Creating a new engineering field to help bolster the workforce of tomorrow. That’s what Missouri...
Harvest season is here for Missouri’s homegrown nuts
As the cool fall air begins to change the leaves, so too do Missouri’s homegrown nuts get ready...
Thousands of Missourians prepare to drop, cover, and hold on in earthquake drill
Missouri will be one of fourteen U.S. states to participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut...
What non-hunters need to know during Missouri’s hunting seasons
The deer and turkey hunting seasons are underway in Missouri and non-hunters are reminded to keep...
What closures to expect in Missouri on this Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day
(Jefferson City, MO) – Two holidays are being celebrated today by state and federal governments -...
MU scientists create solution that removes microscopic plastic from drinking water
University of Missouri-Columbia scientists are battling a health danger so small that it’s...
Truman State University offers ‘Serial Killers and Psychopaths’ class to the public
Some people are fascinated with true crime shows, novels, and podcasts. Truman State University,...
School president on Truman State being named Top Public University in Midwest by US News (LISTEN)
According to US News and World Report rankings, Truman State University is the best midwestern...
Missouri works to futureproof its workforce pipeline
A Missouri House committee is working to solve the state's growing workforce challenges. Education...
Emails show Missouri leader pleads with vendors to fix childcare payment system problems
Missouri hopes to clear up snafus soon in its transition from an old childcare payment system to a...
University of Central Missouri recognized for work to reach military community
The University of Central Missouri has taken many efforts to serve U.S. military members and their...
What to know about Missouri’s 56th Teacher of the Year
Missouri’s 2025 Teacher of the Year award goes to a Kansas City-area educator. Jennifer Jones, who...
Federal and Missouri agencies work to battle rise in hoax threats against schools
Missouri has had many school threats so far this school year. U.S. Attorney Sayler Fleming said...
Teachers union calls on State Auditor Fitzpatrick to investigate Missouri charter schools
The American Federation of Teachers wants Missouri to audit the state’s current and closed charter...
National science and technology competition is recruiting Missouri whiz kids
From public safety to drought problems, a national science and technology contest is looking for...
Teachers union wants the Missouri state auditor to probe charter schools (LISTEN)
A teacher’s union wants the state auditor to examine Missouri's 37 charter schools. Alisa Nelson...
Numerous social media threats made against Missouri schools this week
Schools in several Missouri cities have received online threats this week, including new threats...
Show Me State Air Show this weekend to honor 80th anniversary of D-Day
An air show this weekend in Jefferson City will honor the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion...
Lee’s Summit English educator named Missouri’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
Missouri’s 56th Teacher of the Year is a high school English teacher from the Kansas City area. A...
New Mizzou-developed vaccine protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease (LISTEN)
University of Missouri researchers are working to protect the state’s $1.6 billion cattle...
Missouri moves forward with $1.7 billion plan to increase broadband connectivity
Missouri is receiving more than $1.7 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity....
Meet Miss Missouri Ashley Berry
Since the age of four, the reigning Miss Missouri has been dreaming of walking along the Miss...
Missouri school employees trained to identify potential safety threats (LISTEN)
Missouri students are back in school and hundreds of school employees have already been trained to...
Virtual assistant programs cannot “match the musicality” of human speech yet, says Missouri S&T researcher
A language researcher at Missouri S&T is studying perceptions of Siri or Alexa’s accented...
College advocacy group vents about Missouri’s student loan forgiveness lawsuits
For two years, Missouri has led the effort in preventing the Biden Administration from providing...
Training helps Missouri school employees assess potential safety threats
Taking threats seriously is foundational, according to John McDonald, chief operating officer of...
Missouri Solicitor General defends Biden Administration loan forgiveness lawsuits
The Biden Administration is being sued over its efforts to forgive student loan debt. This latest...
St. Joseph parents need cash? School district offers $500 gift cards to help boost student attendance
Since the pandemic, Missouri schools have been dealing with a drop in attendance, and a northwest...
New school year, new Missouri education law upon us
From school funding to teacher pay, a controversial Missouri law began Wednesday that affects your...
Dolly Parton to visit Missouri today to celebrate milestone in free book program
Country music legend Dolly Parton is in Missouri today to praise the state working, possibly 9 to...