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Heavy snow hits US, bringing blizzard risk to Kansas and Missouri

A state of emergency has been declared in five states, with the storm set to bring the coldest temperatures in over a decade.

Jefferson City food service inspections for October 2024

Jefferson City's food code requires food-service establishments to be inspected at least once every six months.

42-year-old seriously injured after single-vehicle crash in southeast Missouri

(WSIL) -- A woman was flown to a hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Thursday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) stated the crash happened at 4:17 a.m. on November 21, along Highway 80 at County Road 706.

Missouri Republicans send letter to President Biden regarding Tren de Aragua gang members

Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, joined by several Missouri Republicans, wrote to President Joe Biden demanding answers regarding reports that local law enforcement were instructed to release illegal

General Mills To Expand its Hannibal, Missouri, Plant

General Mills’ facility in Hannibal produces food products across multiple categories and brands, including Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, and Progresso. The company’s Hannibal location has been in operation since 1972 and has undergone multiple expansions to now employ more than 1,000 people.

Missouri Attorney General plans to sue Jackson County over youth gun ban ordinance

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced his office will file a lawsuit against Jackson County over a gun ordinance recently passed by the county's legislature. The ordinance, introduced by Jackson County Legislator Manny ...

Missouri AG to sue Jackson County over gun ban on people under 21 years old

I will be filing suit against Jackson County for their illegal attempt to violate Missourians’ right to keep and bear arms,” Bailey shared on social media.

2 Missouri teens killed in crash with suspect who had kidnapped 1-year-old in car as he fled police

Two teenagers were killed and a third was hospitalized in a car crash over the weekend while authorities pursued a man suspected of kidnapping a baby.

4 Missouri mayors are hopeful the new governor will support their public safety requests

The mayors of Missouri’s four biggest cities sent a letter to the governor-elect asking him to support gun restrictions for minors.

Sen. Josh Hawley unveils new plan to expand radiation exposure benefits to Missouri

The Missouri senator said concerns about cost killed earlier efforts to renew a program for people exposed to radioactive waste. Hawley hopes a new compromise with a lower mandatory spending price tag will finally break through.

Missouri Farm Bureau raises concerns about proposed mail service change

The state's largest farm organization expressed concerns last week about a new U.S. Postal Service policy that would affect rural Missourians.

Missouri lawmakers announce changes to RECA bill with $5B cap

Radiation exposure advocate groups and Missouri lawmakers are hoping a $5 billion cap on a RECA bill will help nuclear waste victims get compensation.

Missouri’s afterschool programs work to create future workforce

About 130,000 Missouri youth participate in after school programs designed to improve academic achievement. The programs include a variety of activities such as homework help, arts and crafts, and STEM projects.

Amid Minnesota’s rejected cannabis apps, Missouri social equity program offers warning signs for predatory practices

Missouri state regulators have either revoked or threatened to revoke more than three dozen cannabis licenses.

Missouri House GOP leaders to press for changes to abortion-rights amendment

The reversal by House Majority Leader Jon Patterson comes as he tries to diffuse challenge for speaker from his right flank.

Missouri community mourns teens killed in crash with suspect fleeing police

A wrong-way driver fleeing police killed Kole Cunningham and Lucy Yeates and injured Aubrey Yeates early Sunday morning as they were on their way to a Billie Eilish concert in

Billie Eilish writes comment of support for families of Missouri teens killed in crash

Billie Eilish sent her love to the families of the Missouri teens killed while on their way to her concert Sunday.

Missouri governor-elect to keep top business recruiter as he builds his cabinet

In her more than nine years with the economic development agency, Hataway has served in a number of positions. She was elevated to acting director in June 2023. Prior to joining DED, Hataway held positions with her family’s 90-year-old business and at Netflix.

LaNorris Sellers earns national recognition for performance against Missouri

LaNorris Sellers had the best game of his career at South Carolina against Missouri in Week 12, and he was recognized nationally for the performance.

Missouri Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe taps lobbyist friend to head inaugural efforts

Andy Blunt, head of Husch Blackwell Strategies, will lead Securing Missouri’s Future, the group raising money for the inauguration.

Missouri man charged in roofer scam

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Washington County, Missouri, man has been issued a criminal summons to appear in court for allegedly defrauding people who hired him to do roofing work on their home. According to the St. Louis County Police Department’s ...

Missouri man that killed 9-year-old Rowan Ford asks SCOTUS to intervene in his case

He is requesting that the Supreme Court of the United States hear his appeal for a new trial and prevent the State of Missouri from executing him. Collings was convicted of raping and killing nine-year-old Rowan Ford in November 2007. Her body was found ...

USMNT Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal Leg 2 vs. Jamaica: Live stream and TV, rosters

The USMNT takes aim at advancing to the Concacaf Nations League semifinals when it hosts Jamaica in the second leg of their quarterfinal Monday night.

Officer involved shooting in Lawson, Missouri

Man dead, child dead, and deputy hurt after officer involved shooting in Lawson, Missouri. Authorities from Ray County and Clay County assisted the Missouri State State Highway Patrol

Trump chooses former Missouri attorney general candidate for White House job

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a former Missouri attorney general candidate to be on his White House staff. Republican Will Scharf will serve as Trump’s assistant and White House staff secretary.

Officer injured after domestic disturbance leads to shooting in Lawson, Missouri

A member of law enforcement was injured Sunday night in a shooting in Lawson, Missouri. The incident stemmed from a domestic situation that escalated into a shooting and barricade, leaving one officer with minor injuries. It began around 8 p.m., prompting the involvement of the Lawson Police Department and the Ray County Sheriff’s Office.

Missouri won’t let DACA recipients get licensed as nurses. One graduate wants to change that

Alondra Orozco found out after graduating from nursing school that she is ineligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Missouri because of her immigration status. Her professors were unaware of the law,

Missouri abortion amendment: Close vote sparks hope, Catholic leader says

Repeal of Missouri’s abortion amendment remains a possibility, the head of the state’s Catholic conference says.

Missouri members of Trump legal team score high profile jobs in administration

President-elect Donald Trump tapped two Missouri members of the legal team for jobs in the new administration, naming D. John Sauer solicitor general and Will Scharf assistant to the president and White House staff secretary.

What’s in a name? PACs operating in Missouri offer few clues to their purpose or funders

Every political committee must have a name, but there are no rules that it relate in any way to the interest or candidate being promoted.

Southeast Missouri State earns 93-38 win against Crowley's Ridge

Damarion Walkup's 23 points helped Southeast Missouri State defeat Crowley's Ridge 93-38 on Wednesday night. Walkup added six rebounds for the Redhawks (1-2). Tedrick Washington Jr. scored 18 points while going 8 of 15 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and added 10 rebounds.

Former Missouri Attorney General hopeful Will Scharf appointed as Trump’s staff secretary

Will Scharf, who ran for Missouri attorney general this year, will be President-elect Donald Trump's White House staff secretary. Former Missouri Attorney General candidate Will Scharf is joining President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Trump ...

Missouri Highway Patrol investigating fatal crash near Iowa-Missouri border

The Missouri Highway Patrol confirmed that three people were killed in a crash. Authorities responded to the scene along Interstate 29 in Atchison County, Missouri. The area was closed off for several hours but has reopened.

Opinion: Missouri could be a leader in a revived nuclear industry

Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. A view of the cooling tower (left) and the reactor building at Ameren Missouri’s nuclear plant in Callaway County. Dispatch The American nuclear industry in the midst of a significant ...

What channel is the Missouri vs. South Carolina game on?

TV channel and live stream links for the Nov. 16 Missouri Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Week 12 college football matchup.

3.2 quake hits southeast Missouri, felt hundreds of miles away

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (WSIL) -- A 3.2 earthquake hit the southeast Missouri area on Saturday with many saying they felt the tremor. The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake hitting at 9:52 a.m. on November 16, less than a mile south of Caruthersville. The earthquake was measured at a depth of about five miles.

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