Fire departments adapt to the increasing risk of flash flooding.

Summer flowers are blooming and vegetable gardens are beginning to produce — all thanks to the many pollinators buzzing around. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith has more about one of these pollinators that may deserve more recognition — wasps.

Tick bite prevention is top of mind for lots of Missourians this summer, but as KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports, there’s one highly fatal tickborne illness that could impact — your cat.

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.

"Backyard bird" habitat can support ecosystems in urban environments.

A black bear was recently spotted outside of a Planet Fitness on Nifong Boulevard, and it is believed that flooding pushed it into the city.

Emergency officials are preparing for more high-water events as forecasters predict a wetter-than-usual summer.

The city of Columbia will resume weekly recycling collection next week. KBIA’s Libby Howell has more on the current status of Columbia’s recycling program.

As of Monday morning, the Boone County Road and Bridge Department still had five roads shut down and was continuing to closely monitor flooded roads.

The Presidio Environmental Repository Facility will be part of a 628-acre site in Pettis County, with about 90 acres dedicated to waste disposal.