(FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO)  —   New military housing construction is underway at Missouri’s Fort Leonard Wood.   Colonel Steve Bartley says of the 1,800 homes on the installation, most were built before or during the Vietnam War era.  Col. Bartley says during the design phase, soldiers and their families offered key input, explaining they needed garages […]

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, has introduced legislation aimed at preventing Chinese court rulings from being enforced in the United States. The measure, called the End Chinese Lawfare Act, comes after Schmitt was named in a $50 billion lawsuit filed by Chinese entities earlier this month. Schmitt said the lawsuit is retaliation for Missouri’s previous […]

Funding for a key law helping older Missourians is running out. The Missouri Council on Aging says the Older Americans Act, which supports services like home-delivered meals and caregiver assistance, is only funded through January 30th, 2026. Stacy Morse, the council’s executive director, told Missourinet that it is one of the most important laws supporting […]

A new J.D. Power study reveals that tariffs are influencing how and when Americans purchase new vehicles, with more than one-third of buyers stating that trade policies impacted their buying decisions. Despite the market uncertainty, overall satisfaction with the car-buying experience continues to rise, revealing what really matters to customers. Our car expert David Finkelstein […]

Mid-Missouri’s Columbia College has named its 19th president. Toby J. Arquette will be stepping into the position March 1st, 2026. He told Missourinet that his approach is radical transparency. “My own doctoral training is in communication, and I believe in the power of story and the power of what we say matters,” said Arquette. “So, […]

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement as drivers hit the road for Christmas. Captain Scott White told Missourinet that last year there were 295 traffic crashes statewide—and he expects those numbers to rise this year. “The counting period last year was a day and 1/2 this year it’s going to be 4 […]

(Jefferson City, Mo.) – Since the season of giving is here, the Missouri Department of Conservation wants you to show your holiday spirit by regifting your live Christmas tree. “Submerged Christmas trees make great underwater cover for smaller fish and aquatic invertebrates,” said MDC Fisheries Biologist Brian McKeage. “Larger fish then congregate around these structures […]

There have been six confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI, in wild birds in Missouri in the past 30 days, according to the U.S.D.A. Meanwhile, there have been several dozen suspected cases in the Kansas City area in recent weeks. Jobe Edwards is a state conservation agent based in Jackson County. He […]

The Missouri Pharmacy Association is examining the latest deal President Trump has reached with the pharmaceutical industry. Nine drug makers — Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis, and Sanofi — have agreed to lower prices to those paid by patients in other developed countries. Missouri Pharmacy CEO Ron Fitzwater […]

For all the noise around the Kansas City Chiefs moving across the state line, it’s worth slowing down and looking at what this actually means for everyday Missourians. Beyond the emotion and the history, the real question is whether Missouri did enough to try to keep the team, and the answer is yes.

With more spending and online activity during the holidays, scammers are stepping up their efforts to break into accounts. Even multi-factor authentication isn’t bulletproof if you’re not paying attention. Matt Pilger spoke with Better Business Bureau regional manager Khesha Duncan about how scams are evolving and how to protect yourself.

Since the Kansas City Chiefs are leaving Missouri by 2031, the state will miss out on hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue collected as a result of the Chiefs being in Missouri. On Monday, Kansas announced the team will cross the state line and set up its new home there. Missourinet asked Gov. […]

President Trump’s decision to move cannabis from a Schedule I drug—where it was treated like heroin—to Schedule III is a major shift. Cannabis advocates are calling it a big step forward. Jack Cardetti with the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association told Missourinet that this change was long overdue. “For 50 years now, the federal government has […]

You know, most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what goes down the drain—but public health experts do. Missouri is using wastewater surveillance to spot viruses before people even start showing up at the doctor’s office. Dr. George Turabelidze with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is here to […]

Governor Kehoe responds to the Chiefs decision to leave Missouri

A new flu strain is spreading across Missouri and the U.S., and this year’s vaccine isn’t a perfect match. MU Health Care infectious disease specialist Dr. Taylor Nelson explained what that means. “There may be some higher risk of acquiring infection even if you’ve been vaccinated, but there will still be protections generally from severe […]

The city of Blue Springs, near Kansas City, will soon be using drones as first responders. Police Chief Bob Muenz said it will help them get eyes on the scene faster. “To get there before the officers can get there,” he told Missourinet. “Our officer response time is anywhere from four to five minutes to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have confirmed plans to relocate across the state line, announcing Monday that the franchise will build a new stadium complex in Kansas. The move follows approval of a state-backed incentive package and comes after weeks of speculation about the team’s long-term future. Kansas officials say the project will anchor a large […]

Missouri teens could soon earn less than the state’s minimum wage. A bill pre-filed for the upcoming legislative session would allow employers to pay workers under 18 a lower rate. Missouri Republican State Senator Joe Nicola, who represents part of the Kansas City area, told Missourinet that he’s heard from several businesses that employ teens. […]

A Kansas City-area lawmaker wants to beef up penalties for drivers who don’t stop for school buses. State Rep. Mike Jones, R-Platte County, questioned why people are not more motivated to stop for children getting on and off school buses and suggests it’s because the punishment is not harsh enough. “You know, according to our […]