Alpha-gal antibodies in the blood don't necessarily mean a person will develop alpha gal syndrome.

As festivities celebrating America’s 250 years of independence ramp up, there’s concern for the more than 11 percent of Missourians with Alzheimer's disease.

A closeout review by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick — whom Parson appointed to statewide office in 2018 — could find no state business purpose for a third of the former governor’s flights on state aircraft.

Missouri has not yet seen any cases of new world screwworm, but experts say there’s still a lot that Missouri farmers can do to prepare for the possible threat.

A steering committee has been formed to create a plan to address homelessness in Columbia, according to a city news release sent Wednesday afternoon.

Osage Beach's Fourth of July fireworks festival was postponed by a week and a golf club in Camdenton had to cancel its fireworks show.

The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.

Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.

In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success is getting attention across the U.S. as other states consider similar laws.

Kitten season has hit the Central Missouri Humane Society pretty hard. Associate director Michelle Casey tells us it's overflowing with adorable kittens - like special guest “Baking Chocolate” - who need fosters, volunteers, and forever homes. Find out more about CMHS's brand-new 17.5-acre animal care campus! July 3, 2026

This year's Mizzou International Composers Festival will feature eight resident composers from around the world joining Grammy-winning ensemble Alarm Will Sound and distinguished guest composers for four nights of cutting-edge new music right here in Columbia. Artistic director Stefan Freund says attendees will experience world premieres, virtuosic performances, and the rare chance to see composers introduce their own works live on stage. July 2, 2026

The city of Columbia’s ordinance barring pedestrians from standing in certain street medians went into effect July 1.

A new peer navigator program could better support people released from the Boone County Jail.

Think your phone and laptop are safe? Think again! From urgent fake emails to risky app permissions and missing PINs, tech expert and ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts breaks down how to lock down your devices before hackers and scammers strike. July 1, 2026

Under new regulations, people in Columbia will largely be prohibited from occupying medians.