Some of the fire departments awarded include the city of Auxvasse, Martinsburg Area Fire Protection District and Bellflower Volunteer Fire Protection District.

The measure awaiting Gov. Mike Kehoe’s action would replace Missouri’s limited anti-SLAPP law with a broader path to dismiss lawsuits aimed at public expression.

A growing trend known as "digital detox" is reaching Missouri as people pay for experiences that help them step away from their phones.

If signed, HB 1827 would help make places like downtown Columbia more accessible to residents.

The Missouri Department of Social Services applied last year for federal permission to implement its Healthy SNAP initiative. As the department works with grocers to iron out details, it’s unclear whether the changes will go into effect Oct. 1 as planned.

"I did what I came here to do," Columbia Independent's Ananya Aggarwal said after her Scripps National Spelling Bee run.

Aid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.

Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.

The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns.

Financing new nuclear power plants remains controversial due to its high price tag.

Some local, independent pharmacies in Missouri are finding ways to diversify and expand their businesses to stay afloat — for now.

Services for Independent Living (SIL) is one of 21 centers in Missouri dedicated to helping people with disabilities live with dignity in their own homes. On today's show, Karen Sicheneder talks about this year's annual Active and Aging Health & Resource Fair! May 26, 2026

"Every website, every app deserves its own password." Yep, it's time once again for ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts to pass along essential digital and personal security practices that will (hopefully) make us all feel a little more safe. May 25, 2026

Missouri communities, drinking water systems and private well owners can use the funding for water testing, planning and infrastructure upgrades.

Fleet Fleet owner Nancy Yaeger firmly believes in the mission of Day Dreams Foundation: "I want to make sure all children have the opportunity to be able to do the things that they have a passion for because it can take them so many places." As a way to celebrate those kiddos, we present the very first 'STARY Awards'. Get details from Nancy and Nikki Carter on today's show! May 22, 2026