The Missouri State Medical Association, representing doctors since 1850, has not used its own funds for political donations since 2014. The $1.5 million donated to Asclepius PAC and Patients First PAC is one of the largest political contributions this year

The city of Columbia is holding a discussion on the process being used to accept proposals for the space that formerly housed the Shops at Sharp End.

The Sheriff's Office said in a statement that it would not renew its contract with Flock Safety or replace Flock cameras with AXON cameras.

MoDOT is evaluating roadways before deciding which ones can have higher speed limits.

The formula that determines state aid for public schools calls for an additional $110 million increase after lawmakers denied fiscal year 2027 boost.

Cole County Judge Daniel Green ruled that without specific authorization, Missourians cannot vote on whether to overturn a federal congressional map.

What a new round of U.S. sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and years of economic pressure on the country.

Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players who died recently found that at least 25% had CTE.

A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain injury research, as well as grants to states to help such patients, is in limbo.

The Improve I-70 program has completed the first "direct connect" ramp ahead of schedule.

Missouri ranks in the top ten states for back-to-school shopping costs, with the average Missouri shopper spending $826.

Meet J.R. Ford, founder and CEO of Payken, Inc. J.R. is building blockchain-based FinTech platforms that make transactions transparent and trust-less through smart contracts. As a Black tech founder expanding from St. Louis into Columbia, J.R. is also investing in his community and inspiring the next generation to see themselves in the seats of power. August 25, 2026

The new member will replace Jeanne Snodgrass, who resigned in July.

Did you know there are 240 different varieties of tomatoes -- and you can taste them all for free? Join us as Tim Reinbott and Dusty Walter from MU's Research Extension and Education Center (REEC) take us through their 21st annual Tomato Festival, where you'll also find 88 varieties of peppers, cayenne pepper ice cream, tomato lemonade, and a whole lot more! August 24, 2026

According to the most recent communicable disease report from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there have been at least 2,152 cases of the parasite in the state.