The legislation allows for the designation of innovation zones aimed at providing incentives, like tax credits, to revitalize vacant or underused properties and turn them into housing.

In its approval order, the commission said Missouri needs additional electric generation to replace aging energy resources and meet increasing electricity demand tied to economic development.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing moving the Maize Genetics Cooperation Stock Center and the National Soybean Germplasm Collection from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, where they've both been housed for decades.

Proponents of the bill say the legislation is necessary to protect those who survive an attempted abortion, while opponents say it creates a hostile environment for medical workers.

The city's Public Works and Planning Committee voted to table a parking construction plan for the Jefferson City Community Center during Thursday's meeting.

Brianna Lennon says she cannot determine which congressional map is in effect for the Aug. 4 primary.

That's the provocative question that researchers dug into after the U.S. shut down its premier aid agency.

Israeli authorities are issuing Palestinians demolition orders in East Jerusalem at an accelerated rate since Israel launched war with Iran, human rights groups and U.N. experts say.

Colossal Biosciences, a Texas company trying to bring extinct species back to life, reports creating artificial eggs that would be necessary to revive extinct birds such as the dodo.

The mission of Neat + Nimble is to help small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits develop bold brands and clear, authentic messaging. Owner Marie Newell tells us, "even when you're looking good, if you don't sound good or if you don't sound authentic, then it feels fake to people." May 19, 2026

The council will also consider appropriations for an Allegiant Air revenue guarantee and the North Village Park.

Impressions: Black Spirit in America is an interdisciplinary show about the Black experience that hopes to foster dialogue between contemporary and African art, the museum and the community, and the museum and university students ...and you're running out of time to see it! Our guests today are Dr. Rima Girnius and Dr. Donald E. Quist from the Museum of Art and Archeology. May 18, 2026

Missouri voters will decide later this year whether to eliminate the state’s income tax. Small business owners would be among those to feel the effects most acutely if the measure were to pass.

History, diversity, unity and challenges have shaped experiences of migrants to Columbia and across America for 250 years.

Meet the owners of the new Birdie's Deli - located on the corner of Broadway and Hitt St. in downtown Columbia - Paddy and Chelsea Jernigan as they prepare a couple of their most popular sandwiches! May 15, 2026