Record diesel prices are squeezing Missouri farmers, testing the state’s cattle-and-crop economy and raising concerns about fertilizer costs heading into 2027.

Harvest season is nearing for many farmers. But the railroads that transport their harvested grain have raised their shipping costs with record-high diesel prices. That could mean lower grain prices for growers.

The Supreme Court rejects a Republican attempt to redistrict the congressional seats in Missouri.

The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterms for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the primaries.

Columbia City Council is asking Attorney General Catherine Hanaway to collaborate on downtown safety efforts rather than holding one business responsible.

The new funding builds on more than $7 million previously awarded to Missouri for rural maternal health initiatives, including expanded doula training and certification, as well as mobile health care and community paramedicine services.

Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it reached orbit.

President Trump has brought his New York real estate background to the White House. But experts say D.C. is a very different historic and legal landscape — and worry about the precedent he could set.

Authorities have arrested five British nationals over a suspected attack at a U.S.-operated air force base in England. Iran denied involvement.

Local Motion's Mike Burden and Emily Piontek talk about "Week Without Driving," a nationwide call to experience your community without a car, complete with a bingo challenge and free events running October 1st through 8th. Emily also previews Vélo Vini Vici's 10th year, an afternoon bike ride and walk celebrating women and non-binary cyclists through downtown Columbia's women-owned businesses on October 11th! September 28, 2026

More than 60 people attended the town hall Tuesday night at Second Missionary Baptist Church.

Did you know heart disease is the number one killer of women, claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer combined? Join us as Melissa Gerke, development director for the American Heart Association, breaks down what every woman needs to know and how the Mid-Missouri Go Red for Women event on October 29th is bringing the community together to fight back. September 25, 2026

As fall begins, tourists planning to enjoy Missouri waterways and the sights of colorful fall foliage should take precautions due to reports of water contamination.

This year's smaller festival includes the 10th anniversary of Quorus, Columbia's LGBTQ+ choir.