A Missouri resident detained by immigration authorities was deported this year to the Netherlands, a country he has not lived in since he was 5 years old. Now he's learning a new language and trying to make a new life.

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.

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.

Farm organizations were in different stages of a grant process when the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut dozens of projects to help underserved farmers access land and capital. Agriculture leaders say the termination deals a blow to future farmers.

If the referendum qualifies for the November ballot, Missouri voters would be asked whether to approve the redistricting plan passed by Republican lawmakers. A citizen group sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins accusing him of writing a biased summary, and two courts have now agreed.

The federal government is offering local law enforcement incentives to join a program that gives their officers authority to make immigration arrests. Police leaders say the funds, which include money for salaries, equipment and vehicles, are enticing.

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.

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

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

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

The posters reflect protest calls for labor rights in anticipation of May 1 demonstrations, but aren't attributed to an organization and don't specify targets for "no shopping."

Introducing Centerstone, a recent rebranding of Burrell Behavioral Health that Missouri Market CEO Mat Gass says won't affect its dedication to the communities it serves: "we're just adding some new members to the family to make things just a little bit better, a little bit stronger." May is Mental Health Awareness Month. May 1, 2026

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