NEWS UPDATE
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
Mizzou ranks 335 out of 361 when it comes to free throws
Tracking Drug Trends: Missouri Schools Begin Wastewater Testing for Fentanyl and More (LISTEN)
A different kind of test is happening in Missouri schools, and it’s not about math or reading. It’s about what’s in the wastewater. The state has launched a pilot program to check for signs of fentanyl and other drugs. Show Me Today’s Matt Pilger spoke with Mike...
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...
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...
Missourinet Sports Report
Mizzou ranks 335 out of 361 when it comes to free throws
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