For the first half of 2026, the hospital’s earnings were sitting at negative $5.2 million, according board documents.

Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world’s dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient.

Paul J. Essel has been a grants accounting manager at Missouri State since 2019. He is originally from Ghana. Greene County Jail records indicate Essel was detained by ICE in Springfield Wednesday afternoon.

The commission says its projects were not unforeseen expenses, calling them deliberate investments in public safety and infrastructure.

The Asian elephant toddler is among the first calves to receive an experimental mRNA vaccine targeting EEHV, a disease with a high mortality rate in young elephants.

There's lots of debate over data centers and where they should be located. In a struggling rural town data center development can look a lot more attractive.

The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones.

Ali plays a devout Muslim family man, who also happens to be an assassin in Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. After decades in the business and two Oscars, he says he has less fear as an actor.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose.

An error rate of 6-15% could qualify the state of Missouri to pay for 15% of SNAP benefits as penalty.

Updated State Energy Plan aims to find “pathways” to more in-state power.

Talking Horse Productions' Renee Hoagenson and Kirsten Malinee stop by to discuss "Left on Tenth," an autobiographical love story about finding romance after loss that Malinee calls "a warm hug of a play". Don't miss this hopeful and heartfelt production running October 15th through the 25th -- grab your tickets now at talkinghorseproductions.org before they sell out! October 6, 2026

Rules on licensing and ownership of cannabis facilities could change in Missouri soon.

Residents can respond online and will see new questions in specific sections.

Meet Abdul-Kaba Abdullah, the new president and CEO of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, who says he wasn't looking for a job -- he was looking for alignment. With over $2 billion in development experience and a bold promise to be "not your typical chamber executive," Abdul-Kaba is ready to shake things up and make sure every business in Columbia has a seat at the table. October 5, 2026