Alpha-gal antibodies in the blood don't necessarily mean a person will develop alpha gal syndrome.

As festivities celebrating America’s 250 years of independence ramp up, there’s concern for the more than 11 percent of Missourians with Alzheimer's disease.

The musical touches on themes such as who's considered an American, the inaction of a seemingly intractable Congress and whether individual liberties should outweigh collective goals.

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is urging consumers to be mindful of scammers during high heat this summer.

A closeout review by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick — whom Parson appointed to statewide office in 2018 — could find no state business purpose for a third of the former governor’s flights on state aircraft.

Missouri has not yet seen any cases of new world screwworm, but experts say there’s still a lot that Missouri farmers can do to prepare for the possible threat.

Thousands of people lost coverage over as little as $8 in delinquent payments. They didn't know their zero-dollar premiums had gone up and they owed money. Most now can't get coverage until 2027.

A new study of people 80 and older with exceptional gaits finds fast walkers have about a 50% lower risk of cognitive decline, showing the connection between physical health and brain health.

Spouses of U.S. citizens have traditionally had a special place in immigration law. That's no longer the case, according to the administration and immigration lawyers.

Kansas City-based Frontier Schools is on track to open Columbia’s first charter school in the fall of 2027.

Multiple viewers called and emailed KOMU 8 Sunday afternoon concerned about their family members in the Jefferson City Correctional Center, which lost power Saturday following severe thunderstorms throughout mid-Missouri.

The District’s new Block by Block Safety Ambassadors - they're the ones in the bright orange shirts - will provide extra eyes on the streets, deescalate situations, and support bars and businesses. (They'll also check streetlights to help keep downtown safe and well lit!) Executive director Nickie Davis says the program is funded by MU, The District, and the City of Columbia. July 6, 2026

Each ward will hold an informational meeting for residents about a proposed public safety sales tax.

Ameren Missouri filed a request to raise rates by about 10%. The new rate would take effect in mid-2027.

Kitten season has hit the Central Missouri Humane Society pretty hard. Associate director Michelle Casey tells us it's overflowing with adorable kittens - like special guest “Baking Chocolate” - who need fosters, volunteers, and forever homes. Find out more about CMHS's brand-new 17.5-acre animal care campus! July 3, 2026