A pair of studies found that tens of thousands of construction workers in Missouri and Kansas are incorrectly classified as independent contractors. That means their employers are avoiding withholding income tax and paying into programs like Social Security, unemployment insurance, Medicare and others.

2023 was the 11th consecutive year the state has topped the list, which is compiled to highlight cruelty and neglect among commercial dog breeders.

The center's goal is to help farmers become more efficient and sustainable by harnessing technology like artificial intelligence.

Crews will commence operations in both directions on sections of I-70 and U.S. 63 on Wednesday.

Once seen as a musical relic, audio cassettes have survived the eras of CDs and streaming to win over music lovers of a new generation. That’s in large part thanks to the National Audio Company in Springfield, Missouri, the largest cassette manufacturer in the world.

A spokeswoman for Rice’s attorney confirmed to The Associated Press in the evening that Rice turned himself in at the Glenn Heights Police Department.

Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie said he would vote to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker if it came to the floor. He told Johnson in a closed-door meeting that he should resign.

Rushdie was onstage at a literary event in 2022 when he was attacked by a man in the audience: "Dying in the company of strangers — that was what was going through my mind." His new book is Knife.

Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners' exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday.

"We just want to get as many kids as possible out there doing what they love." -- Tricia Koedel, executive director, Day Dreams Foundation Joining Tricia is Amber Bussey, a parent whose two kids benefitted from what Day Dreams does best; however, what they do best takes money, and so on today's show we learn more about their upcoming fundraiser! April 16, 2024

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Mid-Mo gamers take note: the third annual CoMo Retro Gaming Convention is back this Saturday, April 20 at Columbia's Stoney Creek Conference Center! Also, ever heard of a 'soul seat'? Yes? No? Either way, we've got its creator, Pack Matthews, on the show today to demonstrate all of its many benefits over traditional chairs. (3:30) April 15, 2024

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The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many of them in rural areas. Now some journalists are redoubling their efforts to provide local news and trying new models in a difficult industry.

The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe.