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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 ...

Memphis Tigers open season at home against the Missouri Tigers

BOTTOM LINE: Memphis opens the season at home against Missouri. Memphis finished 13-2 at home a season ago while going 22-10 overall. The Memphis Tigers averaged 80.5 points per game last season, 35.4 in the paint, 17.0 off of turnovers and 12.4 on fast breaks.

Missouri State moves to 5-0 in MVFC with 38-17 victory over Southern Illinois

Jacob Clark threw two touchdown passes, Jayden Becks ran for 101 yards and two scores and Missouri State rolled to a 38-17 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday.

White splotches on magnolia branches could be insect pest

Q: My ‘Ann’ magnolia tree lost its leaves early this year, and I noticed small white splotches all over the branches. What’s wrong with it?

One seriously injured after two-vehicle crash

One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Saturday in southeast Missouri.

Messenger: Why is Missouri AG seizing money from some inmates but not an NFL coach’s son?

JEFFERSON CITY — Clayton attorney Bevis Schock has a question he wants to ask Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. Several questions, actually. That’s what Schock told Cole County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Limbaugh on Tuesday afternoon ...

Here's what Missouri and Kansas election officials are doing to make sure the vote is secure

Ahead of the 2024 election, learn how Missouri and Kansas keep voter registration lists up to date, count and protect ballots, and certify election results.

500+ MO businesses back Prop A, $15 minimum wage

More than 500 Missouri businesses are rallying for Proposition A, pushing for a $15 per hour minimum wage and paid sick leave by 2026.

One seriously injured after motorcycle vs truck crash in southeast Missouri

DONIPHAN, Mo. (WSIL) -- One person was seriously injured after a crash between a motorcycle and a truck on Friday in Ripley County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) said the crash happened at 4 p.m. on November 1, along Highway 21, just north of Highway 160.

Missouri Highway Patrol making changes to its crash and drowning reports

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) announced a major change to their crash and drowning reports on Friday. Starting November 1, the names of those involved in

Who will play for Missouri basketball this season? Guessing Mizzou’s rotation in 2024-25

Who will line up for Missouri basketball in the 2024-24 season? With the season just a couple days away, here’s who we think is in line for minutes.

Hannibal-LaGrange men’s basketball falls in season opener to Missouri Valley

Hannibal-LaGrange University men’s basketball tipped off its 2024-25 season at home against Missouri Valley College on Friday and the Trojans fell 77-64.

Soldier charged with murder after sergeant found dead in dumpster on Missouri Army base

A soldier has been charged with murder after the body of a sergeant was found in a dumpster on a Missouri Army base last week.

Springfield girl beats rare bone cancer thanks to doctors at University of Missouri Health

A Springfield, Missouri, girl faced the fight of her life when doctors diagnosed her with a very rare bone cancer.

Veterans Day ceremony to be held at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri National Veterans Memorial will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11. Organizers say this year’s ceremony will feature keynote speaker Clay Hahs, president of the MNVM board of directors.

5 Kansas City, Missouri, residents among those sickened in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak

The Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department said Friday afternoon they are investigating five cases of E. coli that have sickened local residents.

Missouri license offices close for multiple days starting next week

The Missouri Department of Revenue is closing all locations statewide next week to implement new technology into offices.

Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce trade insults in only televised debate of Missouri Senate race

The Republican and Democratic candidates answered questions on abortion rights, border policy and the Jan. 6, 2021, riots during hourlong appearance.

EPA expands air sampling around southeast Missouri battery plant fire

Southeast Missouri residents were encouraged to keep their windows closed and turn off air conditioning units.

Soldier charged with murder in death of sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri

A soldier has been charged with murder in the death of a fellow service member at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, the Army announced Thursday. The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel charged the 21-year-old specialist on Wednesday with murder and obstructing justice in the death of Sgt.

Missouri man who sent death threats from prison gets more prison time

Richard Russell, who sent death threats to a judge and threatened to blow up the downtown federal courthouse in letters from prison, was sentenced to an additional decade in custody.

Missouri Republican election challenger says he should be allowed to watch early voting

A Republican committeeman has asked a judge to stop early voting in Missouri’s third-largest county until it allows “watchers” or "challengers” to observe the polls.

Soldier arrested on suspicion of murdering female Army sergeant at Missouri base

A soldier has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a female Army sergeant was found in a dumpster at a base in Missouri.

Missouri Mayors Endorse Sports Betting Legislation Ahead of Amendment 2 Vote

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas endorsed Amendment 2, the question on next week’s Missouri ballot

Hawley and Kunce trade barbs over guns and abortion in Missouri U.S. Senate debate

Hawley and Kunce are running what many consider the most competitive Missouri statewide contest on Tuesday’s ballot. Thursday's debate touched on a wide range of topics, including immigration, gun control,

Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography and Coercion of Minors, Awaits Sentencing in St. Louis

A Missouri man pleaded guilty to child pornography and coercion of minors, facing 5-20 years in prison for distribution and receipt charges, and 10 years to life for coercion. His sentencing is set for January 29,

Missouri Department of Natural Resources announces winners for 2024 photo contest

MISSOURI (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of its 2024 photo contest. The annual competition invites amateur photographers of all ages to capture images of Missouri’s natural resources.

Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Larry Porter tops Missouri receivers in new era for Raytown Football

In a remarkable turnaround from last season, the Raytown High School Blue Jays are gearing up for the playoffs with a 5-4 record under first-year head coach Anthony Morgan.

Former Savannah, Missouri police lieutenant to stand trial for K9 death

Daniel Zeigler was terminated from his position after the Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed charges in September.

Olathe man falsely identified as Chiefs rally shooter refiles lawsuit against Missouri lawmaker

An Olathe man who was wrongly identified as the Chiefs rally shooter has refiled a lawsuit against a Missouri lawmaker.

Missouri Western highlighting women in the Federal Reserve

Missouri Western State University is honoring local women in the Federal Reserve with a display next week. The college will present "Voices of Women in the Federal Reserve" in the Spratt Hall Atrium.

Missouri man sentenced to 10 years for possession of child abuse material

U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced James Darrick Beeler, 53, of Glenwood, Missouri, to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after Beeler was found guilty of possessing

Benefit of sports betting on Missouri schools may be a roll of the dice

Missouri schools could hit the jackpot if voters legalize sports betting at the polls on Nov. 5, but some aren't betting the farm just yet on how much money they could actually see. Missouri remains one of a dozen states where gambling on sports isn't legal,

Smoke plume from Missouri lithium-ion battery plant fire forces some locals to evacuate

Authorities around Fredericktown, Missouri, called for some evacuations and told other nearby residents to shelter in place. The state Department of Natural Resources is on the scene to assess potential environmental impacts from the incident. A battery ...

Residents of small Missouri town forced to evacuate after EV battery recycling facility catches fire

Emergency responders told residents living within an area of the toxic plume that they need to "Evacuate IMMEDIATELY!"

Human Remains of 1830s Pioneers Discovered in Missouri

Two archaeologists in Platte City, Missouri, have uncovered human pioneer remains from a key period in early American history.

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