The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to begin construction in 2027.

A wastewater treatment plant in Leadwood is leaking human waste into the Big River. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' director says it's an "all-hands-on-deck operation" to address the problem.

Bloomberg also donated $1 million in 2024 to Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, the campaign that successfully placed an abortion rights amendment on the ballot and helped win its passage.

South Providence Medical Building will close at noon Friday because of an air conditioning problem.

There’s important college sports-related legislation making the rounds on Capitol Hill this week in the form of the Protect College Sports Act, up for consideration in the U.S. Senate.

During the tax holiday, school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items are exempt from all state and local sales tax.

Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.

The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.

Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.

Columbia Mall is once again 'home' for this year's annual Home Builders Association of Columbia Home Show, and once again it'll be packed with trusted local builders, remodelers, painters, landscapers, and more, all ready to help with projects from full home builds to simple bathroom updates. HBAC board member Mary Garrity says get ready to walk away with ideas, contacts, and even future-ready plans for your next renovation or DIY project! August 5, 2026

Additionally, Bill Ellis won the primary election as the Democratic party nominee in the Division IX associate circuit judge race, and will face Republican James Egan on the Nov. 3 general election

The narrow approval of the sales tax came after city officials spent weeks speaking in favor of the new funding, saying the growing city needing the money to keep up with public safety needs.

Jones bested two competitors in special election for former council member Nick Foster's seat.

Republicans elected incumbent State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to face off against Democrat-elected challenger Quentin Wilson and Libertarian candidate Dustin Coffell, who ran unopposed.

Amendment 1 is often cited as the funding mechanism through which Missouri can provide free admission into its state parks.