The governor spoke at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce "State of the State" at Great Southern Bank Arena.

The Red Cross announced its second-ever national blood crisis on Monday, and the effects are being felt in mid-Missouri.

Boone County is reporting 81 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department.

Ballot measure spending continues to dominate this year’s elections. Backers of Amendment 5 are outspending opponents by about 4-to-1 in broadcast ads, while opponents of Amendment 4 are almost unchallenged on the airwaves

Many bar exam test takers in Missouri faced a delayed start to the test that determines whether they may practice law.

Boone County has logged 3,526 early votes, putting turnout on pace to surpass early voting totals in the August 2024 primary.

Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements.

Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.

In an unprecedented step, European soccer associations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.

Celebrate 80 years of Heart of Missouri United Way with an '80s-themed, family-friendly night of games (like cornhole), live music from The House Band, and a signature strawberry lemonade on August 6 at The Kitchen in Columbia. Today's guests, Talia Jackson and David Holtgraewe, say this community celebration has something fun for everyone! July 30, 2026

The upcoming August 4th election in mid-Missouri features key statewide and local ballot issues, and the League of Women Voters is here to help with non-partisan, easy-to-understand pros and cons so voters—especially young voters—can make informed choices instead of relying on confusing ads or tricky ballot language. Guests: Susie Adams and Marilyn McLeod July 29, 2026

Racers in the MR340 attempt to paddle the length of the lower Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Louis in under 85 hours.

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association updated their guidelines for cholesterol testing to include screening for lipoprotein(a) at least once in an adult’s life.

In 2021, overall vacancy rates for hospital positions in Missouri were at 17%, but this rate declined to 10.1% in 2025, according to the Missouri Hospital Association’s 2026 Workforce Report.

In Missouri, nearly 600 people have fallen ill after fresh produce products identified as potential sources in the outbreak reached grocery store shelves across the state.