The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady last week, keeping its target range at 3.5% to 3.75%. As a result, markets sold off sharply. The S&P 500 fell nearly 1.5%, the Dow Jones dropped more than 700 points, and the Nasdaq closed down 1.5%. Eric Robert, Director of Investments at Stifel’s St. Louis office, told […]

March Madness ends early for Missouri schools

Missourians are being warned about growing pressure on the state’s insurance market. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance says lawsuit abuse is driving up costs, with Director Angela Nelson warned it now amounts to a tort tax of more than $1,200 a year per person. “I believe they estimated it somewhere around $3,400, I […]

An 81-year-old Vietnam veteran and longtime baseball coach from Gravois Mills got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play with the Savannah Bananas, the fan-favorite exhibition team known for their dance routines and entertaining style. Friends launched a Facebook campaign, Let’s Get Old Man on the Savannah Bananas, to make sure Rob Herrelson got his chance to […]

Two Missouri residents have come down with clade I mpox – making them the first known cases in Missouri and the thirteenth and fourteenth cases nationally. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says both people are adults and the cases are unrelated to one another. A public health investigation showed that the two […]

Missouri courts are warning the public about fake websites posing as the state’s official Case.net system. Court leaders say a fraudulent site discovered this week — Casenetmo.us — could expose Missouri users to viruses or other malware. Other fraudulent web addresses included: mo-casenet.us casenetmo.net mo-case.net casenetmonet.website3.me www-casenetmo.us The Missouri Judiciary stresses there is only one […]

Ticket prices are soaring as Missouri men’s basketball prepares to play its first NCAA Tournament game in the state in more than four decades, tipping off Friday night in St. Louis. According to Ticketmaster, the cheapest ticket for the Friday evening session at the Enterprise Center—featuring Missouri’s matchup against Miami—was listed at about $226, the […]

Treating early psychosis requires more than just medical care. It takes a dedicated team of professionals who work together to support young people and their families through therapy, education, medication management, and community support. The professionals providing this care can face burnout and workforce shortages. Dr. Kate Hardy joins Show Me Today to discuss why […]

More Missouri homeowners are rethinking the traditional lawn and turning to native landscaping that works with nature instead of against it. From saving water to attracting pollinators and reducing maintenance, native plants offer big benefits. Nathan Mechlin with the Missouri Department of Conservation joins Show Me Today to talk about how to design a native […]

Saint Louis delivered a decisive performance in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, defeating Georgia 102-77 behind an efficient offensive showing and consistent defensive pressure. Dion Brown led the way with 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting, all coming at the rim, as the Billikens controlled the tempo early and never allowed the Bulldogs to […]

What do Missourians think of the job performances of President Trump, Congress, and other officeholders? Steve Rogers is a political science professor at St. Louis University and directs the SLU/YouGov Poll. He told KMOX Radio that the number of Missourians that “strongly support” the president is declining. “So for example, Donald Trump’s strong approval numbers […]

Missouri now has 13 baby boxes statewide. The newest one was dedicated on Thursday at the Cole County EMS building in Jefferson City. Baby boxes allow parents in crisis to safely and anonymously surrender a newborn, knowing help is just seconds away. Gov. Mike Kehoe spoke during Thursday’s dedication and said the focus of baby […]

The Missouri Senate’s leader says she does not think children are a priority. State Senate President Pro-Tem Cindy O’Laughlin says if they were a priority, Missouri would not be where it is.  Alisa Nelson talks to O’Laughlin, who thinks the state should drill down and also think big picture to achieve better outcomes for kids. 

Engines roaring, tight turns, speed wobbles, jagged obstacles, and high-flying jumps… motor cross has a bit of it all. Your chance to see it comes to the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on April 4. Professional dirtbike rider and Missouri native Austin Forkner joins Cameron Conner to unpack how electrifying this sport is. 

As Missouri works on its next state energy plan, the state is taking a hard look at how our power supply has changed and where future electricity will come from. Matt Pilger sat down with Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer, who says Missouri was once a net exporter of electricity and is […]

Early psychosis can be frightening and confusing for families, especially when the warning signs look similar to normal teenage behavior. Experts say recognizing early signals and seeking help promptly can significantly improve long-term outcomes. EPC Missouri is working across the state to connect young people and their families with Coordinated Specialty Care. This team-based approach […]

Missouri State punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament First Round with an 85-75 win over Stephen F. Austin in the First Four, marking the program’s 20th all-time tournament victory and extending its streak to at least one win in each of its last four appearances. The Lady Bears leaned on a balanced attack and […]

The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has voted in favor of legislation that would require Commercial Driver’s License holders to be able to pass English language proficiency tests. House Resolution 5688 is named for Dalilah Coleman, a now 7-year-old girl who was critically injured two years ago in a traffic crash caused by […]

Missouri lawmakers are thinking about putting new limits and tighter rules on solar energy projects — from how close they can be built to homes and schools, to how they’re taxed and regulated. State Rep. Kent Haden, R-Mexico, is sponsoring the bill. Haden told Missourinet he believes it is critical that all taxation should remain […]

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is not playing games when it comes to unregulated video lottery machines. She filed criminal charges and a lawsuit today against Briarwood One Stop in Brookline and its managing officer, accusing them of having 12 of the slot machines. In a news release, Hanaway said she has filed two felony […]