Missouri's Cold Weather Law will take effect on Sunday, Nov.
1 and bars utilities from cutting heat-related service when temperatures are forecast below 32 degrees between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. over a 72-hour period; it adds notice and payment options and runs through March 31, 2027 (1-800-392-4211).
Public health officials say a second bat in Cole County tested positive for rabies on Thursday, and a possibly exposed pet received a precautionary booster while there are no known human exposures.
The health department said it does not offer rabies testing and urged keeping pets vaccinated and contacting medical or veterinary professionals after any contact.
The Missouri Department of Conservation delayed its usual early November stocking of more than 70,000 rainbow trout in 30 lakes because water temperatures remain above 55 to 60 degrees; stocking may occur the second week of November if waters cool (Mid-Missouri site: McKay Park Lake in Jefferson City).
KRCG 13 Live at Sunrise asked Mid Missourians to submit pumpkin carvings this season; several were shown on air Thursday, Oct.
29, and the station posted a full gallery while continuing to accept photo submissions (visit KRCG 13 for submission details).
A Cole County woman won $100,000 on a Missouri Lottery “Space Invaders” scratcher she bought at JC Eagle Stop on Missouri Boulevard, and she and her husband said they will use the prize to remodel their home.
MoDOT is urging safer driving ahead of the holidays as it aims for a fourth straight year of fewer road deaths, citing 716 deaths so far in 2026 and 144 deaths in Nov. and Dec.
2025, and reminding drivers the Siddens-Bening Hands‑Free Law bans handheld phone use.
Republic Services wants to add about 15 acres to the city landfill for construction debris, tires, and concrete, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. (1730 E.
Elm St.) where residents can comment in person or submit written comments by Nov. 11.
Lake of the Ozarks teen Victoria Moroski won two gold medals at the World Wakesurf Championships in Hangzhou, China, on Oct.
9-17, taking the under-18 women's skim title and helping Team USA to gold after placing first in her semifinal to reach the finals.
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