NEWS UPDATE
Flash Flooding Brings Rescues, State Of Emergency And Death In Missouri
Flash flooding across parts of south-central and eastern Missouri prompted more than 200 water rescues, a state of emergency declaration and at least one death over the weekend. Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency Friday after heavy rains of 6 to 12 inches...
Early Voting Underway As Missouri Voters Prepare To Decide Four Constitutional Amendments
Early voting is underway across Missouri ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election, with voters set to decide four proposed constitutional amendments covering taxes, elections and state programs. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said Missouri voters can choose a party...
Missouri Film Incentives Fueling New Projects (LISTEN)
Similar to 2025, the Missouri Film Office says this year is shaping up to be a good year for Missouri-based movies, documentaries, short films, TV shows, and commercials. Director Andrea Sporcic Klund says her strategy of inviting producers who are native...
Missouri Partners with Federal Government to Speed Nuclear Energy Projects (LISTEN)
Missouri is looking to speed up the development of nuclear energy and other major infrastructure projects by partnering with the federal government. Governor Mike Kehoe signed a new agreement aimed at cutting red tape and shortening the permitting process. Our Capitol...
How Missourians Can Reset Their Budget and Financial Goals for the Second Half of 2026 (LISTEN)
Halfway through 2026, it is a great time to take a fresh look at your finances. Whether you're feeling the impact of higher prices or want to make more progress toward your savings goals, a midyear financial checkup can help you finish the year stronger. Kimberly...
Trump Housing Bill Delay Draws Mixed Reactions from Missouri Lawmakers
A bipartisan housing bill designed to increase housing affordability has become the center of a political dispute in Washington after President Donald Trump postponed signing the measure into law. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., 5th District, helped develop the...
Kehoe Signs Bills Targeting Public Safety, Military Families And Online Protections In Missouri
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed six bills into law Thursday, approving measures that increase penalties for some drunken driving offenses, require age verification on certain adult websites, expand support for military families and update public safety regulations. One of the...
Missouri Drivers Are Getting Hit With These Expensive Auto Problems: How to Avoid Them (LISTEN)
If you're planning a summer road trip or just driving around Missouri, a few changes are happening in the automotive world that could end up costing you money if you're not paying attention. Some new vehicles no longer come with a spare tire, catalytic converter...
Missouri State Professor Honored by Chickasaw Nation Shares What Most Americans Get Wrong About Native Americans (LISTEN)
A Missouri State University educator who has spent her career helping people better understand Native American culture and history is receiving one of the Chickasaw Nation's highest honors. Dr. Kayla Robinson, director of Missouri State's School of Special Education,...
Why Country Auctions Are Making a Comeback in Missouri (LISTEN)
In an age of online shopping, Facebook Marketplace and digital auctions, there's still something special about spending a Saturday morning at a country auction. You never know what you'll find, who you'll meet or what stories might come attached to an old chair, piece...
Missouri Senate Budget Leader says we must step back on spending (LISTEN)
Governor Mike Kehoe took his editing pen to the state budget and cut/paused about $500 million in spending. He said that legislators planned to spend more than the state can afford right now. The spending plan is still roughly $50 billion. Ashley Byrd talks with...
Complaints Connected To ESPN Analyst Draw Investigation In Missouri
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says her office is investigating complaints involving ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller, with concerns ranging from fantasy football leagues to charitable activities. Hanaway confirmed to Missourinet that investigators are...
What Are the Odds? Four People in One Missouri Delivery Room Shared the Same Birthday (LISTEN)
Most parents remember every detail of the day their child is born. For one Missouri mom, the day was already special because it was her birthday. But when her son arrived, she discovered she wasn't the only one celebrating. Two members of her hospital care team also...
Dinoroarus Roars Back to the Saint Louis Zoo: Executive Director Michael Macek on Dinosaurs, Conservation and Family Fun (LISTEN)
The summer attraction that's millions of years in the making is back at the Saint Louis Zoo. Dinoroarus has returned to Historic Hill, featuring 20 animatronic dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures that roar, move, and spit water, bringing the age of dinosaurs to life...
Missouri Deer Hunters: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply for These Limited Public Hunts Before the Deadline (LISTEN)
If you're planning to hunt deer this fall, there's an important deadline you won't want to miss. The Missouri Department of Conservation is now accepting applications for more than 140 managed deer hunts across the state, offering unique opportunities for everyone...
Congressman Graves: federal funding for Missouri’s highway improvements, military bases (LISTEN)
Missouri’s Congressman Sam Graves serves on some big committees – which have delivered some big money to Missouri for highways and for military bases. Matt Pilger gets the good news firsthand from Graves, who represents all of northern Missouri.
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