A federal judge ruled last month that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services improperly narrowed the circumstances under which sick people are exempt from work requirements, a decision that could affect more than 100,000 Missourians, attorneys say. A similar lawsuit involving a Kansas City resident is making its way through the courts at the same time.

St. Louis University has put its African American Studies department under review, along with 10 other arts and sciences programs. Students, staff and faculty say cutting or downsizing the department is nonnegotiable.

Rural areas saw a dramatic increase in participation in a state program that funds scholarships for private school tuition and other costs — which public school leaders say costs them.

Columbia Housing Authority’s $14 million Providence Walkway redevelopment will renovate or replace 25 affordable apartments for income-qualified renters

MU Children's Hospital recently said goodbye to a beloved fuzzy staff member as he entered retirement.

State officials aren’t requesting more money for next year and say they’ll resume processing applications only when monthly spending consistently falls below budget.

France says Iranian military hackers took over refrigeration controllers at around 700 different retail sites last month, turning up temperatures in the middle of the night and spoiling millions of dollars' worth of food.

M. John Harrison's slim novel is the first Booker Prize winner that's "emerged from the bona fide [sci-fi] world," according to the Booker Prize Foundation's chief executive.

The Trump administration filed an emergency relief request with the high court earlier in October asking for the construction to continue while a lawsuit over the plan moves forward.

Mary Kinney reveals how a small church craft fair grew into one of Columbia's biggest holiday shopping events, featuring 25-30 local artists, a stunning handmade sunflower quilt raffle, and even a booth supporting Afghan women artisans. Find out how you can snag unique pottery, woven goods, and cozy knitwear while supporting your community this weekend! November 9, 2026

Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said her office would not reveal the names of the businesses.

Former Mizzou linebacker Tyson Ellison went from getting "bruised and battered" on the field to winning Mid-America Emmys for his student-run show, The Tiger Kickoff Show—and he says talking about football beats getting hit by Zion Young any day. Now a celebrated host with over 16 million social media views this season alone, Tyson shares how his "finish through the line" mentality from his playing days drives everything he does as a leader in broadcast journalism! November 6, 2026

Directors Caleb Haselhuhn and Zoe Kersey take us behind the scenes of "Rewind the Curtain: Broadway Now and Then," MU School of Music's first-ever musical theater scenes program that winds its way through modern hits like Suffs to classics like Oklahoma. Catch 22 numbers from shows like Phantom of the Opera, Guys and Dolls and Annie - of which we've got a sneak peek on today's show - performed live at the Missouri Theater this weekend! November 5, 2026

The University of Missouri School of Medicine’s Center for Child Well-Being has been awarded $6 million for its child psychiatry and maternal health projects.

Criminologists say voters may view the necessity of paying for police differently than paying for additional incarceration space.