A 2023 study ranks Missouri with the fourth highest rate of human trafficking in the nation. State Rep. Ed Lewis, R-Moberly, wants to reverse this trend, in part by restarting Missouri’s task force to fight human trafficking. “At least 1,000 people in the state of Missouri being trafficked at any given time. And most of […]

After a report released this week from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick showed the state has gone through $1.5 billion in reserves over two years, House Budget Chairman Dirk Deaton told Missourinet that unlike the federal government, Missouri cannot rely on deficit spending. “So that’s the task before us is to make some adjustments over […]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is renewing its push for tougher DWI laws in Missouri. The group wants ignition interlock devices required for all offenders convicted of drunk driving. Tabitha Perkins, MADD’s Missouri executive director, told Missourinet that they see the devices as a strong deterrent. “And it’s a life saving measure to make sure that […]

Time is running out for travelers who don’t have a REAL ID. Starting February 1st, TSA will charge a 45-dollar ConfirmID fee to anyone flying without one. Missouri Department of Revenue Director Trish Vincent told Missourinet that getting a REAL ID now is much cheaper than paying that fee—and it ensures you’re ready for future […]

The Attorney General’s Office is ramping up its work to shut down video lottery machines in Missouri. State Attorney General Catherine Hanaway told Missourinet she is also investigating unlicensed hemp sales and some Bitcoin companies who are charging hidden or excessive fees. “My real concern is that if we have people making literally billions of […]

A St. Louis lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at temporarily removing firearms from people in the middle of a mental health crisis. Democratic Representative Steve Butz told Missourinet that the measure would give families and law enforcement a critical tool to prevent tragedies. “120 days,” said Butz. “That’s the maximum length of time and […]

Missourians covered by UnitedHealthcare can breathe a sigh of relief. SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare have signed a letter of agreement, extending their contract for 30 days after months of negotiations and a looming December 31st deadline. The temporary deal means more than 140,000 Missourians with UnitedHealthcare commercial or Medicaid plans can continue seeing SSM Health […]

The U.S. Senate has voted to make the National Churchill Museum in Fulton a NATIONAL LANDMARK. The House is expected to pass the same bill soon. Ashley Byrd talks with the site’s director, Tim Riley, about the importance of the designation for the state’s oldest building.

(Undated) —  Dozens of Missouri State Parks, conservation areas, and historical sites will host First Day hikes Thursday, January 1, 2026.  Sarah S. Jones of the Missouri State Museum will be leading an urban hike, showcasing art, architecture, landscaping and history at the Missouri State Capitol Complex.  She says the First Day hike tradition is […]

As Missourians prepare to celebrate the New Year, Mothers Against Drunk Driving reminds everyone that drunk driving crashes and fatalities are still on the rise. Tabitha Perkins, the organization’s state executive director, told Missourinet that impaired driving is the most preventable death on the roadway—because it’s a choice. “Right now, every day an estimated 37 […]

(Jefferson City, MO) —  Flu activity is high in Missouri, according to Health and Senior Services Epidemiologist Nathan Koffarnus.   He says to date, more than 9,200 cases of the flu have been reported, along with 147 hospitalizations and five deaths.  He says the number of confirmed flu cases doubled in the past week and have […]

The American Red Cross is asking Missourians to roll up their sleeves after early December storms canceled several blood drives across the state Jill Eaves with the Red Cross told Missourinet that blood donations are always important, but especially during December and January when supplies run low. “Just December 1st and 2nd, we had drives […]

If Missouri continues to spend at the levels it has over the past five years, the state can kiss its savings account goodbye. “The years of really being able to fund whatever we wanted to in state government are coming to an end,” State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said on Monday. Missouri has had billions of […]

Missouri has learned how much it is set to receive in a new federal program designed to help improve rural healthcare. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services has announced that Missouri will receive $216 million annually over five years to help rural hospitals. The funding is part of the new $50 billion Rural Health […]

(St. Louis, MO) — A Missouri economic development group is adding up its success in 2025.  Allen Dillingham of the Missouri Technology Corporation says there are many successes this year.  The M-T-C, which was created years ago by the Missouri General Assembly, invested $60 (M) million into 170 start-up companies.  Dillingham says the grants and […]

A different kind of testing is underway in Missouri public schools this year. The state has kicked off a School Wastewater Testing Pilot from around a dozen schools. Mike O’Connell, communications director for the Missouri Department of Public Safety, told Missourinet that the testing is for signs of fentanyl and other drugs. “To date, about […]

Missouri Electric Cooperatives offer great learning experiences for surrounding area youth to visit Missouri and the nation’s capital cities. Missouri Electric Cooperatives’ Chris Massman joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today to discuss its Youth Tour and CYCLE programs.

If you’ve ever waited in line at the DMV, you know how valuable a faster visit can be. The Missouri Department of Revenue says a new system called FUSION is already making that happen. FUSION stands for Fifty Unique Systems in One Nexus, and it’s designed to streamline services and improve communication across offices statewide. […]

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a national parks bill that would designate America’s National Churchill Museum in Missouri as a National Landmark. It was sponsored by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri. “This is an appropriate moment, I think, as we close this year, to honor the legacy of Winston Churchill, the legacy of Westminster […]

Avery Lyons, a Missouri S&T PHD student, is gaining international attention for research that speeds up how ballistics materials are tested and work that helps engineers spot problems earlier and improve safety before products ever reach the public. It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes science that can influence everything from protective gear to industrial materials, even […]