The federal rule could pose barriers for extended stay requests for international students. The next hearing is on Oct. 2.

After a stalemate, the board voted to keep its foundation formula request flat despite rising costs under state law.

One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm. Maud Stevens Wagner ran off to join the circus and later became a tattoo legend.

The state’s education department slowed down its implementation of a rating system for public schools following concerns from school administrators.

The tech giant is donating $1.5 million for home improvements in mid-Missouri.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services data show 254 people died from heat-related causes between 2014 and 2026. About 6% of those deaths were listed as being related to occupational activities.

Already, close to 100 lawmakers who started this Congress will not be around for the next one, according to an NPR analysis, driven by record-setting retirements and primary defeats.

Dillard's work was characterized by spare prose and a deep connection to nature. She is best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees and The Writing Life.

The new novel centers on the Festival of Britain, a quirky real-life carnival designed to elevate the British people's spirits after the devastation of World War II.

Did you know that 1 in 2 families across the nation struggles to afford diapers for their children? Gay Litteken, executive director of First Chance for Children, is on a mission to change that -- and this week her organization is celebrating 20 years with a birthday bash at Logboat Brewery in Columbia where you can drop off diapers and help families in need! September 14, 2026

Missouri's declining vaccination rate and measles outbreaks in neighboring states have sparked a statewide health alert.

Saint Louis University conducted its biyearly poll asking 900 likely voters several questions over state and national issues.

Though the state of Missouri doesn't track how many online teaching jobs there are, it does say four times as many students are now fully online learners than in 2022.

KBIA hosted a one-hour retrospective on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks looking at how public radio, journalism and the station have changed as a result of the events of that day.

For the past five years, Steve Cearlock, a retired Cole County public information chief, has been fighting for the exhibit to be displayed in Jefferson City over 9/11.