US Senator Josh Hawley is taking on Flock Safety and other surveillance companies over how and where their cameras, and their data, are used. In a bipartisan hearing Wednesday, Hawley said Flock subscriptions allow unrestricted nationwide access to personal information from hundreds of thousands of cameras. “A customer in a Flock network, for example, just […]

State Sen. Rick Brattin says a recent federal appeals court ruling validates the arguments he and Congressman Bob Onder made in their challenge to Missouri’s congressional maps. Both Republicans are part a federal lawsuit challenging the use of Missouri’s 2022 congressional map,  Brattin told Missourinet he was encouraged by Monday’s ruling from the 8th U.S. Circuit […]

Missourians who buy their own health insurance and many people covered through small-business plans could see premiums increase between 10% and 26% in 2027. Preliminary rate filings submitted to the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance show higher costs may be on the way for consumers. Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Director Angie Nelson […]

Andy Reid explains why Patrick Mahomes played much better in Week 2

Imagine raising a puppy knowing that, after more than two years of training, that dog could become a service animal that helps someone live a more independent life. That’s the work happening at Retrieving Freedom, a Missouri organization training service dogs for people who need them. Our partners at Missouri Electric Cooperatives are helping support […]

We spend a lot of time around the Mississippi River in Missouri, but how much do we really know about how the river works? This fall, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are bringing back an unusual cruise that takes passengers right into a working lock and dam system near the confluence of the Mississippi […]

St. Charles is adding a massive bronze sculpture to Historic Main Street, but the person it honors may be someone many Missourians have never heard of. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable is widely recognized as the founder of Chicago, but his story also has a connection to St. Charles. The new 8-and-a-half-foot sculpture called “Explorer” is […]

If you’re ready for fall in Missouri, you don’t have to wait for the leaves to start changing to make plans. The Missouri Department of Conservation is tracking fall color across the state with weekly reports from foresters who know where the best colors are starting to show up. Russell Hinnah is MDC’s Forestry Field […]

Missouri U.S. Rep. Bob Onder says a federal appeals court ruling in favor of the state’s 2025 congressional map protects the choices voters made during the August primary election. Onder, one of the candidates involved in the lawsuit that led to Monday’s 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision, told Missourinet he believes the Missouri […]

As artificial intelligence continues to advance, some researchers are warning that future AI systems could operate beyond human control and pose serious risks. Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley said the Trump administration has taken the right approach by testing advanced AI models for potential national security concerns. Hawley told Missourinet he supports the federal government’s ongoing […]

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling could disrupt the state’s election process that is underway by reverting orders to a map that the Supreme Courts of the state and nation have blocked. In a decision late Monday, the court also issued a seven-day pause on its order, to allow the U.S. Supreme Court […]

Missouri trucking companies are facing mounting pressure as diesel prices climb, with some long-established carriers shutting down as fuel costs continue to rise. Diesel prices in Missouri are up nearly 60% from a year ago, creating new challenges across the state’s trucking industry. Missouri Trucking Association President and CEO Tom Crawford said the impact is […]

We’ve all been around railroad tracks, but we probably don’t think about railroad safety enough. In fact, Missouri Operation Lifesaver says a person or vehicle is hit by a train somewhere in the United States every three hours. Today kicks off See Tracks? Think Train® Week, formerly known as Rail Safety Week. It’s a national […]

One of the most iconic Batman stories has arrived on a streaming service near you: “Batman: Knightfall Part 1.” Cameron Conner chats with Crossroads Comics and Art Owner Mike O’Leary, ahead of “Batman Day,” to see if it is worth the hype. He also hints at an exclusive comic cover coming to the shop.

Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt is honoring the 1960 Missouri Tigers, a team that went 11-0 and beat Navy in the Orange Bowl after Kansas later forfeited its win over Missouri. Schmitt recently got a Senate resolution passed recognizing the Tigers as the national champions, and he’ll honor the team at halftime of Saturday night’s […]

70 farm animals needing a new home… 24 hours later, Missourians across the state answered the bell and adopted them all. Michelle Casey, Associate Director of the Central Missouri Humane Society, joins Cameron Conner to unpack the story and give advice for anyone looking for a new furry friend.

If you buy a brand-new car, you probably expect the engine and transmission to be two of the things you won’t have to worry about for a long time. But we’re seeing some troubling engine and transmission problems show up in newer vehicles, including some very expensive repairs and recalls involving major automakers. So what’s […]

If your water bill suddenly doubles or triples, you might assume the utility company made a mistake. There could be a much simpler explanation, and it could be costing you hundreds of dollars. Kimberly Palmer with NerdWallet recently had a water bill that topped $1,000 for three months, compared with her normal bill of about […]

Governor Mike Kehoe has signed an executive order that places new limits on how law enforcement agencies use automated license plate reader cameras, including Flock Safety cameras. The cameras help police investigate crimes by recording license plates and vehicle information. But the governor says there are growing concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of […]

The Eads Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in St. Louis, but the story behind the bridge starts long before construction began. James Eads came to St. Louis as a teenager and eventually became a self-taught engineer and was chosen to design a bridge across the Mississippi River, even though he had never […]