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Missouri public school students could see more agriculture-based science lessons starting in kindergarten through high school under bills prefiled in both state legislative chambers that would establish a new statewide program.

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.

Kellen Sapp is a young transgender woman who grew up in Columbia. She spoke about the existence — and resilience of the queer community in the Midwest.

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.

Tomorrow is Christmas - a time for togetherness and joy. But as KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports, last weekend one community organization chose a unique way to celebrate the holiday with a different kind of Christmas punch.

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

Parks across the state will participate in the “First Day Hikes” program.