One of the birthplaces of what we know as military barracks is right here in Missouri. Over its tenure, 125,000 troops were trained and sworn in, dating from the pre-Civil War era through World War II. Cameron Conner chats with author NiNi Harris, author of the new book “Jefferson Barracks: Defending the United States Since […]

Record-setting night in college basketball in Missouri

Missouri’s community health centers provide medical care to veterans across the state. Federally Qualified Health Centers offer everything from primary and dental care to behavioral health services, often in communities where access to health care can be limited. You’ll learn how these centers are making a difference through the experience of one Missouri veteran who […]

The federal government is giving the St. Louis Police Department $68 million to fight crime. U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche joined national and state leaders in St. Louis Monday to award the “Model Cities Initiative” grant to the state, which oversees the police department. “There’s more money now, so now to the extent that the […]

More than 80,000 of America’s service members are still listed as Missing in Action, and a college campus in Point Lookout, Missouri, is dedicating a memorial in their honor. David Gaines visits with General James Schreffler, Vice President for Patriotic Programs at College of the Ozarks.

The Arabia Steamboat Museum’s lease at Kansas City’s River Market is set to end on Nov. 13 after the city chose not to renew it following the museum’s 35-year occupancy. Museum Owner Matt Hawley says this will be a massive move, with big potential. He shares his story and his hopes with Ashley Byrd.

EquipmentShare was founded in Columbia and has grown into a national powerhouse while continuing to expand in Missouri. Described as the “Airbnb of Construction,” the company is now on the NY Stock Exchange and recently broke ground on a headquarters expansion. Spokeswoman Amy Susan tells Ashley Byrd the story of its beginnings and its future.

  Bob Priddy and Rudi Keller with the Missouri Independent provide key election night updates. Stay tuned for more!

4th District Congressman Mark Alford has been campaigning around the county for fellow Republicans while on break from work in Washington. Back at home, Ashley Byrd talks with him about what is left to do in Congress and his recent work with the committee funding veterans’ affairs.

A good meal doesn’t have to come from a restaurant, and sometimes the difference between ordinary and outstanding is what you put on it. Joshua Brack, a retired Marine and active law enforcement officer from Sparta, Missouri, turned a passion for cooking and a memorable military tradition into JB’s Gourmet Spice Blends. Since launching the […]

Need career advice? AI can give you an answer in seconds, but should you trust it when making a decision that could shape your future? How do you know when to listen to technology and when to seek the guidance of someone with real-world experience? Charisse Ranielle Lillie is an attorney, business executive, and former […]

Missouri deer hunters can help the Department of Conservation track a deadly disease affecting the state’s deer herd. Chronic wasting disease has been found in Missouri, and testing harvested deer helps MDC understand where it’s spreading. Jason Isabelle with the Missouri Department of Conservation joins us to explain how hunters can get their deer tested […]

The Missouri Department of Transportation has revealed sections of rural interstates that will soon have 75 MPH speed limit signs. MODOT Director Ed Hassinger says over 150 new signs are expected to be installed by the end of the year, along parts of I-29 and I-35 in the north, I-55 in the southeast, and I-49 […]

Nearly 200 Missouri Electric Cooperatives linemen from 30 different locations helped restore power after hurricane outages in Alabama this month. Craig Moeller of Missouri Electric Cooperatives says residents were grateful to see the crews arrive and restore power after the damage.

West Plains native Stan Utley has been inducted into the Missouri Golf Hall of Fame, recognizing his accomplishments as a professional golfer, instructor and advocate for junior golf. Missouri Golf announced the induction October 26, 2026, honoring a career that began in Missouri junior golf and included success at the collegiate and professional levels. Utley […]

Among all the questions around the power of AI, one that affects us all is the role of AI in healthcare. One of the top medical research centers in Missouri, and the country, is Washington University and BJC Healthcare. They have appointed their first chief health AI officer, Dr. Philip Payne, and he tells Ashley […]

Rudi Keller is the ever-vigilant journalist who tracks power by tracking political spending. In this midterm election, he shows us whose PACs have the biggest punch.  by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent October 23, 2026 Missouri Democrats confidently predict voter discontent will deliver victories in tight legislative races, but campaign finance reports show Republicans well provisioned […]

“Lanterns,” a TV adaptation of DC’s Green Lantern, has become one of HBO Max’s most popular series, averaging 19 million viewers per episode. But did it pass our comic expert’s eye test? Crossroads Comics and Art owner Mike O’Leary talks with Cameron Conner about Hal Jordan and John Stewart working side by side. He also […]

Have you ever heard of someone using a couple of metal rods to locate water underground or even find unmarked graves? It’s a practice known as divining or dowsing, and it has a long history in the Ozarks. Barbara Baird, author of The Accidental Ozarkian, explored this unusual tradition and met people who believed they […]

Archery might not be the first sport that comes to mind when you think about school athletics, but it’s giving students across Missouri a chance to compete, build confidence, and develop skills that go beyond the bullseye. 10X Archery, a center in Platte City, is working to introduce more young people to the sport, including […]