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Missouri will allow free fishing June 8-9, the Missouri Department of Conservation said.

During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit or trout park daily tag.

It is an annual MDC event that takes place statewide during the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June.

Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain in effect, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep. Special permits may still be required at some county, city or private fishing areas. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property.

MDC said Missouri is a great place to fish, and Free Fishing Days encourages people to sample Missouri’s abundant fishing opportunities. Missouri has more than a million acres of surface water, and most of it provides great fishing. More than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri, with more than 20 of them being game fish for the state’s more than 1.1 million anglers.

For information on Missouri fishing regulations, fish identification, and more, get a copy of MDC’s 2024 Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations, available where permits are sold, or online at mdc.mo.gov/about-us/about-regulations/summary-missouri-fishing-regulations.

Want to learn to fish? MDC’s Discover Nature – Fishing Program provides a series of free lessons throughout the state. All fishing gear is provided. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/discover-nature-fishing.

Need fishing gear? MDC works with numerous libraries and other locations around the state to loan fishing gear for free. Fishing poles and tackle boxes are available at all Texas County Library branches for check out, courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation.

MDC’s free MO Fishing app can help anglers find the best places to fish in Missouri, access regulation information, identify fish by species and more. Anglers can also buy, store and show fishing permits right on their mobile devices. MO Fishing is available for download through Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/mobile-apps/mo-fishing.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Earlier this week, Aces Freshman Pitcher Kenton Deverman was named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year.

Deverman is the second Aces to earn the honor all time after going a perfect 5-0 in MVC play.

Did any moment from his special season stand out?

“I don’t really have one or two moments, but just the whole experience,” said Deverman. “Out here with these guys, these coaches, these fans, it’s just been one incredible year. It was an awesome feeling really, this has been such a fun season, and knowing for this team to be where it is, for all these awards to be given out to us, it’s really awesome to see.”

Congrats to Deverman. USI’s Grant Parson won the OVC Freshman of the year, we will catch up with him when the Screaming Eagles get back to town.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – The results of the Forbes worst drivers study are in, and the results are unflattering for both drivers in Kansas and Missouri.

On Wednesday, May 22, Forbes announced its new advisory study found that both Kansas and Missouri ranked among the top 10 worst drivers in the nation.

The study ranked Kansas as the 8th worst while Missouri took the number 10 spot.

The survey cited a high number of fatal crashes and an influx of drivers behind the wheel either being under the influence or drowsiness.

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