You may have heard that the U.S. is in a “K-shaped economy”. What does this mean? Jerome Katz, a professor in the Chaifetz School of Business at St. Louis University, told KMOX Radio this means the wealth divide continues to grow. He describes it as the most wealthy Americans are riding the escalator up and […]

(Jefferson City, Mo.) — The Missouri State Board of Nursing has awarded $3.1 million in grants to 21 colleges and universities to strengthen the state’s nursing workforce. The Nursing Education Incentive Program funding will support faculty development, scholarships, simulation technology, among other things. Since 2011, more than $27 million has been distributed to expand nursing […]

As winter grips Missouri, the dangers of extreme cold go far beyond the icy roads and snowstorms. Dr. Heidi Miller, Chief Medical Officer for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and Cathy Wood, the state’s epidemiologist, share some life-saving tips.

Missouri is upping its crackdown on illegal robocalls that are trying to scam residents. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says a bipartisan Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force has ordered four major voice service providers—Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen, and Peerless—to stop transmitting suspected scam calls. In this new effort, 51 state attorneys general formed the task force to […]

The Missouri Nurses Association is speaking out after a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Education to classify graduate nursing degrees at a lower level than other medical degrees in the federal student loan system. Jill Kliethermes, Executive Director of the Missouri Nurses Association, told Missourinet that this isn’t just a nursing issue — […]

Missouri has a wide selection of sites for celebrating the Christmas holiday. “I would say, unofficially, that I think Missouri has enough holiday lights and events to even make the Grinch ready for the Christmas season,” said Alicia Wieberg, Communications Manager for VisitMo. “If you want pop-up bars, or if you want drive-through holiday lights, […]

Missouri is headed back to the postseason, earning a spot in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl where the Tigers will face Virginia on December 27 in Jacksonville. The primetime matchup pairs No. 25 Mizzou, now 8–4, against a 10–3 Cavaliers squad that just pushed Duke to overtime in the ACC title game. It will be only […]

Andy Reid’s decision backfires as Chiefs sputter

Kansas City never found its rhythm on Sunday night at Arrowhead, struggling to generate offense against Houston’s top-ranked defense in a 20–10 loss. The Chiefs managed only 98 first-half yards and went into the break down 10–0, marking one of the rare times in the Patrick Mahomes era they were shut out through two quarters. […]

Fall enrollment at Missouri’s institutions of higher learning is down slightly, just under 1% compared to 2024. Veronica Gielazauskas, Assistant Commissioner for Performance and Strategy at the Missouri Dept. of Higher Education and Workforce Development, said, though, that the numbers remain relatively high. “We can see that there were more than 315,000 students represented in […]

Gov. Mike Kehoe and First Lady Claudia Kehoe are inviting families to the Missouri Governor’s Mansion this Friday at 6:00p.m. for their first tree lighting ceremony and Candlelight Tours. Shari Childs, Executive Director of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion, told Missourinet that visitors will walk through the first floor and see this year’s theme— “Saint Nicholas: […]

When disaster strikes, the emotional toll can be just as devastating as the physical loss. In the wake of the recent tornado that hit Sikeston back on May 16, Bootheel Behavioral Health has been on the ground helping residents cope, heal, and rebuild their sense of normalcy, and they’re still in that process. Shelby Thornton, […]

Missouri is once again attracting hundreds of thousands of deer hunters now through January 15th. The Missouri Department of Conservation says hunters typically harvest about 20% of the deer herd each year. MDC’s Jason Isabelle tells Missourinet’s Sue Danielson about the season and their efforts to track chronic wasting disease.

What is holistic health, and what does healthcare from a holistic perspective look like? Carrie Elsen with MU Extension talks with Marshall Griffin about the holistic healthcare approach and an upcoming symposium to be held in Kirksville.

The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District has rewritten the ballot language for Amendment 3, an anti-abortion measure set for the November 2026 ballot. Judges ruled Thursday that the previous wording was insufficient because it failed to inform voters that the proposal would repeal and replace the reproductive rights amendment approved in 2024. The new […]

A bill pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session could reshape oversight of high school sports and activities in Missouri. SB 863, sponsored by Sen. Jason Bean, R-Holcomb, would require the governor to appoint a five-member board to supervise statewide school activity associations. Some supporters say the move is about increasing accountability for organizations that manage […]

(Omaha, NE) —  A Midwest economic report had some unwelcome news, including a slow-down in growth.  According to Creighton University’s Ernie Goss, his November report of Midwest states shows Missouri with a 14-point drop in its Business Conditions Index.  Goss cites a decline in imports, exports, and manufacturing.  He said that’s on top of the […]

The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America has been all over the world to perform in front of live audiences, and they will be putting on free concerts from December 6th through 12th in the St. Louis area to get you into the holiday spirit. Alisa Nelson visits with Flight Commander and Associate Conductor, 2nd […]

With pressure mounting in Washington for lawmakers to figure out the future of America’s healthcare system, U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. 7th District, said extending Affordable Care Act subsidies isn’t the answer. Burlison called the ACA—better known as Obamacare— “a death spiral.” “I think it’s a fool’s errand to throw money down on the sinking […]

Work continues on one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s first executive orders after taking office – improving Missouri’s career and technical education programs and infrastructure. Kelli Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), said at the end of the day, Missouri needs workers. “When I left Gov. Mike […]