tobacco

You may have noticed lately in movies and shows that more cigarettes are popping up. And it seems that trend may not be limited to the screen. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith took a look at why Gen Z may be reaching more often for a cigarette.

The state constitution now requires regulators to put more rules in place to protect children from accidental consumption and poisoning.

In its State of Tobacco Control study, the American Lung Association gives most of the region poor grades for curbing smoking and the use of other tobacco products.

With a new tobacco enforcement officer on the streets, those who sell tobacco and vaping products to minors are now under tighter scrutiny.The…

Juul and other e-cigarette makers are facing new limits on the sale of their products in the U.S. But internationally, vaping companies are looking to…

Regional stories from the KBIA Newsroom, including: Head of State's Public Defender System is ResigningMissouri Supreme Court Weighs Voter Photo ID…

Schnuck Markets Inc., one of the Midwest’s largest grocery store chains, will stop selling cigarettes, chewing tobacco and other tobacco products as of…

Kansas City Council members are expected to approve an ordinance prohibiting stores from selling tobacco products or e-cigarettes to anyone under 21.The…

Regional News Coverage from the KBIA Newsroom, including:Uber comes to Columbia, Columbia City Council wants new ordinances Kirksville City Council denies…

Attorney General Chris Koster says a new court ruling should allow Missouri to avoid most of a $70 million penalty for its lackluster enforcement of a…