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New Health Science High School looks to strengthen career-building opportunities
Students could get hands-on experience at hospitals through the proposed school, which would be set in a traditional school.
ARCH MADNESS EXPANDS: MVC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP MOVING TO ST. LOUIS IN 2027
The Missouri Valley Conference Board of Directors has approved a series of enhancements to the Conference's basketball championship structure beginning with the 2027 season, including the relocation of the MVC Women’s Basketball Championship to St. Louis and the adoption of a new 10-team tournament format for both men’s and women’s basketball.
Letter: Missouri teachers need education in the 'science of reading' for kids
I give Avery Frank a grade of B for his op-ed "Teacher preparation in Missouri getting a failing grade" (June 18.) I have a special interest in reading preparation, as
Missouri health department transfers $71.9 million in marijuana funds
The Department of Health and Senior Services has disbursed $194.6 million to various statewide agencies to date.
It’s possible to end corporate influence in politics
There’s more money in politics than ever. But some state governments are finding ways to fight back.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment expands Branson footprint with Adventure Seekers acquisition
ORLANDO — Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment is excited to announce the acquisition of the Adventure Seekers and FlyRide® attraction in Branson, Missouri. The popular local attraction …
Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt pushes federal fix for college sports amid NIL chaos
Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt is among lawmakers pushing federal legislation aimed at creating uniform rules for college athletics as lawsuits make it harder for the NCAA to enforce basic regulations.
Plane crash kills all on board in Butler, Missouri
Officials have confirmed that a skydiving plane carrying 11 passengers had crashed near business 49 around 11:30 Sunday morning
Missouri and Kansas have tens of thousands of kids without healthcare. But poverty is down
The annual child wellness report Kids Count found child poverty has improved in Kansas and Missouri compared to the years before the pandemic. But both states still have tens of thousands of children without health insurance.
Vance says he’ll examine political future after midterms
Vice President Vance said he’ll explore next steps for his political career after the midterm elections as speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid stirs. “Usha and I will absolute…
Senior Games draws competitors from across U.S.
Sporting venues across the Columbia area hosted the Missouri State Senior Games this weekend, an Olympic-style tournament for athletes aged 50 and up.
Department of Veterans Affairs stops LGBTQ+ veteran support
Internal VA guidance obtained by The Advocate raises questions about the future of specialized assistance for those who served.
Dems press DOD, DOJ on criminals ending up with Army munitions
The Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, located near Kansas City, Missouri, is a government-owned but privately operated factory
2026 and beyond
We were traveling through southern Missouri last week. Interesting country. Super nice people. Love the scenery. On highway 160, we drove past what appeared to be an old salvage yard and on the chain link fence was a sign that said: Business closed Do not enter Dog will bite I loved the simplicity of that […]
How one World Cup match shaped Ryan Madden’s life in sports
Inspired by a formative childhood memory, the Mizzou alumnus now helps shape how fans experience soccer in central Texas as the world’s biggest sporting event returns to U.S. soil.
Mizzou astrophysics student explores the cosmos through science and art
For Bangzheng “Tom” Sun, studying galaxies by day and photographing them at night offers two deeply personal ways to understand the universe.
Leader to expand health coverage
Leader Publications will begin providing expanded coverage on health-related topics after the Missouri Press Foundation received a $40,000 grant from the Jefferson Foundation.
These 9 Missouri businesses made the Fortune 500 list this year
For the eighth year in a row, Centene is the highest ranked Missouri-based business on Fortune's list of the 500 largest American companies. It sits at No. 19 — up four spots from last year's list.
CPS board to consider budget approval, safety, smoothies and Health Science High
The gap in the proposed budget for next year would be made up by drawing roughly $11.7 million from reserves.
CPS board: budget approval, safety, smoothies and Health Science High
The gap in the proposed budget for next year would be made up by drawing roughly $11.7 million from reserves.
Missouri lawmakers didn’t act on data centers; they’re toxic in local politics
While data centers have upended local politics, Missouri lawmakers introduced several bills to regulate them, none crossed the finish line.
2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri
Another Summer scouting report is ready, this time on Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy.
Mercy’s Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences Welcomes New President
Pamela Slaven-Lee will lead Mercy's Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Cape Girardeau as its new president, as selected by the college's Board of Trustees.
Inside the fight against ‘zombie deer disease,’ scientists confront changing politics
A lab in Louisiana is a hub for chronic wasting disease research and detection. Outside, scientists face skepticism.
Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: Spring high school sports ending; MSU vs. Arkansas baseball preview
High school spring sports are coming to an end in the Ozarks. Also, Missouri State University baseball plays rival Arkansas in the Kansas baseball NCAA Regional.
UNI takes fourth in 2025-26 MVC All-Sports Trophy race
ST. LOUIS --- The University of Northern Iowa claimed fourth place in the race for the Missouri Valley Conference's (MVC) All-Sport Trophy during the 2025-26...
Illinois State Wins 2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Championship
For the sixth time in the last seven seasons and for the second-straight year, Illinois State has won the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Championship as announced by the Conference office Thursday. Notably, Illinois State has won 18 all-sports crowns and has finished first, second, or third in 32 of the past 35 years.
Missouri Regulators Prepare For Final Marijuana Equity Business License Lottery
“Generally, the changes needed to happen so that we could bring the focus back to the intention of the program.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Lesley Turek is planning for a busy June traveling the state to educate people about the final lottery for 77 microbusiness marijuana licenses. Turek, the chief equity officer for the […]
MVC Announces 2025-26 Track & Field Scholar-Athlete Teams
Northern Iowa’s David Russell and Evansville’s Taylor Johnson highlight the 2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Track & Field Scholar-Athlete Teams as they have been selected as the MVC Scholar-Athletes of the Year.
Missouri's Schmitt co-sponsors new bill to reform college sports
A long-simmering debate over fixing college sports saw a new chapter Wednesday as a bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate to regulate payments to players and limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers.
Aetna donates $130,000 to Kansas City organizations to support nutrition, mental health, maternal health and health-related social needs
Aetna Better Health of Missouri partners with five community-based organizations to improve health outcomes in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
Southeast Missouri Repeats as OVC Commissioner’s Cup Champions
Southeast Missouri State University has won the Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner's Cup for the 2025-26 school year the league office announced on Tuesday.
Misiorowski strikes out a dozen in Milwaukee's win over Cardinals
The flame thrower from Western Missouri carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning. The Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore also set a career high for strikeouts with 10.
Mizzou women's golf secures best finish in program history
Mizzou women's golf made the initial cut at the NCAA Championship Final on Sunday, simultaneously earning its best finish in school history.
HIGHLIGHTS: Missouri State Track & Field Championships
Day 2 of the Missouri State Track & Field Championships in Jefferson City
Kerrick Jackson set to return as Mizzou baseball head coach
Mizzou baseball head coach Kerrick Jackson has been reported to return for his fourth season as head of the program.
Thompson Center at MU trains over 80 businesses to be autism friendly
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment has led the Autism Friendly Business movement in mid-Missouri.
From avoidance to greater acceptance: Interest grows in youth combat sports
Columbia parents and kids are finding benefits from mixed martial arts not only in the gym but beyond it as well.
Political group sues Missouri officials over pressuring county clerks
People Not Politicians is seeking a court injunctive to stop state officials from pressuring county election authorities to use a gerrymandered congressional map.
New suit would force Missouri ruling on redistricting referendum
There is a new legal fight underway over Missouri’s newly-drawn congressional maps, less than a week after a pair of unanimous state supreme court rulings on the issue.
Dr. Magdalena Toda named College of Natural and Applied Sciences dean - News
She will begin the position July 1.
No. 6 Texas sweeps Missouri, 12-7
After the Tigers showed signs of backing a comeback from down 8-2, the Horns put the game away.
Hickman baseball takes down Tolton in final regular-season matchup
Intracity foes Hickman and Tolton baseball faced off in the final regular-season game of their seasons before postseason play. Hickman came out on top, taking down the Trailblazers 6-3.
Mizzou baseball collapses late, closing season with loss to Texas
Mizzou rallied in the eighth inning, scoring five runs, but it wasn't enough for a late comeback. A short start by Keyler Gonzalez and inconsistent performance from the bullpen set
Esse Health Agrees to Pay 2.53M to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit
American Multispecialty Group, doing business as Esse Health, a Missouri-based independent physician group serving the greater St. Louis area, experienced Esse Health has agreed to pay $2,525,000 to settle class action litigation stemming from an April 2025 data breach that affected more than 521,000 individuals.
Mizzou breaks ground on Radioisotope Science Center to strengthen nation’s supply of critical isotopes
May 14, 2026Contact: Christopher Ave, Christopher.Ave@missouri.edu University of Missouri leaders, federal partners and state officials […]
Three Kansans possibly exposed to hantavirus under observation at KU Hospital
The Andes hantavirus continues to be tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Kansas, and other states. Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services said it currently has no cases and is not monitoring any exposures.
Missouri risking chaos due to dueling congressional maps, foes of new maps say
The organization behind a referendum campaign challenging Missouri’s newly-drawn congressional maps says Secretary of State Denny Hoskins risks electoral chaos the longer it waits to decide whether or not to certify if the referendum process can move forward to a statewide vote.
Washington University Given $200 Million For Public Health School
The Washington University School of Public Health in St. Louis, Missouri has received a $200 million commitment from Andrew M. Bursky and his wife Jane M. Bursky.
Big, Beautiful Success Story: Missouri Small Business Owner Expands, Creates New Jobs Thanks to Working Families Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The pro-worker, pro-growth tax policies in the Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts are already helping small businesses...
Ryan Lochte joins Missouri State as swimming assistant coach
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte has joined the staff at Missouri State as an assistant coach for the men's and women's swimming programs.
Missouri star RB Ahmad Hardy shot at concert in Mississippi, in stable condition after undergoing surgery
Hardy rushed for 1,649 yards and 16 touchdowns last season for the Tigers
College of Health Sciences graduate asks the big questions about public health
The University of Missouri prepared Kate Karpinski to succeed at the intersection of public health and law.
Business graduate creates a diversified portfolio at Mizzou
Chase McQueary is headed to the financial hub of Chicago after investing in himself at Mizzou.
Missouri lawmakers return for final week
The session has run relatively smoothly despite hangover resentments from partisan measures passed in 2025
Strong bullpen game brings Mizzou baseball series win over Vanderbilt
Mizzou baseball earned a series win over Vanderbilt with a 4-1 victory in the rubber match game Sunday.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, passes the ball as Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton defends during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball
Kansas City Royals' Michael Massey watches
Kansas City Royals' Michael Massey watches his three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
A common sports injury turned dangerous — how University of Missouri Health Care saved an athlete’s leg
A routine sports injury for a Missouri college athlete escalated into a medical crisis, leading to a complex, leg-saving effort at MU Health Care.
A common sports injury turned dangerous — how University of Missouri Health Care saved an athlete’s leg
A routine sports injury for a Missouri college athlete escalated into a medical crisis, leading to a complex, leg-saving effort at MU Health Care.
A woman for all seasons: Mescher teaches science and coaches wrestling at Battle when she's not competing in roller derby
A lifelong soccer player, Battle wrestling coach Kelsey Mescher now satisfies her competitive itch through coaching and in the roller-derby rink, where she is a staple of the circuit.
New Missouri law aims to protect small businesses from 'sue-and-settle' cases
A new Missouri law will offer protections for small business owners facing "sue-and-settle" cases over alleged web accessibility violations — lawsuits some leaders call "predatory."
Cardiology services at Boone Health set to resume on May 11
Boone Health is hiring three physicians from the Missouri Heart Center and plans to employ 14-16 physicians over 18 months.
Drone restrictions bill loaded with dozens of amendments in Missouri House
The initial legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Nick Schroer, would tighten restrictions on drones
Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison demands investigation into National Academies of Sciences funding
Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison is leading a push to investigate federal funding for one of the nation’s most prominent scientific organizations.
Missouri tests medical drones to speed up rural care
A medical drone program in Missouri aims to speed up delivery of blood and lab samples, as rural patients face growing challenges accessing timely care.
KC's health care gap, by the numbers
A new Commonwealth Fund report finds Kansas dead last and Missouri second to last out of 39 states in how their health systems serve Black residents, with Black babies in Missouri dying before their first birthday at more than twice the rate of white babies.
Lifeline or monopoly? MU Health Care plan would allow expansion even if competition shrinks
A bill in Jefferson City would grant antitrust immunity to MU Health Care to acquire hospitals and other healthcare facilities in a 25-county area.
Missouri budget earmarks fight becomes part of St. Louis County political battle
Two small community agencies with personal ties to state Sen. Angela Mosley face questions about their Missouri budget earmarks.
Rural lifeline or potential monopoly? MU Health Care plan would allow expansion even if competition shrinks
Proposed legislation would give MU Health Care broad freedom to expand across 25 mid-Missouri counties. Experts warn it may not be needed for rural hospital acquisitions and could harm competition.
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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Lady Vols lose regular-season finale at Missouri
Tennessee softball loses regular-season finale at Missouri.
Georgia baseball shuts out Missouri 4-0 behind dominant pitching
No. 5 Georgia baseball leaned on a dominant outing from its starting pitcher and timely offensive execution to secure a 4-0 shutout victory over Missouri on Friday night at Foley
Sight & Sound Theatres announces its 2027 show
Sight & Sound Theatres announced its 2027 show for its Lancaster County location and its Branson, Missouri, location.
Inside the life of a 'degenerate' sports gambler
More than half of men under 50 in the U.S. have an open online sports book. Public health experts warn it's easier than ever to get addicted to gambling. Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins spent a year exploring the world of sports betting, and why the pastime is particularly bad for young men.
Missouri gives governor power to appoint board that oversees high school sports and activities
Gov. Mike Kehoe named the legislation a priority after the Missouri State High School Activities Association came under scrutiny for considering diversity in its hiring practices.
Governor-appointed board will oversee Missouri high school sports and activities association
The legislation has been filed for several years but was only named as a priority by Gov. Mike Kehoe after the Missouri State High School Activities Association came under scrutiny for its hiring practices.
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Work on Parson Meat Science Lab continues, set to open in July
The director of the Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab at the University of Missouri, Bryon Wiegand, tells Brownfield the facility is on track to open in the summer. “We’re right down down to the short rows. I tell some people that it’s a little bit like building a new house. And this is […]
Beck’s and MFA make moves to grow business in Missouri
Major investments have been announced in seed processing, grain storage and fertilizer distribution for Missouri farmers.
Hickman girls soccer goes 1-2 in Southwest Missouri Shootout
The Hickman girls soccer team suffered two losses in penalty kicks during its 1-2 trip to Webb City, along with other Kewpies results from the past week.
Missouri could add girls flag football as an official high school sport in 2027
Girls flag football is labeled as an emerging sport in Missouri high schools. By the 2027-28 school year, the sport could be fully accredited.
With three weeks left in Missouri legislative session, what unfinished business is there?
The countdown is on for the Missouri Legislature. State lawmakers have three weeks remaining this second session of the 103rd General Assembly. So far, they have passed 19 policy bills. Buckle up: they still have plenty of unfinished business. Which key bills are lingering? •The main focus is to pass a $50 billion state budget […]
Science associations merge science with community this April
During Global Citizen Science Month, Missouri programs like Stream Team and SEMO’s Earth Day event show how residents can collect data, monitor streams and learn science without formal training.
This Week in Missouri Politics - April 26, 2026
Scott Faughn is joined by State Senator Jason Bean. OnContinue Reading
Missouri's economy thrives when people are healthy
Missouri's economy relies on healthy residents. This column explains how investing in public health can boost economic growth and save money.
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Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels,
Columbia business owner named 2026 Missouri Small Business Person of the Year
Tyler Kemp, one of 53 business owners, is in the running for the National Small Business Person of the Year award in May.
Sen. Hawley calls for end to federal funding for Missouri reproductive health nonprofit
A Missouri senator called for the government to end funding for a state nonprofit that provides free reproductive health care.
Missouri Senate rejects increase to school funding
Revenue from the Missouri Lottery and casino taxes are not meeting projections
Why recreational sports are recommended for health and longevity
Recreational sports are recommended because of the variety of movements they offer.
Jackson County task force meets to plan future of Truman Sports Complex
The task force meetings are not open to the public. LeVota said the group does not qualify as a public government entity under Missouri law.
Inside Missouri’s first statewide science and engineering competition
Springfield-area students earned spots at the International Science & Engineering Fair after winning top honors at Show‑Me SCIENCE.
REPORT: Marquette & Missouri Are Playing In Chicago
The Golden Eagles and the Tigers will meet for the first time since the 2009 NCAA tournament.
A former Missouri lawmaker wins back thousands of dollars seized after sexual misconduct allegations
A former Missouri lawmaker who was censured over sexual misconduct allegations has won a court case to recoup thousands of dollars seized from his salary as a penalty | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
Mizzou revamps student ticket system
Mizzou Athletics announced sweeping changes to the ticket-distrubution system for students that will go into affect in the 2026-2027 school year. The department wanted to create a more just system
UTA selects Brian Klaas as new College of Business dean
Klaas, who has nine years of experience as a dean at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, will assume his position July 1.
Missouri sports betting is now live: Get the best sports betting apps to scoop over $3,000 in launch promos
Missouri sports betting is now live, and the top Missouri sportsbooks are offering Missouri sports betting promos
This Week in Missouri Politics - April 19, 2026
Scott Faughn is joined by Budget Chair Dirk Deaton.
Tennessee baseball vs Ole Miss score, live updates, game time, TV for Game 2
Tennessee baseball needs a win against Ole Miss in Game 2 on April 18 for the chance at another SEC series victory. Follow along for live updates.