Missouri communities are continuing to wrestle with how to handle large-scale data center projects as concerns about infrastructure, utilities and local control collide with promises of major economic investment. Gov. Mike Kehoe said data centers can bring once-in-a-generation opportunities for communities but stressed that local leaders should have the final say on whether projects move […]

Young adults today are entering the workforce, trying to pay off debt, save money, and eventually buy a home, all while dealing with a job market being reshaped by artificial intelligence, high housing costs, and a changing economy. In Kimberly Palmer’s latest article on NerdWallet, she recently commented about some of the most important lessons. […]

Jon Gruden highlights Lindenwood Footbasll after receiving swag from the Missouri program

Missouri deer hunters will see some significant changes when the 2026 season gets underway this fall. Nonresident hunters will face a lower buck limit, the youth portion of deer season is moving up a week, and the Missouri Department of Conservation is making some major changes to how it manages chronic wasting disease. Jason Isabelle […]

Wednesday, the Missouri Supreme Court will hear a case further defining the power of citizens’ ballot petitions. Rudy Keller of the Missouri Independent explores the case histories that may come into play. Missouri redistricting referendum fight puts Supreme Court precedent to the test by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent September 1, 2026 When the Missouri Supreme […]

License plate reader technology is generating plenty of discussion in Missouri, with some agencies ending their use of the cameras while others say the systems remain an important law enforcement tool. Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Sheriffs’ Association President Matt Oller.

Most of us test-drive a car for maybe 15 or 20 minutes before deciding whether we like it. David Finkelstein makes a living doing something very different. His job is to get behind the wheel of new automobiles, put them through their paces, and then tell consumers what he really thinks about them. So today, […]

If you’re spending time outdoors this summer or fall, don’t forget your camera. Rural Missouri’s annual Missouri Snapshots Photo Contest is open, and they’re looking for great photos taken at Missouri state parks and historic sites. Whether you capture a family memory, a scenic overlook, a quiet trail, or a lesser-known park, your photo could […]

U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, says strengthening America’s access to critical minerals is essential for both economic and national security reasons as lawmakers look to reduce dependence on China. Smith, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, spoke with Missourinet ahead of a committee hearing Wednesday focused on critical mineral supply chains and strategies […]

Residents at Missouri Veterans Commission Homes have earned their stay through military service, like Helen Cunningham at Warrensburg Veterans Home. She tells Ashley Byrd about being a captain in the Marine Corps during the Cold War.

Missourians should prepare for a prolonged stretch of dangerous late-summer heat, with temperatures expected to remain well above normal into September. Kyle Perez, lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Springfield, told Missourinet about afternoon high temperatures. “We’re looking at highs anywhere from the middle to upper 90s, even some low 100s over the […]

A William Jewell College football player has died after suffering a medical emergency during the Cardinals’ season opener Saturday in Liberty. Junior running back MicahJo Barnett was taken to a hospital after emergency crews responded to a player on the sideline about 20 minutes into the game against Fort Lewis College. Liberty police say Barnett […]

Missouri’s school wastewater drug-testing program is expanding from a voluntary pilot effort to a statewide initiative after lawmakers approved legislation making participation mandatory. The program, administered through the Missouri Department of Public Safety, will eventually include school districts across the state and is expected to begin sampling in mid-September. Mike O’Connell, spokesman for the Department […]

A new law allows the speed limit on rural interstate highways to increase to 75 miles per hour. State transportation experts are determining where the higher speeds might work best. MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger says they’re looking at several factors. He also offers a prediction on when the new, higher-speed signs could be posted.

Has Spider-Man become the darling of the superhero film world? Pat McDonald and Cameron Conner think so… and the box office backs them up. Film expert and critic Pat McDonald chats with Cameron Conner about the best movies from August and the top three from summer.

Whether it’s elementary school students walking to class or college students moving back to campus, the back-to-school season brings new challenges for Missouri drivers. Matt Pilger visits with Missouri State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Eric Brown about staying safe on the road.

Charlie Parker is one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, and he was born right here in Kansas City. This weekend, the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and Kansas City Jazz ALIVE are celebrating Parker’s birthday with a special concert at the Folly Theater called “Spotlight: Charlie Parker: Saxophone Legends and Rising […]

A Missouri football legend is headed to the Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame. Matt Pilger talks with longtime Tigers coach Andy Hill about his career, recruiting some of Mizzou’s biggest stars, and the memories that stand out the most.

Researchers in Missouri have secured a federal grant to study a potential tool to fight the most aggressive and deadly breast cancers. Missouri S&T Assistant Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Professor Mostafa Yazdi says it involves using a piece of a tumor to fight the cancer itself.

Missouri sheriffs are supporting additional safeguards for automated license plate reader systems as debate continues over the use of Flock cameras across the state. Missouri Sheriffs’ Association President Matt Oller said law enforcement leaders recognize concerns about misuse and support measures to address them. “It can be misused and we want to make sure to […]