In April, the Missouri Theatre hosted two performances of the 'How to Train Your Dragon' score, performed alongside the film.

While the Senate has heard in committee a wide-reaching House bill on property taxes, it has yet to reach the Senate floor.

The expansion at the hospital's downtown campus would increase capacity by 25-30%, Children's Mercy leaders say. The investment will help make more room for pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, increasingly complex surgical procedures and more.

A Senate committee version of the legislation would ask voters to authorize the state to impose work requirements, but it wouldn’t require them if federal law changes

Amtrak officials say some trips this summer are expected to sell out, so riders should book their seats early.

Research has shown that stable employment after incarceration dramatically reduces the likelihood of someone reoffending. One new program in Missouri is helping inmates gain valuable and employable skills — as licensed tattoo artists.

The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.

Two musicals are tied with 12 nominations each: a special-effects-crammed The Lost Boys, and the candy-colored satire Schmigadoon! The Pulitzer-winning Liberation was nominated for Best Play.

With gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping.

Maplewood Barn Theatre kicks off its summer season next Thursday with Neil Simon's classic "Barefoot in the Park". On today's show, we chat with lead actress, Lucia Freeman ("Corie Bratter"), and director Laura Howard, who says of the show: "Love is blind, but marriage is an eye opener. And that's really the heart of this show: how do you make two people who are very different mesh and work together?" May 5, 2026

The department increased the number of available permits from 600 to 2,000 and increased the harvest quota limit from 40 to 60 bears to expand hunting opportunities.

Heart of Missouri Girls on the Run is an after-school program for girls in the third through eighth grade. Board member Claire Van Doren says, "the mission is to inspire girls to be more confident, more joyful, and more healthy." This Saturday's 5K at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia is open to everyone! May 4, 2026

The coalition made state history with the most number of signatures gathered by volunteers for a petition.

The council will also hear about constructing a new Fire Station 5 and introduce a one-year data center ban.

Local union LiUNA 955 wants the minimum wage for Mizzou workers raised to $19 per hour.