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Missouri Auto Expert: Why New Car Prices Keep Rising, Whether Hybrids Are Worth It, and Where America’s Safest Drivers Live (LISTEN)
If you've shopped for a new vehicle lately, you've probably experienced a little sticker shock. The average price of a new car has now climbed above $50,000, while more drivers are taking a second look at hybrids as electric vehicle sales cool off. We will also find...
How Right-of-Way Maintenance in Missouri Helps Prevent Power Outages (LISTEN)
When the power goes out, the first question most of us ask is, “When will it come back on?” A lot of the work that prevents those outages happens long before the storm clouds roll in. Missouri Electric Cooperatives spend a lot of time maintaining the areas around...
Missouri Prison Research Program Promotes Calmer, Safer Facilities (LISTEN)
Four Missouri prisons are trying out a prison reform technique aimed at creating a calmer, safer environment. University of Missouri Social Work Professor Kelli Canada says they’re using methods that worked well in Scandinavian prisons. She says some of the changes...
Could Missouri Follow Tennessee? Amendment 5 Debate Takes Shape
Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 5 during the Aug. 4 election, and supporters and opponents are taking their case directly to voters ahead of the vote. Americans for Prosperity-Missouri and Missouri Tax Relief Now spent this week holding a series of "Road to...
Missouri Classrooms Are Changing: How New Teachers Are Preparing for Gen Alpha and Beyond (LISTEN)
As Gen Z and millennials continue reshaping the workforce, they're looking for careers that offer purpose, flexibility, and the chance to make a real difference. Teaching remains one of those professions, but today's classrooms look much different than they did even a...
Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison addresses Healthcare, Housing And Foreign Policy (LISTEN)
A lot is happening in Washington these days—from disagreements over housing policy to questions about America's response to Iran and the future of healthcare. Matt Pilger recently caught up with Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison to get his perspective on those issues...
Missouri Agriculture Department Seeks Reports of Livestock Lost in Southeast Flooding, Director Calls Losses “Devastating”
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is asking residents to report livestock that are missing or found following historic flooding in southeast Missouri. State Agriculture Director Chris Chinn explained, "There's a lot of livestock that are missing off of farms. So...
Missouri Healthcare Law Expands Doula Services, Tracks Tick-Borne Illness
Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed a wide-ranging healthcare bill that expands access to doula services for pregnant women and requires Missouri to begin tracking cases of Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a tick-borne syndrome that causes allergies to mammal products. The new law...
Missouri health officials unpack “explosive diarrhea” parasite outbreak (LISTEN)
Nearly 20 states have reported cases of cyclosporiasis, which causes upset stomach and severe diarrhea. Missouri Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnas says such cases are more common during the warmer months of the year and can be connected to improper washing of produce....
Flood Recovery Begins Across Missouri After Hundreds Of Rescues
Emergency crews across south-central Missouri have shifted from rescue operations to damage assessments and recovery efforts after historic flash flooding prompted hundreds of rescues and caused extensive damage over the weekend. Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of...
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...
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