No. 25 Missouri opened the 2026 football season in convincing fashion Thursday night, rolling past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14 at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers wasted little time taking control, building a 40-0 halftime advantage behind a dominant passing performance from new starting quarterback Austin Simmons. Simmons, a transfer from Ole Miss, completed 17 of 19 passes […]

Hear from Austin Simmons after his big debut for Mizzou

Congress is back in Washington after its August recess, with government funding, the debt ceiling, and concerns from Missouri cattle producers all on the agenda. Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver about those issues and what lawmakers will be focusing on in the weeks ahead.

The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to place a congressional redistricting referendum and a separate initiative petition on the November 2026 ballot, ruling the petitions were sufficient under state law and the Missouri Constitution. In a unanimous opinion, the court reversed a Cole County Circuit Court ruling involving a […]

If you love classic cars, hot rods and just about anything with four wheels, there’s a big event coming up in northeast Missouri. The Early Tin Dusters Car Club is teaming up with Mark Twain Casino for the eighth annual car show September 12th in La Grange. There will be six classes of vehicles competing […]

If you’re looking for something a little unusual to see in the Ozarks, there’s a two-headed snake living at the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery near Branson. But that’s just one of the interesting things you’ll find at Missouri’s largest trout production facility. The hatchery has been raising trout since 1958 and produces more […]

As Missouri State football gets ready Saturday for the season opener at Texas A&M, another group of Missouri State students is getting ready for the spotlight too for home games. The Pride Marching Band has performed in some incredible places over the years, from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade […]

The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in three closely watched cases that could further define Missourians’ rights to place constitutional changes and other measures before voters through the initiative petition process. At the center of the cases is a challenge to Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ decision to block several petition measures from the […]

Route 66 is one of the most famous roads in American history, stretching nearly 2,500 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. But what makes the Mother Road so fascinating isn’t just the road itself. It’s the people, the roadside attractions, the restaurants, the artists, the characters and the stories you encounter along the way. Author […]

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. […]

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 […]