Missouri Blue Shield Program grows to 350 localities
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced 350 Missouri localities that received the Missouri Blue Shield designation.
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Master Naturalists information meeting set for July 21
Missouri Master Naturalists, Chert Glades Chapter, will host an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining the Fall 2026 Missouri Master Naturalists Training Class.
Missouri budget vetoes cut substance use prevention funding
Among the cuts is $1 million from the state’s Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Fund — money paid out by drug companies and pharmacies through court settlements — impacting a free early intervent...
Burle named Missouri Military Academy Colonels swim head coach
Missouri Military Academy has named Chris Burle as the new head coach of the Colonels varsity swim team and program, bringing a strong background in competitive swimming, athlete development and …
Missouri judge sentences region's 'most prolific drug suppliers ever prosecuted' to decades in prison
A judge sentenced a pair of brothers that an Assistant U.S. Attorney referred to as "likely the most prolific drug suppliers ever prosecuted in the history of the Southeastern Division
Missouri Veterans Home celebrates 250 Years of service, independence
WARRENSBURG – The Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg commemorated America’s 250th birthday with a day-long community celebration on Thursday, July 2. The event featuring a Quilts of …
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.
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.
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'
Missouri flight school trains Black pilots in the spirit of the Tuskegee Airmen
Only 2% of pilots and aviation engineers are Black, data shows. Red Tail Academy is enrolling Black young adults in an effort to grow that number and to take advantage of the benefits of careers in the aviat...
Kehoe signs $50.7B Missouri state budget into law, issues over 60 vetoes
Missouri faced a tight budget this session after years of record spending. Kehoe issued 65 vetoes, totaling over $30 million in general revenue.
Missourians are living with a double whammy of student loans and credit card debt
The Midwest Newsroom interviewed people who are increasingly relying on credit cards while struggling to pay down student debt. There are more Missourians who are late making payments for both.
Why Trump chose a deal over a wider Iran War, and what it means for Missouri
When President Donald Trump moved from a stance of military confrontation with Iran to seeking a ceasefire and engaging in diplomatic talks, many commentators highlighted the political motives behind this ch...
Missouri governor signs 2027 budget, Kansas City loses out on at least $1.3M
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed the 2027 fiscal year budget, and Kansas City is missing out on funding for some big organizations.
Missouri man charged with child sexual abuse material after allegedly emailing himself illicit video
Missouri man charged with child sexual abuse material after allegedly emailing himself illicit video
Missouri State Highway Patrol offers July 4 safety reminders
Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers and boaters to make smart choices and celebrate safely during the Independence Day …
Missouri Indie Bookshop Tour includes stop in Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG — Gunzil & Bowser Children’s Bookstore is welcoming visitors from across the state after appearing as one of 33 shops on the inaugural Missouri Indie Bookshop Tour. Bookstore …
Missouri lawmakers passed nothing on data centers this year — that could change
While lawmakers did not advance bills this year, more are speaking out, calling for hearings and special sessions on data centers.
Missouri Children’s Division launches overhaul of child abuse investigator roles
Children’s Division Director Sara Smith wants to have investigators take on more specialized responsibilities at the agency.
What Amendment 5 ad gets wrong about Missouri data centers
The tax break at the center of the ad was created by Missouri lawmakers — and the measure would leave it to lawmakers to revisit.
US Supreme Court says police need warrants for cellphone location data
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement searches for the location history of cellphones near crime scenes are covered by the Fourth Amendment, requiring warrants to obtain the data. But the...
High court issues split decisions on Trump’s control of executive board members
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump both a win and a loss Monday in allowing his firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, but ruling that he cannot remove Lisa...
Missouri could be on the hook for $150 million in food benefits due to error rate
Missouri will be required to pay 10% of SNAP benefits starting in October 2027 if it doesn't decrease its payment error rate.
Mo Ag responds to New World Screwworm emergence
Missouri is raising alarms on New World Screwworm as it tightens restrictions on animals coming into the state.