Missouri voters have spoken, and now the focus shifts from election night results to what they mean for the state going forward. From the defeat of two high-profile constitutional amendments to key congressional primaries and the road to November, there are plenty of takeaways from Tuesday’s election. Missourinet reporter Matt Pilger covered the races and […]

College athletics has changed dramatically in just the past few years, but a bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, has the backing of the SEC and Big Ten conferences for the Protect College Sports Act, legislation aimed at bringing more stability to college sports while preserving opportunities for student-athletes. Senator Schmitt […]

National Farmers Market Week is shining a spotlight on one of Missouri’s biggest and most successful producer-only markets. The Columbia Farmers Market is celebrating with family activities, live music, contests, and special events while also highlighting the important role local farmers and artisans play in feeding and strengthening mid-Missouri communities. Corrina Smith, Executive Director of […]

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One of the more notable trends from Missouri’s August 4 primary election was the number of voters who requested nonpartisan ballots rather than choosing a Republican or Democratic ballot. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said voter interest in the statewide constitutional amendments drove many Missourians to cast ballots focused solely on those issues. Some polling […]

Missourinet note: We asked Secretary of State Hoskins to address Hatfield’s statement regarding delayed certification. See his reply at the bottom of this article. by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent August 5, 2026 The campaign seeking a public vote on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map is asking a Cole County judge to do more than put the […]

A powerful piece of American history is making its way across the country as part of the Tunnels to Towers Foundation’s Steel Across America tour. An authentic steel beam from the World Trade Center is in Kansas City today (Aug 5) and later this week at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, serving as a tribute […]

Missouri voters delivered clear results in Tuesday’s primary election, rejecting two closely watched constitutional amendments while approving measures tied to parks funding and county government operations. Voters turned down Amendment 5, a proposal that would have begun phasing out Missouri’s individual income tax as state revenues grew and allowed lawmakers to expand sales taxes to […]

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Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has rejected an effort to place a referendum on the ballot that would challenge the state’s newly drawn congressional districts. The decision came Tuesday while Missourians were voting in congressional races using the new map approved by lawmakers in 2025. The map redrew district boundaries across the state and […]

Missouri Congressman Mark Alford is touting progress on several fronts, including a potential F-15E mission for Whiteman Air Force Base, a bipartisan military construction measure, and a proposal designed to protect federal employees from financial fraud. He recently spoke with Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger.

Missourians buying a vehicle next year will be among the first in the state to try out the new FUSION system. The Department of Revenue says it will eliminate the customary “temp (license) tag” process. Director Trish Vincent say it’s designed to close a loophole that resulted in millions of vehicle sales tax dollars going […]

University of Missouri Extension Climatologist Zach Leasor says the wild weather in July is surprising on a couple of fronts. Oppressive heat and torrential rains dominated the headlines, but he says overall, the month was pretty “average.” He’s also talking about the impact of “Super El Nino.”

Missouri Lt. Gov. David Wasinger recently led a national discussion on issues affecting older Americans at the National Lieutenant Governors Association annual meeting in Denver. As Missouri’s official advocate for seniors, Wasinger said states are exploring ways to make it easier for older adults and caregivers to access services. He pointed to Minnesota’s “single front […]

The Missouri primary is Tuesday, August 4th, and voters across the state are preparing to make important decisions that could shape Missouri for years to come. Missourinet reporter Matt Pilger and Missouri Independent Deputy Editor Rudi Keller join Show Me Today to break down the issues, races, and ballot measures voters should know before heading […]

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is one of the year’s biggest movies, but does it live up to the enormous hype? Our movie expert Patrick McDonald has some thoughts, and they’re not exactly in line with the glowing reviews. We’ll also look at two of his favorite films from July and hear what he’s hoping to see when Spider-Man: […]

Bobby Marshall’s goal is to be the first survivor of Early Onset Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed 11 years ago, and now he and his wife, Sandy, in Poplar Bluff have helped pass a state law to help more people like him. Sandy explains the brand new law to Ashley Byrd – and she and Bobby […]

The Missouri Secretary of State, the Missouri Attorney General, and a state Senator from western Missouri have threatened funding to a public library in Columbia, Missouri after it hosted a story hour to welcome LGBTQ+ families. Boone County Public Library hosted a “Rainbow Story Hour” to read two books: Rainbowsaurus and Big Wig for children. […]

Whiteman Air Force Base in west-central Missouri is one step closer to securing a replacement mission for the Missouri Air National Guard’s 442nd Fighter Wing as the Air Force phases out the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. The Air Force has identified Whiteman as the sole candidate location for a new F-15E Strike Eagle mission, a […]

You may be familiar with Missouri Electric Cooperatives, but are you familiar with how a cooperative impacts economic development? Jana Rosier with Osage Valley Electric Cooperative joins Cameron Conner to share how each county’s cooperative makes a big difference. Missouri Electric Cooperatives sponsors this article and podcast episode.