Columbia Regional Airport launches nonstop flights to Orlando and Destin as new parking and shuttle rules begin.

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

Opponents contend the measure would violate a ban on constitutional amendments including more than one subject. They also argue the ballot summary is misleading and should be changed.

The 2024 law resulted in investigations of alleged hazing in four fraternities. One is now on disciplinary probation.

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.

The ruling means that Alabama's 2026 midterm elections will feature six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning one.

The author is known for genre-bending stories that span Southern gothic, horror and fairy tale.

The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations.

Trump Administration moves to eliminate the Institute for Museum and Library Services

New Missouri law will classify hemp-derived products as marijuana

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

We're saying goodbye to our longtime guest coordinator, Erin Mauro, who just graduated from Mizzou and is leaving for a job in her home state of New York, but not before she mixes up a couple of Long Island iced teas. Thanks for everything, Erin! We''ll miss you! May 29, 2026

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

The proposed sales tax would help fund expanded law enforcement services, including construction of a new county jail to address overcrowding and rising detention costs.