November is shaping up to be a big month for sports in Springfield. The Springfield Sports Commission and Visit Springfield’s group sales team have packed the calendar with events that bring athletes, fans, and families from around the region to town, from college rugby championships to major tournaments and reunions. It’s all part of a […]

Poplar Bluff native coming home to the Royals

The U.S. House could vote Wednesday on a funding bill that aims to get the federal government up and running again. The compromise would fund much of the government through January 2026 and provide funding for some agencies through the end of next September. The U.S. Senate passed the measure 60-40 with support from seven […]

President Donald Trump has been playing hardball with countries on trade tariffs. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says he does not think the president’s trade war is a good idea for Missouri or the U.S. “I think we need freer trade, not restrictions to trade. We’re the strongest economy on the face of the […]

A Mid-Missouri organization teaching veterans to play the guitar has struck a positive chord. Dave Dunklee and his wife, CJ, started the Healing Box Project 14 years ago and have taught hundreds of veterans. Dunklee says many student-veterans report that playing the guitar soothes their troubles, makes them smile, and in at least one case, saved […]

The glamorous city of Paris survived World War I and even served as a haven for those seeking to escape the war. Where better to learn about that story than the World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, the country’s official site dedicated to World War I. Ashley Byrd speaks with Chris Juergens, […]

Many of us have loved ones who have served their country or who are currently serving in the United States armed forces. For our own Alisa Nelson, this hits close to home. As part of our Veterans Day coverage, she has a special guest – her husband, who is currently serving.

As of October 21st, 494 commercial drivers have been cited and pulled off of Missouri’s roadways because they could not fluently speak English. Capt. Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said commercial drivers have to satisfy federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) regulations in order to remain on the road. “How we define sufficient […]

In Mexico, Missouri, a grassroots effort is underway to create a monument honoring veterans from across mid-Missouri—a project that began a year ago and is now gaining traction. Russell Davis, a Vietnam veteran, told Missourinet that the idea came after visiting memorials in other communities and wanting something similar at home. “It started out my […]

Mid-Missouri recently experienced a mountain lion sighting. Cameron Conner speaks with Alan Leary, Wildlife biologist and management coordinator with the Missouri Department of Conservation, to unpack how it got here and what it means for the state.

The Missouri Veterans Memorial has monuments for every war that Missouri veterans have fought in. Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Paul Kirchoff, who says a new one will be unveiled on Veterans Day in Jefferson City.

President Donald Trump says he wants to give at least $2,000 rebate checks to most Americans as a result of money made from tariffs. High income earners would not get a check but it’s unknown who would fall in that category. Creighton University Economics Professor Ernie Goss told Missourinet now is not the time to […]

Missouri’s Office of Administration oversees 14 state agencies, and because of that, it is also responsible for implementing and maintaining Artificial Intelligence tools in those agencies. Tim Marczewski is Director of AI and Innovation with the Office of Administration. He told Missourinet the agency currently has prototypes for chatbots that have not yet been installed. […]

Route 66 is turning 100, and Missouri is helping lead the centennial celebration. Katie Seal with Research Route 66 told Missourinet that the State Historical Society of Missouri has teamed up with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Google Arts & Culture to share 130 stories about the Mother Road. “What Google Arts and […]

Missouri State quarterback Jacob Clark completed four straight passes on the final drive, including a 13-yard touchdown to freshman Tristian Gardner with 27 seconds remaining, to lift the Bears to a 21-17 comeback win at Liberty on Saturday. Clark finished 20 of 33 for 286 yards and two touchdowns while also running for a score […]

Missouri running backs Jamal Roberts and Ahmad Hardy each rushed for over 100 yards, but the No. 19 Tigers couldn’t keep pace with No. 3 Texas A&M, falling 38-17 before a sold-out Memorial Stadium crowd of 57,321 on Saturday. The loss dropped Mizzou to 6-3 overall and 2-3 in SEC play, while the Aggies improved […]

(Jefferson City, MO)  —  Dave Dunklee says he’s lost track of how many veterans have benefitted from the Healing Box Project, since it began 14 years ago, but he says its in the hundreds.   He says for many veterans, learning to play the guitar sooths their troubles.  Dunklee says one veteran told him the guitar saved […]

Before the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree reaches the West Lawn in Washington, it will make an important stop in St. Louis on Wednesday, November 11, 2025. Chris Buckley, Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Forest Service said Missouri is a visit that is a key part of its journey. “So, we started this journey in […]

Some of the top cuisines from all over the world in one kitchen: Mizzou Athletics. Executive Performance Chef Joe Moroni peels back the curtain to share the around-the-clock routine for properly feeding over 480 athletes.

One of Missouri’s two Democrats in Congress checked in with Missourinet. First District Congressman Wesley Bell talked with Marshall Griffin about the ongoing government shutdown and the cancellation of a $197 million federal grant to build a battery plant in the St. Louis area.