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Missouri Higher Education Spotlight: Former Lawmaker Warns Student Voices Could Be Silenced (LISTEN)
A long‑standing student organization at the University of Missouri is facing an uncertain future, and it’s raising questions about how students are represented in state government. Matt Pilger talks with former Missouri State Representative Ted Farnen about the...
Missourinet Sports Report
Cardinals roll, Royals bats quiet again
MSHSAA maps out the 2025-26 season across Missouri (LISTEN)
Another high school athletic season is nearing completion. Here to talk about the biggest stories, successes, and challenges is MSHSAA Communications Director Andrew Kauffman.
Why morel mushroom hunting in the Ozarks feels like a springtime treasure hunt you can taste (LISTEN)
Spring in Missouri isn’t just something you see, it’s something you go looking for. Somewhere out there, hidden in the leaves, are morel mushrooms. For Barbara Baird, the Accidental Ozarkian, this isn’t just a hobby. It’s a seasonal ritual that turns an ordinary walk...
A 35-pound beer stein challenge in Fredericktown is turning regulars into viral sensations (LISTEN)
At North Town Tavern and Pizza, it starts like a dare and ends like a spectacle. A massive 35-pound stein filled with beer sits on the bar, waiting for the next brave customer to try lifting it with one hand and taking a drink. It sounds simple enough until you see it...
Missouri Court Rejects Legal Challenge to MOScholars Program
A Missouri circuit court judge has upheld the MOScholars program, rejecting a legal challenge aimed at blocking the state’s school choice initiative. The ruling came from Cole County Circuit Court, where the judge dismissed all constitutional claims against the...
Missouri Senate committee weighs bill that would require 3rd graders be held back if they’re not reading at 3rd-grade level
Third graders in Missouri’s public schools could be held back one year if they’re not reading at a 3rd-grade level under legislation in a Missouri Senate committee. HB 2872 has already passed the Missouri House. The sponsor – State Rep. Cathy Jo Loy, R-Carthage – said...
Attorney for Springfield murder suspect counters Rep. Burlison, says client’s immigration status not relevant to case
A murder case in southwest Missouri’s Springfield has led to call for tougher actions against illegal immigrants that commit crimes. Several law enforcement personnel and some elected leaders took part in a press conference last week, during which they highlighted the...
Missouri Doctors Track Cicada COVID Variant as Cases Remain Limited
Health experts in Missouri are keeping a close watch on a newly identified COVID‑19 variant known as Cicada, though confirmed cases in the state remain limited. Dr. Sayo Weihs with University Health in Kansas City says the Cicada variant carries dozens of genetic...
State Climatologist predicts active fire season for nation, smoke can impact Missouri (LISTEN)
While severe wildfires have not affected Missouri yet, the nation’s fires surrounding the state may be a sign of things to come. Cameron Conner sits down with State Climatologist Zack Leasor to discuss how these national fires may already be hindering Missouri and...
Iranian-Missouri woman talks about journey to the U.S. and support for the war against Iran (LISTEN)
As the war against Iran continues, a 30-year-old woman from Iran now living in Missouri hopes to see the fundamentalist Islamic regime ousted from power. Negin Nezamipour Azari now lives in Cape Girardeau with her husband, who also escaped from Iran. She talked with...
Simple steps can keep your home safe as natural gas use shifts during Missouri summers (LISTEN)
As we head into spring and summer, more of us are spending time outdoors, tackling home projects, and firing up grills, but it’s also a time when natural gas safety can be overlooked. From digging in the yard to storm season and outdoor equipment, small missteps can...
Missouri, FBI, and Local Law Enforcement Coordinate World Cup Security
Missouri, federal and local law enforcement agencies are coordinating security plans for the FIFA World Cup matches scheduled for Kansas City this summer. Gov. Mike Kehoe hosted a security roundtable Monday in Jefferson City with FBI Co‑Deputy Director Andrew Bailey,...
Lawsuit filed against Missouri Military Academy alleges sexual assault
The Missouri Military Academy in central Missouri is being sued by a 12-year-old cadet over sexual assault allegations. The lawsuit claims that a 15-year-old cadet was assigned to share a room with the younger cadet near the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, and...
Proposed rule would allow for creation of marijuana research facilities in Missouri
Missouri currently does not conduct research on marijuana plants, but that will likely change in the near future. A proposed rule would allow Missouri to create marijuana research facilities across the state. Dr. Rieka Yu is Policy Director for the Division of...
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W[A]RN AND TRANSFORMED: State exhibit features U.S. military uniforms and the art created from them (LISTEN)
At the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia, there is a free exhibition featuring U.S. military war uniforms and art created from and about them. Missourian veterans shared their uniforms and their stories so that students could learn from and interpret...
Missourinet Sports Report
Cardinals roll, Royals bats quiet again
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