Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has filed an amendment to a bipartisan college sports bill co-sponsored by fellow Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt, saying he wants to ensure federal law does not override Missouri’s restrictions on biological males competing in girls’ and women’s sports. The amendment was filed Thursday to Schmitt’s Protect College Sports Act, legislation designed […]

As Missouri continues to see interest from data center developers, some lawmakers are raising questions about how those projects could affect communities across the state. Matt Pilger talks with State Representative Don Mayhew of Crocker.

Protect College Sports Act gaining Trump’s endorsement

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says her office took legal action on Missouri’s congressional redistricting dispute months before Secretary of State Denny Hoskins ruled a proposed ballot measure as unconstitutional. Hanaway told Missourinet her office previously filed a federal lawsuit over the same legal question now at the center of a lawsuit in Cole County […]

Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is urging the Justice Department to take action after a Senate committee voted Thursday morning to hold former White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the contempt referral on a party-line vote after Fauci invoked his Fifth […]

Heavy rain caused flooding problems across parts of central and northern Missouri early Thursday, prompting water rescues and power outages. In central Missouri, Columbia and Boone County were among the hardest-hit areas, where firefighters rescued people from two vehicles trapped in floodwaters. Forecasters said many locations received between one and three inches of rain overnight, […]

Missouri voters have spoken, and now the focus shifts from election night results to what they mean for the state going forward. From the defeat of two high-profile constitutional amendments to key congressional primaries and the road to November, there are plenty of takeaways from Tuesday’s election. Missourinet reporter Matt Pilger covered the races and […]

College athletics has changed dramatically in just the past few years, but a bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, has the backing of the SEC and Big Ten conferences for the Protect College Sports Act, legislation aimed at bringing more stability to college sports while preserving opportunities for student-athletes. Senator Schmitt […]

National Farmers Market Week is shining a spotlight on one of Missouri’s biggest and most successful producer-only markets. The Columbia Farmers Market is celebrating with family activities, live music, contests, and special events while also highlighting the important role local farmers and artisans play in feeding and strengthening mid-Missouri communities. Corrina Smith, Executive Director of […]

One of the more notable trends from Missouri’s August 4 primary election was the number of voters who requested nonpartisan ballots rather than choosing a Republican or Democratic ballot. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said voter interest in the statewide constitutional amendments drove many Missourians to cast ballots focused solely on those issues. Some polling […]

Missourinet note: We asked Secretary of State Hoskins to address Hatfield’s statement regarding delayed certification. See his reply at the bottom of this article. by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent August 5, 2026 The campaign seeking a public vote on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map is asking a Cole County judge to do more than put the […]

A powerful piece of American history is making its way across the country as part of the Tunnels to Towers Foundation’s Steel Across America tour. An authentic steel beam from the World Trade Center is in Kansas City today (Aug 5) and later this week at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, serving as a tribute […]

Missouri voters delivered clear results in Tuesday’s primary election, rejecting two closely watched constitutional amendments while approving measures tied to parks funding and county government operations. Voters turned down Amendment 5, a proposal that would have begun phasing out Missouri’s individual income tax as state revenues grew and allowed lawmakers to expand sales taxes to […]

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Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has rejected an effort to place a referendum on the ballot that would challenge the state’s newly drawn congressional districts. The decision came Tuesday while Missourians were voting in congressional races using the new map approved by lawmakers in 2025. The map redrew district boundaries across the state and […]

Missouri Congressman Mark Alford is touting progress on several fronts, including a potential F-15E mission for Whiteman Air Force Base, a bipartisan military construction measure, and a proposal designed to protect federal employees from financial fraud. He recently spoke with Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger.

Missourians buying a vehicle next year will be among the first in the state to try out the new FUSION system. The Department of Revenue says it will eliminate the customary “temp (license) tag” process. Director Trish Vincent say it’s designed to close a loophole that resulted in millions of vehicle sales tax dollars going […]

University of Missouri Extension Climatologist Zach Leasor says the wild weather in July is surprising on a couple of fronts. Oppressive heat and torrential rains dominated the headlines, but he says overall, the month was pretty “average.” He’s also talking about the impact of “Super El Nino.”

Missouri Lt. Gov. David Wasinger recently led a national discussion on issues affecting older Americans at the National Lieutenant Governors Association annual meeting in Denver. As Missouri’s official advocate for seniors, Wasinger said states are exploring ways to make it easier for older adults and caregivers to access services. He pointed to Minnesota’s “single front […]

The Missouri primary is Tuesday, August 4th, and voters across the state are preparing to make important decisions that could shape Missouri for years to come. Missourinet reporter Matt Pilger and Missouri Independent Deputy Editor Rudi Keller join Show Me Today to break down the issues, races, and ballot measures voters should know before heading […]