Gov. Mike Parson has extended a drought alert in Missouri until next May. All or portions of at...
Parson extends drought order, says third year of drought would cause ‘major problems’
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U.S. Postal Service shipping rates going up in January
Postal rates for shipping packages are going up. Effective January 21st, Priority Mail prices will...
Central Missouri evergreen chosen to go on Governor’s Mansion lawn
(Jefferson City, MO) -- This year's Christmas tree that will sparkle on the Governor's Mansion...
Missouri Lottery reaches $8 Billion in proceeds for education
More than $8 billion have now been forwarded to public education throughout the state by the...
Trial over Missouri’s photo voter ID law begins Friday
A trial over Missouri’s law that requires voters to show photo identification at the polls is set...
Missouri doctor gives advice for trying cannabis for the first time
Missouri legalized recreational marijuana last November, but it is still a drug and could be...
Kehoe represents Missouri in his first-ever trade mission overseas
Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe has completed a trade mission to Germany. Kehoe and other Missouri...
Kansas City’s homeless coordinator: “The goal has to be to end it”
In the battle to end homelessness, Kansas City is working to help those in need get shelter when...
Governors Parson and Kelly take part in ‘Disagree Better’ initiative
The governors of Missouri and Kansas are making it a point to “disagree better.” That’s the name...
MU expert on political elections: “A lot of people are dissatisfied with the choices they are offered”
If you’re feeling less than impressed with the presidential candidates, research shows you are not...
MU expert: Americans grouse about political system, but reelect same people
According to Pew Research Center, the outlook on national politics is overwhelmingly negative....
Missouri State University center to help students with autism transition to college
Missouri State University in West Plains has broken ground on a future autism center to help...
Group says federal staffing proposal would ‘decimate’ Missouri’s nursing homes
The federal government wants to require nursing homes nationwide to boost nursing staff levels,...
Bailey calls for revoking visas of international students who support Hamas
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is calling for international students to be kicked out of...
Meet the 2023 Class of Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame
In a salute to our nation’s heroes, seven military members have been inducted into the Missouri...
Nearly 100,000 marijuana expungements since Amendment 3 passed last year
Nearly 100,000 criminal convictions involving marijuana offenses have been expunged in Missouri...
Mum’s the word as Missouri House panel concludes second closed meeting
Mum’s the word as the Missouri House Ethics Committee concluded its second meeting at the State...
Feral hogs remain a problem in 38 Missouri counties
Feral hogs remain a problem in 38 Missouri counties, mostly south of Interstate 44. Their herds,...
Coalition fights back against Missouri’s period product tax
Missouri is one of 21 states that taxes feminine hygiene products at 9.6%. One Missourian, who is...
St. Louis business to expand, creating 400 jobs
Clayco has announced that it will relocate and expand its St. Louis offices and operations center...
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt’s bill aims to reach space faster (LISTEN)
Missouri’s Freshman U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has reached across the aisle to try to help US...
Missouri designates historic Hawken rifle as official state rifle
Missouri is showcasing a piece of its history by making a rifle an officially recognized state...
Is it Missour-EE or Missour-UH? Linguist says both are right
A St. Louis University poll interviewed 900 likely Missouri voters asking how they pronounce their...
Missouri suing Biden Administration over abortion pills
The state of Missouri is suing the Biden Administration over distributing abortion pills in the...
Meet one of Missouri’s school counselors of the year
The state and the Missouri School Counselor Association have chosen three people to serve as...
Missouri teams up with national nonprofit to help close digital divide
Missouri’s broadband development director said better internet connectivity and affordability go...
Hawley says Biden and MOHELA are both to blame in late student loan billing
The Biden Administration is withholding $7.2 million in payments to the Missouri Higher Education...
Ameren Missouri says reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 is attainable and affordable
Ameren Missouri has laid out a plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. The electric...
Parson among 15 governors opposed to federal nursing home staffing rule
Gov. Mike Parson and the Republican governors of 14 other states object to a proposed federal rule...
BREAKING: After seven years at the helm, Missouri Department of Corrections director to resign
New leadership will soon take over at the Missouri Department of Corrections. Director Anne...