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Missouri football keeps proving it has grit. How far can that take the Tigers this season?

Missouri football hasn’t done much to help the state’s collective blood pressure this season. But, through the Tigers’ cardiac run, the team has shown some serious grit. Take that hospital visit and fourth-quarter comeback from starting quarterback ...

Secrecy by Missouri officials could cost taxpayers again

Cancel anytime. The Cole County Circuit Courthouse in Jefferson City. JEFFERSON CITY — Secrecy by Missouri politicians could cost taxpayers another $130,000 in the coming weeks. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem heard arguments Wednesday in favor ...

Tractor trailer hits, critically injures pedestrian on EB Missouri 210, N. Eldon Ave.

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a tractor-trailer on eastbound Missouri 210 Highway and N. Eldon Avenue on Wednesday morning.

Explaining the amendments on Missouri's general election ballot, part 2

KTVO is watching 4 amendments and one proposition up for decision in Missouri on the November 5 general election.

How will Missouri's question on abortion rights impact the rest of the ballot?

Democrats expect a question about abortion rights on Missouri's ballot to drive an increase in voter turnout which might benefit their candidates.

Missouri farm income projected to drop in 2024, still remains strong

Missouri net farm income is expected to drop by $697 million in 2024 to $3.66 billion, the fourth-highest ever recorded.

Exploring whether Amendment 2 to legalize sports gambling a good deal for Missouri taxpayers

Missouri could become the 39th state — plus the District of Columbia — to legalize sports gambling on Nov. 5, but is Amendment 2 a good deal for Show-Me State taxpayers?

Missouri won’t meet deadline to clear months-long backlog of child care subsidy payments

Missouri child care providers began complaining that they were missing months of payments from the state and were close to shuttering. But the state won't meet its goal to clear the backlog by the end of October.

University of Missouri plans to test its alert system Wednesday

Test alerts will go out at the same time, including via text and/or email, the Mizzou Safe app and MU social media accounts.

Post-Dispatch endorsement: Vote 'no' on Missouri Amendment 7

Missouri Amendment 7 would do two things: One, solve a problem that exists only in the realm of right-wing extremism; two, prevent use of a voting method that’s designed to diffuse such extremism. This is why the state’s radicalized Legislature put this mess on the Nov. 5 ballot. And it’s why the state’s voters should soundly defeat it.

Gordo: Missouri's No. 13 SEC basketball ranking underscores Gates' challenge

Missouri basketball was picked 13th in the Southeastern Conference. Coach Dennis Gates has the time and personnel to reestablish what made his first Mizzou team successful.

Missouri appeals court upholds release of Sandra Hemme, vacates conviction

Months after a Missouri court ruled in favor of the release of Sandra Hemme, an appeals court affirmed the decision and vacated her murder conviction.

Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri mourns loss of Sgt. Sarah Roque

Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri is mourning the loss of a soldier who was found dead. Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23, was reported missing on Oct. 20. Roque, originally from Ligonier, Indiana, served as a bridge crewmember and mine dog handler with the K9 Detachment of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Engineer Battalion.

Missouri court vacates Sandra Hemme murder conviction, blasts attorney general's arguments

Sandra Hemme with her family and lawyers outside the Missouri Court of Appeals in downtown Kansas City before oral arguments in her case The Missouri Court of Appeals Tuesday rejected all arguments from state Attorney General Andrew Bailey to return Hemme ...

Missouri Attorney General argues abortion pill will hurt state by lowering teen pregnancies

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is leading a lawsuit to restrict access to mifepristone, a common abortion medication. He claims that the lost "potential population" from teen parents will cost the state revenue and political representation.

Covid-19 mix-up leaves Missouri woman facing $16,000 lien on home

By Matt Flener Click here for updates on this story GRANDVIEW, Missouri (KMBC) — A COVID-19 money mix-up is costing a Grandview woman thousands of dollars as she prepares to sell her home. Linda Oakley is packing up her house to move.

One dead, one injured after two-vehicle crash in southeast Missouri.

CLARKTON, Mo. (WSIL) -- One person is dead and another injured after a crash in southeast Missouri on Monday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) said the crash happened at 5:19 p.m. on October 21, along Highway 25, roughly two miles north of Clarkton.

Early voting for Nov. 5 election begins today in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY — Beginning Tuesday, Missouri voters will be able to cast absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 election without citing an excuse. Officials want to take advantage of the area's proximity to the airport, highways and the Norfolk Southern rail line to draw businesses that c…

Former SEMO president dies at 87

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University is mourning the loss of its 16th president. Dr. Dale Nitzschke, 87, passed away recently.

Missouri retreat helps veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress

A new program near Kirksville is giving hope to veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and moral injury.

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against 3 Missouri lawmakers who wrongly identified man as Chiefs rally shooter

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against three lawmakers who wrongly identified an Olathe man as the Chiefs rally shooter.

Missouri voters will consider whether its near-total abortion ban remains in place

Missourians will get to decide on November 5 an amendment that seeks to restore many abortions in Missouri. Susan Klein with Missouri Right to Life told Missourinet that she does not want the state’s abortion ban to be overturned.

‘My heart goes out to them’: Auto shop owner dies after business explodes, catches fire

‘My heart goes out to them’: Auto shop owner dies after business explodes, catches fire EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A man is dead and another is injured after an explosion at an auto shop in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The explosion happened a little after 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Hart’s Auto Repair.

Mo. Department of Social Services warns SNAP participants of increase in thefts; how to protect your benefits

The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) is alerting SNAP participants about an increase in theft related to skimming and cloning of EBT cards.

Treasurer candidate touts plan to use Missouri-grown food in school lunches

Democrat Mark Osmack, who faces appointed Republican Treasurer Vivek Malek on Nov. 5, said the office could oversee the bidding process for the program, which he said is aimed at helping agriculture and the state’s children.

Historic ranking for SEMO Football

According to the university, SEMO is the first Big South or OVC team ranked as high as #6 since former OVC member Jacksonville State was in that position on November 12, 2018 (Stats Perform Media Poll). The Redhawks are on a six-game winning streak heading into their Homecoming matchup with Gardner-Webb on Saturday, Oct. 26.

DeVries named Northwest Missouri State Homecoming queen

Red Oak native Chloe DeVries was crowned during the university's annual variety show late last week. DeVries is a senior chemistry major with a biochemistry emphasis. She's currently president of the Northwest Missouri State Student Senate, and is active in the Phi Mu sorority, Gamma Sigma Epsilon and serves as a student ambassador.

Safe House of Southeast Missouri: A lifeline for abuse victims in crisis

Domestic violence is a public health crisis across the United States. Here's how the Safe House is meeting the needs of abuse victims in Southeast Missouri

Missouri vs Alabama Early Picks, Predictions & Odds for Week 9

Our Missouri vs. Alabama predictions are taking the two touchdowns with the Tigers against an overvalued Bama team.

Abortion a key flashpoint in Missouri Senate race between Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce

Missourians are set to vote on whether to unravel the state’s abortion ban or keep it intact. And as the debate rages across the state, access to reproductive health care has become a major flashpoint in the race for U.

Teen with dreams of becoming a firefighter dies after crash with tractor-trailer

Lashley’s pickup collided with a tractor-trailer, and the teen suffered traumatic injuries and lost all brain activity, according to Washington Fire Chief Tim Frankenberg.

Here's what you need to know: Monday, Oct. 21

Missouri won 21-17 thanks to late-game heroics from quarterback Brady Cook, who returned from injury in the third quarter. An increasing number of people are walking or jogging along city-owned railroad tracks in Columbia, according to the city's Utilities department.

Fatal accident in Cahokia Heights leaves one dead

A person was killed in a car crash in Cahokia Heights on Monday night, with only one car involved in the incident.

Missouri EBT card holders warned about rise in card-cloning fraud and theft

Missourians who have electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards for their food stamp benefits are being warned about a sharp rise in the theft of those cards. The Missouri Department of Social Services said thieves are stealing information off the cards with an electronic device or through websites that pretend to be legitimate.

Missouri law enforcement agencies taking expired medications on Saturday

People with expired prescription medicines in their cabinets are being urged to turn them in this coming Saturday. Prescription Drug Take Back Day is sponsored nationwide by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.

Independence attracted more teachers thanks to 4-day school. A Missouri law could end it

The Independence School District transitioned to a four-day week with the hope to attract and retain more teachers. Applications skyrocketed after it made the switch, but a new Missouri law may do away with the shortened schedule.

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