Today, in honor of Sikeston Department of Public Safety Officer Henry J.R. Franklin, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Scott, New Madrid, and Mississippi counties, all police stations, sheriffs’ offices, and Missouri State Highway Patrol general and troop headquarters across Missouri on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from sunrise to sunset.
Today, in honor of United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew "Drew" Gunnison Cully, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in the State of Missouri for one full day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from sunrise to sunset.
In honor of Missouri's fallen firefighters, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, beginning at sunset on Saturday, October 4, 2025, until sunrise on Sunday, October 5, 2025, the days during which annual ceremonies will be held honoring Missouri firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice for their service.
Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine pink, beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, until sunrise on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Justin Hamm, of Mexico, as the Missouri Poet Laureate for 2025-2027.