The Jefferson City Council rejected a rezoning proposal that would have allowed Jefferson City Room at the Inn to move into a new space.

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that using 2022 congressional lines for the upcoming election violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution.

The new budget takes effect Oct. 1, which is the start of the city's 2027 fiscal year.

Experts warn AI tools can threaten public perception of government.

"Smart" meters would be a large up-front investment but would increase the city's revenue over time, officials have said.

Amendment 3 would institute a near-total ban on abortion and also bar gender-affirming care for minors.

Venezuela's acting president, delivering her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since coming to power, promised elections and said the nation's people will determine the "right moment."

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was extremely concerned about OpenAI 's breach of an Australian health department website that the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal.

Fears are growing of a return to war in Ethiopia's Tigray region, just four years after a devastating conflict ended in a fragile peace deal.

Dr. Ron Revord is bringing the Missouri Chestnut Festival to the Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm on October 10th, where thousands of visitors can enjoy roasted chestnuts, live music, hay rides, and family-friendly activities. Meanwhile, Dr. Shibu Jose invites you to the CAFNR Research Symposium on October 7th at Memorial Union in Columbia, featuring a keynote by USDA Under Secretary Richard Ford, poster sessions, and panel discussions showcasing how MU's wide-ranging research impacts the lives of every Missourian. September 23, 2026

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is demanding that Reign Hospitality, LLC, the operator of Reign Bar in downtown Columbia, address what she described as "persistent nuisance conditions and violence radiating from the establishment."

On the same day absentee voting opened in Missouri, Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, a Democrat, advised people not to vote just yet, unless they have to.

Boone County was already in compliance with standards the Supreme Court blocked last week, County Clerk Brianna Lennon says.

Chris Campbell, executive director of the Boone County History and Culture Center, is here with details about several upcoming events, including a sold-out Hall of Fame gala honoring NASCAR driver Carl Edwards and a posthumous tribute to beloved Boone County clerk Wendy Noren. Plus, mark your calendar for "Mary Maplewood" on November 8th, a free family event featuring Santa Claus, miniature Highland cows, and mini portrait sessions at the historic Maplewood House! September 22, 2026

Lauren Maupins, alumni engagement coordinator at Lincoln University, stops by to celebrate a massive milestone -- the school's 160th anniversary and 101st homecoming. From a week packed with career panels and a birthday bash to the Divine Nine Greek Serenade and a parade through Jefferson City, Lauren breaks down everything you need to know to join in on the historic celebration! September 21, 2026