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AI Chatbots for Mental Health Help: Missouri Expert Warns of Rising Teen Use
Artificial Intelligence or AI is everywhere, even in mental health care. With demand for services soaring and resources stretched thin, it sounds like the perfect solution. But after headlines about chatbots causing harm, is AI really safe? MU Health Care psychiatrist...
Sen. Josh Hawley cosponsoring bill to keep track of AI job losses
Are Americans losing their jobs to Artificial Intelligence? That’s the question U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, addressed in an interview with Missourinet. “Well, here's the deal," Hawley said. "If AI is going to be good for the United States of America, it's got...
Missouri Leads Nation in Meeting New Standards for Senior Services (LISTEN)
Missouri is leading the way when it comes to improving services for older adults and their caregivers. The state is one of the first in the nation to fully implement the updated Older Americans Act final rule—a major step forward in accountability, transparency, and...
Missouri Dept. of Health issues advisory on 7-OH products (LISTEN)
The state is warning the public to beware of products containing 7-hydroxy, an extract from the kratom plant. There have been 164 deaths in Missouri tied to the consumption of kratom products. Dr. Heidi Miller with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services...
Missouri report cards show 92% of schools meet or exceed expectations
Missouri’s 550 K-12 public schools have received their new annual performance report for the 2024-25 school year. It shows more than 92% of students attend schools that meet or exceed the state’s expectations – compared to 86% the previous year. “As of today, these...
Flight reductions could stall Missourians’ flight connections
(St. Louis, MO) -- Missourians flying in or out of St. Louis should not expect major delays or cancellations despite the federal government shutdown, according to St. Louis Lambert Airport Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge. She notes, however, travelers could...
Missouri Sen. Hawley doubts military will get paid Nov. 15 because of ongoing shutdown
Despite the federal government shutdown, active-duty military members have been paid through October 31st. But will they get paid November 15th? U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, told Missourinet he doubts it. “I don't know how they can. There's no money," he said....
Ozempic Face Explained: Missouri Doctor Says It’s Not Just About Looks
The terms ‘Ozempic body’ and ‘Ozempic face’ have been trending on social media—but what do they actually mean? Dr. Thomas Willson, Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at MU Health Care, told Missourinet that they refer to the changes that occur when someone...
Pickle & Perk Serves Up a Missouri Small-Town Revival (LISTEN)
Featured in the latest issue of Missouri Life Magazine, Pickle & Perk is bringing a new kind of energy to Arcadia Valley. Founded by Stephanie and Dave Mayer, this mixed-use pickleball and café venue has turned a once-quiet Main Street building into a vibrant...
Truman State adds $21 million new and renovated facilities focused on career development (LISTEN)
Truman State in Northern Missouri recently celebrated four ribbon cuttings – in a newly remodeled building – a 21-million-dollar project funded by federal money. Ashley Byrd gets the details from the university’s Interim Provost Tim Walston.
Missouri’s Boone Health Announces New Clinic to Serve Northwest Mid-Missouri (LISTEN)
Access to healthcare in rural Missouri continues to be a challenge, especially as smaller clinics and hospitals close their doors. But Boone Health is stepping up to help fill that gap. On Thursday, the health system announced plans to build a new clinic in Glasgow in...
Independence voters back four-day school week
Listen to the full interview with Cynthia Grant, interim superintendent of the Independence School District (8:00): Independence voters have spoken. They want their school district to continue to hold classes four days a week. On Tuesday, more than 61% of those who...
Missouri to issue partial November SNAP benefits
The Missouri Department of Social Services says it has received official guidance from the federal government, allowing partial funding to issue November food stamp benefits. The agency says it is working with its vendor to distribute benefits quickly and will share...
Columbia College political scientist on Tuesday election’s ‘biggest prize’
Tuesday was a big night for Democrats, as they won governor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey, along with the New York City mayor’s race. But the biggest prize was in California, according to political science professor Terry Smith, at Columbia College in central...
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance: Options Still Available Despite Rate Hikes
Although insurance rates on Missouri’s open market are expected to rise next year, state regulators say consumers still have options. Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Director Angela Nelson told Missourinet that first and foremost Missourians need to know...
How Missouri’s Share the Harvest Turns Venison into a Community Resource (LISTEN)
At a time when food insecurity remains a real challenge for many Missourians, hunters have an opportunity to make a difference beyond the field. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s “Share the Harvest” program simplifies the process of donating surplus venison to...
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