Missouri’s minimum wage will rise to $15 on January 1.

Some cities have already made the types of machines owned by Torch Electronics illegal, even though company officials say they're abiding by the letter of the law.

Industry experts predict adequate energy available throughout the season.

Crystal Umfress is also accused of paying someone to burn down a restaurant in Kennett and impersonating a public official to try to get other businesses' liquor licenses investigated.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is accepting live Christmas trees in January to be reused for habitat improvement across central Missouri.

As Missouri’s Republican-led legislature heads into the 2026 session, a representative from Columbia is likely to be one of the most progressive voices in the state House.

A Cole County judge has approved revised ballot language for a proposed Missouri constitutional amendment dealing with public education following a court challenge over how the measure is described to voters.

In this episode of “Behind the Issue,” Editor-in-Chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer Allison Bealmer about how economic pressure is reshaping spending, style and self expression in Columbia.

While most animal bite incidents are reported during the summer months, officials say the risk also increases during colder seasons and holidays, when people spend more time inside with family, guests and pets