The department increased the number of available permits from 600 to 2,000 and increased the harvest quota limit from 40 to 60 bears to expand hunting opportunities.

Farm organizations were in different stages of a grant process when the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut dozens of projects to help underserved farmers access land and capital. Agriculture leaders say the termination deals a blow to future farmers.

If the referendum qualifies for the November ballot, Missouri voters would be asked whether to approve the redistricting plan passed by Republican lawmakers. A citizen group sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins accusing him of writing a biased summary, and two courts have now agreed.

The legislation has been filed for several years but was only named as a priority by Gov. Mike Kehoe after the Missouri State High School Activities Association came under scrutiny for its hiring practices.

The posters reflect protest calls for labor rights in anticipation of May 1 demonstrations, but aren't attributed to an organization and don't specify targets for "no shopping."

The Today Show's 3rd Hour was broadcast live from the soon-to-be dedicated Route 66 Birthplace Plaza this morning. Hundreds gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Mother Road.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Rathke, president of the American-German Institute, about U.S. troops stationed in Germany, and what happens if President Trump moves some of them elsewhere.

The outcome is expected to strengthen Modi's political position midway through his third term.

Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP.

Bike, Walk, & Wheel Week is turning 25 this year! Local Motion CEO Mike Burden joins us with everything you need to know about the many free, family-friendly events designed to celebrate active transportation. April 28, 2026

Mayor Donald Clear signed an emergency proclamation at 2 p.m. Monday as crews work to repair damage across the city.

Southbound U.S. 63 in Randolph County opens after a semitruck crash caused its closure Monday morning.

Your smart TV is listening. No, that's not the tag line to a new horror film, it's today's topic with ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts. He says, "these TVs are just a computer with a gigantic screen..." April 27, 2026

The Voluntary Action Center headquarters opened April 6, with other services on the campus to open in the coming months.

New state law preempts a federal ban set to take effect in November.