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Missouri Sen. Schmitt hears testimony on dangers of too much screen time for children
A U.S. Senate committee is examining the effects on children who spend hours with their eyes glued to smartphones, tablets, and other devices. During a hearing Thursday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Jeremy Horvath, CEO of educational company LME...
Flu Season Hits Missouri Hard, With Another Peak Possible in February
Flu hospitalizations in Missouri are still running high, and doctors say this season is hitting harder than usual. In an update on Thursday, MU Health Care’s Dr. Amruta Padhye said one reason is that we’re dealing with a different strain of influenza this year. “It's...
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer Visits Missouri Capitol, Talks Recovery and City Priorities
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer visited Jefferson City on Wednesday for the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast and a visit to the Capitol. She told Missourinet that the trip gave her a chance to connect with lawmakers and share St. Louis’ priorities for the new legislative...
Missouri’s Columbia College Taps Toby Arquette as President, Eyes Tech and AI Future (LISTEN)
Big changes are coming to one of mid-Missouri’s most recognized colleges. Columbia College has announced its next president, Dr. Toby Arquette. He says his leadership style will center on radical transparency and preparing students for a rapidly changing world. Show...
Missourinet Sports Report
Mahomes goal is to be ready Week 1
Missouri Teen Beats the Clock to Become One of America’s Rarest Eagle Scouts (LISTEN)
John Hayes of Lake Ozark didn’t just earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he earned every merit badge offered by Scouting America. A feat fewer than 650 Scouts nationwide have achieved in more than a century. From STEM programs to community service, camping adventures to...
Cannabis as a small business: How the State of Missouri helps (LISTEN)
Before marijuana use and sales were legal in Missouri, there were plenty of both going on. Now the state has a say in how small growers do their business. Lesley Turek of the state health department explains what a microbusiness is and why it matters to marijuana...
Missouri bill would bring back presidential primary and expand no-excuse absentee voting
A wide-ranging elections bill would restore Missouri’s presidential primary and lengthen the time that voters can cast an absentee ballot in-person without and excuse. It’s sponsored by State Rep. Peggy McGaugh, R-Carroll County. McGaugh, a former county clerk,...
Missouri Governor Wants School Districts to Have Letter Grades, Open Enrollment
Students in Missouri schools get report cards — and soon, school districts will too. Governor Mike Kehoe said he’s signed a new executive order that will require every district in the state to receive a letter grade. “The real test of Missouri's education system...
‘Stop the Bleed:’ New law requires life-saving tool in Missouri schools (LISTEN)
A new Missouri law aims to help schools better prepare for health emergencies. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, who led the effort to require “Stop the Bleed” kits in the state’s K-12 public schools.
Missouri Group Helping Spur New Businesses (LISTEN)
A Missouri economic development group says 2025 was a strong year. Allen Dillingham of the Missouri Technology Corporation says they invested millions of dollars to help small businesses get started or expand. He says those projects, scattered throughout the state,...
Nolan Arenado shares an emotional farewell message to St. Louis
Nolan Arenado closed his chapter in St. Louis with a heartfelt farewell, posting a lengthy message on Instagram thanking the Cardinals organization, his teammates, and the fans who embraced him during his five seasons in red. The All-Star third baseman reflected on...
Missouri Sen. Hawley changes vote to ‘no’ on War Powers measure
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, is changing his vote on a measure to invoke the War Powers Act following military action against Venezuela. Last week, Hawley and four other Republicans joined Democrats in voting “yes” on the resolution, which would bar any further...
Missouri DESE Outlines Best Practices for AI in Classrooms
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is giving schools some guidance on how to handle Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. Kelli Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services (DESE), told Missourinet that technology changes how you...
Missouri Attorney General Hanaway takes on suspected law breakers in three major industries (LISTEN)
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is taking aim at three items often found in convenience stores and other businesses across the state. Alisa Nelson chats with Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, who says her office is ramping up efforts to fight against video...
Rabies remains a threat to Missouri pets and wildlife (LISTEN)
Confirmation in November of rabies in a dog in southwest Missouri’s McDonald County has state health leaders reminding the public that the virus remains a threat to pets and their owners. Marshall Griffin talks with Molly Baker, lead zoonotic disease epidemiologist...
Missourinet Sports Report
Mahomes goal is to be ready Week 1
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