploration Event on Saturday, April 20.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Missouri may break record for Firearms deer season.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  DNA test results show that four mountain lions seen in Missouri last year came from three Western states.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Pictures now added!!!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages people to discover nature through the following Eagle Days events.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Hunters shoot 89,000 deer on opening weekend.

Monday, October 31, 2011  The Missouri Department of Conservation says hunters don’t have to rely on fate to determine the outcome of bear encounters.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Conservation Department asks deer hunters to allow MDC to collect tissue samples from deer harvested in north-central Missouri area for chronic-wasting-disease testing.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The Missouri Department of Conservation reports the e-Permit system enables hunters, anglers and trappers to purchase, print and immediately use all Missouri sport-hunting and sport-fishing permits

Monday, September 12, 2011  The Missouri Department of Conservation and University of Missouri Extension are enlisting the help of tiny bugs to help control Missouri's newest noxious weed, Centaurea stoebe micranthos, or spotted knapweed.

Friday, July 29, 2011  This year’s summer green is being interrupted by brown patches in Missouri’s trees.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Hunters can apply for nearly 100 archery, muzzleloader and modern firearms hunts, including events for youths and hunters with disabilities.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Turkey hunting is getting safer, thanks to the efforts of volunteer hunter-education instructors.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  Turkey patterning/range estimation workshop is being held in Macon County.