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Missouri legislators lead charge to enhance missing persons alert systems
WASHINGTON — In missing persons cases, every second is important. As the minutes and hours tick by, they could be the difference between life and death. For people with intellectual … more
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Impact of proposed income tax elimination debated
Voters will be asked on Aug. 4 if the legislature should be required to phase out individual income tax while removing limits in the Missouri Constitution on sales and other taxes on goods and … more
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New Missouri law requires drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent
In the spring of 2021, Cecilia Williams lost her son, daughter-in-law and grandson to a drunken driver. Williams, who lives in Bonne Terre, is now raising the two orphaned grandchildren who … more
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Missouri makes its presence felt at Freedom 250: The Great American State Fair
WASHINGTON — The Big Birthday Party has begun. The 250th Anniversary of America’s Independence is officially on Saturday, but the U.S. government has already begun the festivities. Freedom … more
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Gary Pinkel pleads guilty to DWI charge; state recommends a $1,000 fine
Gary Pinkel, the former head football coach at the University of Missouri, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated with a recommended fine of $1,000 to be imposed plus … more
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MoDOT's I-70 truck parking expansion aims to improve highway safety
Missouri’s trucking and freight shipping industry has made massive expansions in the last decade, and with that comes the need for more parking for the large vehicles driving the growth. In … more
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'We're losing money': Egg producers grapple with price crash in past year
Many egg producers are going through a tough time as prices have decreased sharply over the past year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a dozen Grade A large eggs cost consumers … more
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s proposed restrictions on birthright citizenship, dealing a sharp rebuke to the president’s aggressive immigration … more
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Supreme Court overturns $1.25 million Roundup lawsuit
WASHINGTON — In a significant win for a St. Louis-based chemical manufacturer, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a judgment in favor of a Missouri man who contended that the … more
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Missouri road needs are bigger than MoDOT’s budget
Missouri has the seventh largest state highway system in the U.S., and a new Missouri Department of Transportation report says safety, reliability and maintenance of infrastructure are top priorities … more
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New World Screwworm raises concerns for beef prices, operation costs
As cases of the New World Screwworm rise in the U.S., state officials are working to prevent the parasitic fly from reaching Missouri. Since June 3, there have been 15 reported cases of New … more
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Missouri Sen. Hawley savors 'win' over MLB after Pride Night debacle
WASHINGTON - Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is savoring a win over Major League Baseball in a recent confrontation over the right of athletes to promote Bible verses on their uniforms during the … more
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Missouri lawmakers react to Trump's refusal to sign bipartisan housing bill
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s decision Wednesday to cancel the signing of a bipartisan housing bill left Missouri lawmakers searching for a solution to one of the nation’s most pressing … more
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Missouri home prices, sales increased in April
The residential housing market in Missouri gained momentum in April, with sales activity and prices increasing on both a monthly and year-over-year basis, according to market statistics from the … more
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Missouri libraries see increased demand as inflation strains household budgets
The U.S. Department of Commerce reported in April that the current inflation rate is at a three-year high of 3.8%, up from March’s rate of 3.5%, and prompting many Americans to look for ways to … more
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Childcare centers across the state grapple with staff retention issues
As more discussions about supplying adequate, affordable childcare are had across the state, childcare centers continue to struggle with staff retention. Beth Ann Lang, deputy chief executive … more
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Missouri senator shines as Republicans defeat Democrats 11-2 in annual baseball game
WASHINGTON  —  Under the bright lights of Nationals Park, the red-capped left fielder stretched his entire 6-foot-6-inch length to catch the ball, bouncing up with a bloody face. It … more
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‘They’re already here’: Regulating data centers stalls in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY — The rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers is far outstripping efforts to regulate them in Missouri and other states. As a result, communities are left with failed … more
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Funding power plants was on the ballot 50 years ago, will it be again?
This spring, Missouri lawmakers sparred over whether to build — and how to fund construction of — new nuclear power plants. The potential for new multi-billion dollar nuclear projects has … more
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Recipients oppose new 'MO Healthy SNAP' restrictions
Sib Wylds uses Sour Patch Kids to quickly raise their blood sugar levels when they drop too low as an effect of their diabetes. In five months, the candy will no longer be covered by food stamps … more
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