The seal also includes a shield with the national stars and stripes in the claws of a bald eagle ... to the Union as the 20th state. The colors of Missouri's flag have different meanings.

Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a proclamation Tuesday, May 13, ordering U.S. and Missouri flags on all government buildings to be flown at half-staff for more than a week.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Do you know what Missouri’s state flag looks like on the top of your head? If you can’t, you’re not alone. Ahead of the Flag Day holiday on Friday, BetKentucky.com ...

Flags will be flown at half-staff on all state and federal government buildings throughout Missouri until Jan. 28. Getty Images You might’ve noticed lowered flags flying around Missouri ...

If you’re wondering why flags around Missouri are flying at half-staff, it’s to honor the death of a former senator. Former Missouri governor and U.S. Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond died ...

Flags can also be flown at half-staff for other reasons and by order of state officials like Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Here’s why. There are numerous reasons flags are flown at half-staff ...