Richard Duckworth ‘Dick’ Johnson 1927 - 2026
Richard Duckworth ‘Dick’ Johnson, 98, passed away June 27, 2026, surrounded by his family in Riley, Kan. He was born on July 15, 1927, in Altoona, Kan.,...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12
Federal safety investigators said in a new preliminary report that they found no indication that engine failure caused the fiery crash of a plane on a skydiv...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Missouri Supreme Court work continues this summer, inside and out
Keeping up with the needs of a century-old building provides unique challenges for the Missouri Supreme Court.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Free events headline busy weekend of celebration
Jefferson City residents have more than just picturesque views of fireworks over the Missouri River to look forward to this weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Planned Parenthood expands mifepristone access to Kansas City suburbs
The Planned Parenthood clinic in Gladstone began offering medication abortion on Wednesday, becoming the fourth location in Missouri to open appointments fol...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Audit finds former Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s state flights often lacked a public purpose
Former Gov. Mike Parson’s office spent $375,000 flying him around on state aircraft without keeping flight records showing why, and for a third of those fl...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Data center backlash spills into Missouri primaries as GOP candidates demand action
MONTGOMERY CITY — Bill Cope stood before the Montgomery County Commission earlier this month to urge local officials to reject a 25-year, 70% persona...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Area Roundup: Sedalia Post 642 AUX splits with Mid-Missouri Bearcats
Sedalia Post 642 Junior Legion baseball won the second game of a doubleheader with Moberly’s Mid-Missouri Bearcats 10-1 on Wednesday, July 1, at Liberty Pa...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Through the lens of Missouri Valley softball's tight win at Lewis Central
See through the lens of Missouri Valley softball's tight 5-4 win at Lewis Central at Iowa Western Community College on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Taylor Swift Wedding Frenzy: The Power Guest List, the NDAs and A-List Panic Over Lack of Details
Who made the cut for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's celebrity wedding of the decade?
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Missouri joins federal program to fast-track nuclear energy development
Missouri is entering into an agreement with the federal government to speed up the development of nuclear energy projects in the state.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
DESE submits A-F school grading framework to Gov. Kehoe for approval
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has submitted a proposed A-F school grading framework to Gov. Mike Kehoe for approval, advancin...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Kehoe signs agreement to speed up infrastructure permitting in Missouri
The state and federal governments are partnering to "cut red tape" for major public construction projects across Missouri.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Kehoe vetoes, restricts nearly $500M from Missouri budget
Gov. Mike Kehoe vetoed nearly $53 million from Missouri's $50.7 billion state budget Tuesday, but his larger move was to freeze $441 million in spending -- i...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Darnell focused on reaching base during summer ball with Jailbirds
Cy Darnell has used half of his college eligibility after completing his redshirt sophomore season at Missouri Southern State University this past spring. Af...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Data centers become issue in local political races
Controversies about large-scale data center projects in Missouri have pushed the issue front and center in the upcoming elections.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Missouri mother killed in crossfire while buying slushies for her kids: 'She was our sweet light'
Missouri mother killed in crossfire while buying slushies for her kids: 'She was our sweet light'
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Man gets 10 years in prison for sex meetup with FBI agent posing as 14-year-old Kansas girl
A Missouri man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after traveling across state lines to have sex with whom he thought was an underage girl but was really an
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Fleming announced as member of Mizzou Hall of Fame's Class of 2026
Mizzou announced that former softball slugger Ashley Fleming has been selected into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Class o...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Investigators find no evidence of engine failure in fiery crash of skydiving plane that killed 12
Federal safety investigators said in a new preliminary report that they found no indication that engine failure caused the fiery crash of a plane on a skydiv...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Missouri Supreme Court work continues this summer, inside and out
Keeping up with the needs of a century-old building provides unique challenges for the Missouri Supreme Court.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Free events headline busy weekend of celebration
Jefferson City residents have more than just picturesque views of fireworks over the Missouri River to look forward to this weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Planned Parenthood expands mifepristone access to Kansas City suburbs
The Planned Parenthood clinic in Gladstone began offering medication abortion on Wednesday, becoming the fourth location in Missouri to open appointments fol...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Audit finds former Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s state flights often lacked a public purpose
Former Gov. Mike Parson’s office spent $375,000 flying him around on state aircraft without keeping flight records showing why, and for a third of those fl...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Data center backlash spills into Missouri primaries as GOP candidates demand action
MONTGOMERY CITY — Bill Cope stood before the Montgomery County Commission earlier this month to urge local officials to reject a 25-year, 70% persona...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Area Roundup: Sedalia Post 642 AUX splits with Mid-Missouri Bearcats
Sedalia Post 642 Junior Legion baseball won the second game of a doubleheader with Moberly’s Mid-Missouri Bearcats 10-1 on Wednesday, July 1, at Liberty Pa...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Through the lens of Missouri Valley softball's tight win at Lewis Central
See through the lens of Missouri Valley softball's tight 5-4 win at Lewis Central at Iowa Western Community College on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Taylor Swift Wedding Frenzy: The Power Guest List, the NDAs and A-List Panic Over Lack of Details
Who made the cut for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's celebrity wedding of the decade?
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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