Missouri legislators passed a law in 2022 making it a crime for school employees to provide students with what was defined as explicit sexual material. Last year, a judge ruled the law unconstitutional.

Oral arguments are set to be heard Wednesday morning in the case of a University of Missouri student group that was excluded from marching in Mizzou Homecoming parades.

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is demanding that Reign Hospitality, LLC, the operator of Reign Bar in downtown Columbia, address what she described as "persistent nuisance conditions and violence radiating from the establishment."

On the same day absentee voting opened in Missouri, Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, a Democrat, advised people not to vote just yet, unless they have to.

Ferguson city council OKs tax breaks for development and data center that would use Emerson campus.

Boone County was already in compliance with standards the Supreme Court blocked last week, County Clerk Brianna Lennon says.

It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the U.N. General Assembly a day after President Trump threatened from the same podium to "annihilate" Iran.

Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.

Dr. Ron Revord is bringing the Missouri Chestnut Festival to the Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm on October 10th, where thousands of visitors can enjoy roasted chestnuts, live music, hay rides, and family-friendly activities. Meanwhile, Dr. Shibu Jose invites you to the CAFNR Research Symposium on October 7th at Memorial Union in Columbia, featuring a keynote by USDA Under Secretary Richard Ford, poster sessions, and panel discussions showcasing how MU's wide-ranging research impacts the lives of every Missourian. September 23, 2026

The Jefferson City Council rejected a rezoning proposal that would have allowed Jefferson City Room at the Inn to move into a new space.

Chris Campbell, executive director of the Boone County History and Culture Center, is here with details about several upcoming events, including a sold-out Hall of Fame gala honoring NASCAR driver Carl Edwards and a posthumous tribute to beloved Boone County clerk Wendy Noren. Plus, mark your calendar for "Mary Maplewood" on November 8th, a free family event featuring Santa Claus, miniature Highland cows, and mini portrait sessions at the historic Maplewood House! September 22, 2026

The new budget takes effect Oct. 1, which is the start of the city's 2027 fiscal year.

Experts warn AI tools can threaten public perception of government.

"Smart" meters would be a large up-front investment but would increase the city's revenue over time, officials have said.