NEWS UPDATE
Missouri Congressman Sam Graves on potential end to fed government shutdown
The U.S. House could vote Wednesday on a funding bill that aims to get the federal government up and running again. The compromise would fund much of the government through January 2026 and provide funding for some agencies through the end of next September. The U.S....
Economist on Trump’s trade war: “We need freer trade, not restrictions on trade”
President Donald Trump has been playing hardball with countries on trade tariffs. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says he does not think the president’s trade war is a good idea for Missouri or the U.S. “I think we need freer trade, not...
Hundreds of troubled Missouri veterans finding “Healing Starts with the First Strum” (LISTEN)
A Mid-Missouri organization teaching veterans to play the guitar has struck a positive chord. Dave Dunklee and his wife, CJ, started the Healing Box Project 14 years ago and have taught hundreds of veterans. Dunklee says many student-veterans report that playing the...
Paris at War, another in-depth exhibit at the WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City (LISTEN)
The glamorous city of Paris survived World War I and even served as a haven for those seeking to escape the war. Where better to learn about that story than the World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, the country's official site dedicated to World War I....
A glimpse of military life from a Missouri veteran’s perspective (LISTEN)
Many of us have loved ones who have served their country or who are currently serving in the United States armed forces. For our own Alisa Nelson, this hits close to home. As part of our Veterans Day coverage, she has a special guest – her husband, who is currently...
Missouri cites 494 commercial drivers for flunking English proficiency
As of October 21st, 494 commercial drivers have been cited and pulled off of Missouri’s roadways because they could not fluently speak English. Capt. Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said commercial drivers have to satisfy federal English Language...
Missouri Monument Project Aims to Salute Service Across All Branches
In Mexico, Missouri, a grassroots effort is underway to create a monument honoring veterans from across mid-Missouri—a project that began a year ago and is now gaining traction. Russell Davis, a Vietnam veteran, told Missourinet that the idea came after visiting...
Fact or Fiction: Missouri Department of Conservation shares the truth about mountain lion sightings (LISTEN)
Mid-Missouri recently experienced a mountain lion sighting. Cameron Conner speaks with Alan Leary, Wildlife biologist and management coordinator with the Missouri Department of Conservation, to unpack how it got here and what it means for the state.
Missouri to unveil new monument for Afghanistan and Iraq veterans (LISTEN)
The Missouri Veterans Memorial has monuments for every war that Missouri veterans have fought in. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Paul Kirchoff, who says a new one will be unveiled on Veterans Day in Jefferson City.
Economist says Missouri and the U.S. can’t afford Trump’s plan on tariff rebate checks
President Donald Trump says he wants to give at least $2,000 rebate checks to most Americans as a result of money made from tariffs. High income earners would not get a check but it’s unknown who would fall in that category. Creighton University Economics Professor...
Missouri Office of Administration working on ‘Ask Mo’ chatbot
Missouri’s Office of Administration oversees 14 state agencies, and because of that, it is also responsible for implementing and maintaining Artificial Intelligence tools in those agencies. Tim Marczewski is Director of AI and Innovation with the Office of...
Missouri Showcases Route 66 History with Google Arts & Culture Partnership
Route 66 is turning 100, and Missouri is helping lead the centennial celebration. Katie Seal with Research Route 66 told Missourinet that the State Historical Society of Missouri has teamed up with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Google Arts &...
Missouri State Shocks Liberty with Late Touchdown in 21-17 Road Win
Missouri State quarterback Jacob Clark completed four straight passes on the final drive, including a 13-yard touchdown to freshman Tristian Gardner with 27 seconds remaining, to lift the Bears to a 21-17 comeback win at Liberty on Saturday. Clark finished 20 of 33...
Mizzou Can’t Keep Pace with Texas A & M
Missouri running backs Jamal Roberts and Ahmad Hardy each rushed for over 100 yards, but the No. 19 Tigers couldn’t keep pace with No. 3 Texas A&M, falling 38-17 before a sold-out Memorial Stadium crowd of 57,321 on Saturday. The loss dropped Mizzou to 6-3 overall and...
Guitar lessons strike chord with Missouri veterans
(Jefferson City, MO) -- Dave Dunklee says he’s lost track of how many veterans have benefitted from the Healing Box Project, since it began 14 years ago, but he says its in the hundreds. He says for many veterans, learning to play the guitar sooths their...
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Stop in Missouri: A 53-Foot Symbol of Holiday Spirit
Before the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree reaches the West Lawn in Washington, it will make an important stop in St. Louis on Wednesday, November 11, 2025. Chris Buckley, Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Forest Service said Missouri is a visit that is a key part...
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Former Missouri State catcher named NL Rookie of the Year
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