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MU Political Scientist Peverill Squire explains why voters turned out for liberal policies, not politicians.

The Boone County Commission approved a program Tuesday that will pave existing gravel roads in the county that present a "maintenance burden" for county road crews.

USPS addressed initial concerns over rural mail delivery times in an August Operational Improvements fact sheet, saying it "will maintain its commitment to universal service, ensuring reliable delivery to all communities regardless of distance."

Partnership among Missouri elderberry growers and researchers made the novel fruit a local success.

A recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the population in rural areas is on the rise after a decade of decline. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains saw increases, but not as much as in some other U.S. regions.

Farmer mental health is a complicated topic. Missouri Business Alert’s Katie Quinn has the story – and the voices of several farmers in Missouri.

Karren Ganschinietz lives and works in Boss, Missouri. She’s been a CNA, or Certified Nursing Assistant, for nearly 40 years – working in assisted living facilities and home care. She spoke with Missouri Business Alert about the shortage of CNAs in Missouri and how that could impact our healthcare systems, as well as the care patients receive.

It's hard to be a competitive figure skater to begin with, but it’s even harder to advance in the sport when there’s only one rink in the whole region.

MEMPHIS, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is devastating rural hospitals, including the tiny 25-bed facility in Memphis, Missouri. People come from six…

A proposal to improve broadband access would create a grant system to fund service expansion in rural areas of Missouri.The bill, which had its first…