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‘No longer cows and plows’: Lawmakers hear ways to boost Missouri’s agtech industry
Missouri’s agtech industry brings in over $94 billion to the state. That’s according to Kristine...
Missouri recognized as a top state in building skilled workforce
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development was recognized at a national...
Warning to Missouri drivers: Peak deer breeding and hunting seasons headed our way
The rut is here, otherwise known as peak deer breeding season, where bucks chase deer across...
Law Enforcement learning to draw blood in effort to keep Missouri roads safer (LISTEN)
Thanks to the Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Program and the Missouri Safety Center at the University...
Missouri State’s Biff Williams involved in Utah Tech lawsuit over ‘inappropriate’ incident
Missouri State University President Richard “Biff” Williams is involved in a federal lawsuit...
Black Missouri students allegedly being targeted in racist texts across the U.S.
Several black students at two Missouri institutions are the targets of a national racist spamming...
Dinosaur dig results in large triceratops finding by Missouri researchers (LISTEN)
Westminster College researchers in central Missouri’s Fulton have uncovered more than 100...
New Missouri S&T semiconductor engineering program could signal new industrial revolution (LISTEN)
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...