Missouri lawmakers cut the Imagination Library's budget for the upcoming fiscal year by more than half — from about $6 million to $2 million. The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said it won't have the money to enroll new children in the program after next month.

Lawmakers were close to a deal on Gov. Mike Kehoe’s A-F grading plan before negotiations

The route was expected to start in early June but now starts with its first departing flight from COU on Friday.

A top DOJ official has suggested the agency supports scrutinizing the districts. The demand seems to extend the Supreme Court’s April 29 decision that limited states from using race to draw districts.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association State Music Festival was held April 30 through May 2.

A guide to the statewide questions that could appear on the August and November ballots

The young women make photos that look at life — how it is, how they wish it could be — under Taliban rule. The images are on display at the Photoville Festival in Brooklyn, New York.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with W-U-N-C listener Thomas Hirschman of Durham, North Carolina. and Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

There's an effort on Capitol Hill to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which awards funding to houses of worship to harden their defenses. In 2024, roughly a third of those who applied actually received funding.

Healthcare providers in Missouri say the increased international travel tied to major sporting events can raise concerns about the spread of infectious diseases, even though the overall risk to the public remains low

Art in the Park 2026 is just two and a half weeks away from setting up shop once again at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia! Columbia Art League''s Mary Sandbothe joins us with what's in, what's out, and what you can take home at this year's show. May 20, 2026

The Wednesday market will run from 4 to 7 p.m. each week through Aug. 26 in the Ash Street Pavilion.

The invasive golden oyster mushroom has been spotted in Boone County forests and is threatening native fungal biodiversity.

The council also approved an agreement with Allegiant Air and funding for North Village Park.

The mission of Neat + Nimble is to help small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits develop bold brands and clear, authentic messaging. Owner Marie Newell tells us, "even when you're looking good, if you don't sound good or if you don't sound authentic, then it feels fake to people." May 19, 2026