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Gov. Kehoe’s Plan to End Missouri Income Tax Faces Strong Democratic Opposition
Gov. Mike Kehoe’s State of the State address is sparking sharp debate at the Capitol. Kehoe wants to eliminate Missouri’s income tax, saying it would leave more money in Missourians’ pockets. But House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, D-Kansas City, calls that...
“A Foundation For Growth”: Highlights of Gov. Kehoe’s State of the State Address and budget proposal
Gov. Mike Kehoe said he is building “A Foundation For Growth” in Missouri. During his State of the State Address on Tuesday, he told the state legislature he’s energized by the work still ahead. “Because today isn’t just about reflecting on where we’ve been over the...
(WATCH) Gov. Kehoe’s State of the State Address
Gov. Mike Kehoe is set to give his State of the State Address on January 13 at 3 p.m. in the Missouri House of Representatives. He will be addressing members of the Missouri House and Senate. The governor will share his legislative priorities and state budget proposal...
Renewed effort to allow pregnant women in Missouri to finalize divorces
There’s a renewed effort to allow pregnant women in Missouri to finalize divorces. Current law allows them to file for divorce, but they cannot be finalized while they’re still pregnant. State Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern, D-Clay County, is sponsoring the Missouri Senate...
Missouri receives delayed federal childcare funding
The Missouri Department of elementary and Secondary Education says the state has received federal childcare subsiding funding. The department says all funding requests from the Administration for Children and Families that had been delayed due to required additional...
St. Louis Cardinals send Arenado to Arizona
The St. Louis Cardinals traded third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Jack Martinez and cash considerations. Arenado, 34, spent five seasons with the Cardinals from 2021 through 2025, becoming one of...
Kansas City Royals to Move In Outfield Walls For More Offense
The Kansas City Royals announced changes to Kauffman Stadium that will reshape the outfield, effective with the 2026 season. The changes will move the walls closer to the field, increasing offensive action and bringing fans closer to the play. The outfield wall will...
Missouri Sees Spike in Influenza A and RSV; Hospitals Urge Smart Care Choices
Flu and respiratory illnesses are hitting Missouri hard, and MU Health Care in Columbia says its emergency rooms are feeling the strain. Dr. Laura Morris, Chief Medical Officer for ambulatory care, told Missourinet, that it’s important for patients to pick the right...
Wash U student awarded “Marshall scholarship,” will study medicine in the UK (LISTEN)
A senior at Washington University in St. Louis will soon be headed across the pond to study medicine in England, after he was named a recipient of the Marshall Scholarship. Omar Abdelmoity talked about his plans with Missourinet’s Marshall Griffin.
NASCAR’s 2026 Chase Puts Consistency Back in the Spotlight
NASCAR announced it will reintroduce The Chase as its championship format beginning in the 2026 season, marking a return to the points-based postseason structure used from 2004 through 2013. The move follows a comprehensive review involving industry stakeholders and...
Missouri Schools Improve APR Scores as State Targets Literacy and Teacher Recruitment (LISTEN)
Missouri schools are showing progress, but there’s still work to do. The latest state report card says more than 91% of public schools met or exceeded standards in 2025. So what’s next for the remaining nine percent? How is the state tackling teacher shortages and...
Missourinet Sports Report
Mizzou addresses special teams issues by signing Florida State kicker
St. Louis County vending machines offer help to the community (LISTEN)
Snacks and soda are not the only items being dealt in St. Louis County vending machines. Rather a life-saving medication used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Alisa Nelson talks to Dr. Kanika Cunningham, Director of the St. Louis County Health Department, who...
Top Missouri House Democrat on Kehoe’s expected tax cut plan: “This is likely to simply shift the tax burden”
Gov. Mike Kehoe says a top priority is to eliminate Missouri’s income tax and details of his plan are expected Tuesday during his State of the State Address. State House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, D-Kansas City, said she’s concerned that cutting the tax will make...
Missouri Auditor Fitzpatrick on Kehoe’s expected tax cut plan: “We need to do a lot of analysis because it is a risk”
Gov. Mike Kehoe is set to give his State of State address Tuesday – and is expected to lay out his plan to gradually eliminate Missouri’s income tax. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick told KMOX Radio in St. Louis he is open to getting rid of the state income tax but...
Missouri Leaders Fire Back at Chiefs, Propose Penalties and New Designation
Lawmakers in Jefferson City are taking aim at the Kansas City Chiefs after the team announced plans to move across the state line to Kansas. State Sen. Nick Schroer, R- St. Charles County, said it has become abundantly clear over the past several weeks that the NFL...
Missourinet Sports Report
Mizzou addresses special teams issues by signing Florida State kicker
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