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Missouri Supreme Court Defies Voters, Halts Abortions in the State

Despite passage of a constitutional amendment last fall, the ping-pong battle over "reproductive freedom" continues.

Missouri basketball adds December nonconference game to 2025-26 schedule

Here is who Missouri basketball has added to its 2025-26 schedule so far, according to game contracts obtained via an open records request.

Here’s how Missouri’s national spelling bee participants did in Tuesday’s preliminaries

The preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is over and five of Missouri’s seven participants have advanced to spell more complicated words. Moving on to Wednesday’s quarterfinals round are Ananya Aggarwal of Columbia,

Missouri’s hopes to retain Chiefs, Royals hinge on legislature’s special session

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe called a special session beginning June 2 to discuss a new tax-incentive program for professional sports stadium construction and renovations in the state among other things.

Missouri AG slams $11B Grain Belt Express as a 'rip-off for all Missourians'

Missouri AG Andrew Bailey criticizes the Grain Belt Express project, calling it a "rip-off" for Missourians, while Invenergy defends its energy benefits.

Sheriff: ‘Object of high interest’ found after Monona County resident goes missing on Missouri River

Authorities say they have found what they believe is "highly likely" the body of a missing Monona County resident.

May 26 recap: St. Louis news you may have missed today

Get a quick digest of today's top local news stories from St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Carlson scored twice and hit a three-run homer to lift Baltimore to a 5-2 victory and end the Cardinals' winning streak Monday at Camden Yards.

UNC basketball to host five-star recruit

One of UNC's top targets in the 2026 class is five-star power forward Toni Bryant, a Florida prospect who picked up an offer from the Tar Heels earlier in 2025. Since then, UNC has made him a priority, even watching him recently on the AAU circuit.

Jets Sign 15 Undrafted Free Agents

In addition to their seven-player draft class, the Jets have signed 14 undrafted free agents. Below is information on each of them.

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service

Mom and her 12-year-old son killed as their car gets swept away in ‘historical’ storms

Three people are dead, including a mother and a 12-year-old boy, after a sprawling severe system that brought damaging winds and tornadoes throughout the South and Midwest slammed Oklahoma on

The US companies proving Trump’s tariffs could bring Middle America roaring back

Small US companies are benefiting from Trump's aggressive tariff policies, with profits jumping as much as 40 percent.

Federal government slashes Missouri vaccine funds, as child immunization rates fall

Two dozen states, but not Missouri, have filed suit to block the federal cuts to immunization and other public health programs.

Missouri House passes amendment that would re-establish a state abortion ban

The resolution now heads to the Missouri Senate. If it passes the legislature, it must receive voter approval to go into effect.

UMass Boston student arrested for firebombing Tesla dealership in Missouri during spring break

A Missouri resident attending college in Boston has been arrested for allegedly firebombing a Tesla dealership using Molotov cocktails in Kansas City, Missouri while home for spring break, federal authorities said Friday.

Secretary of State resumes funding for digital library catalog after investigation

Overdrive and its app Sora were subject to an investigation by the Missouri Secretary of State's Office after concerns that minors could access inappropriate content.

Which teams picking outside top 5 in 2025 NFL Draft can find quickest roster fixes?

This year’s NFL free agency frenzy was defined by big-ticket players simply returning to their current teams, with only a handful of notable exceptions. Teams were otherwise trying to patch holes using second- and third-tier players,

As a Blue Springs neighborhood tries to deter turkey vultures, a look at why the bird is federally protected

A Blue Springs neighborhood is trying to ward off a pair of turkey vultures that have been seen causing damage to neighbors' homes and vehicles.

Georgia softball live score updates for Ole Miss weekend series

Georgia is now 27-15 overall and 5-12 in the SEC and has dropped to No. 18 in the Week 9 NFCA Coaches Poll. Ole Miss is ranked No. 19, standing 31-11 overall and 7-8 in the SEC. The Rebels are coming in after dropping their last weekend series 2-1 to No. 6 Florida.

At a Missouri state tree nursery, millions of seedlings and cases of ... hot sauce?

The 100-acre tree nursery at George O. White State Forest, in Licking, Missouri, serves 13,000 customers a year — in the Show-Me State and beyond. Pawpaws are one of their most popular orders.

Atmospheric river to fuel more flooding in Arkansas, Missouri on Easter weekend

With Easter weekend kicking off the first big outdoor getaway for many, campers and travelers face heightened risks from torrential rain, flash flooding, and severe storms packing damaging winds, large hail,

Missouri Jobs with Justice Condemns Passage of Senate Bill 22

Missouri Jobs with Justice has issued a strong rebuke of Senate Bill 22, which passed the Missouri legislature yesterday. In a letter sent today to Governor Mike Kehoe, the advocacy organization urged him to veto what it calls a “dangerous effort” by lawmakers to undermine voter rights and judicial integrity.

Mississippi River named most endangered in U.S. Why water quality is not the issue.

The list calls attention to the threats rivers face and prioritizes those for which the public can influence policies that affect their well-being.

Could Trump Officials Be Prosecuted? What To Know After Judge Finds Evidence Of Criminal Contempt For El Salvador Flights

Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday there's probable evidence the Trump administration "willfully disobeyed a binding judicial decree."

Show-Me AG Age-Verification Crackdown Pr0n Debate

CRACKDOWNS AGAINST PR0N BY THE TOP IS TYPICALLY WHERE THEY LOSE MOST OF THEIR SUPPORT FROM MOST DUDES!!! WILL THE AG FLEX ON ALL OF THE "ADULT MATERIAL" THAT IS PLENTIFUL ON ELON MUSK'S X?!?!?

Ha Ha Tonka State Park nominated for best state park in the nation

One of Missouri’s most iconic parks is in the national spotlight and will compete against destinations across the country.

Small miscues pile in Hogs’ series loss

Series losses in the SEC on the road aren't uncommon. After trouncing Georgia, now No. 5 in the USA Today coaches poll, by 10 runs in Game 1, the now-No. 2 University of Arkansas baseball team lost Saturday and Sunday's games by one run each and fell from its top ranking.

Coalition wheels wobble over Trump despite Luxon’s ‘alignment’ claims

Comment: The PM's "media beat-up" claims belie meaningful – and fraught – differences of opinion with his foreign minister over Trump's tariffs.

Why Is Trump Targeting So Many International Students?

The Trump administration has suddenly revoked the visas of more than a thousand foreign students, prompting widespread fear and confusion.

Arrests By Missouri State Highway Patrol this Weekend

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced a few arrests over the weekend in Troop G. On Friday the MSHP arrested 42-year-old Daniel Tillery from Cabool on outstanding warrants out of Oregon County as well as possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia.

I'm a federal employee watching colleagues get laid off by DOGE. It's been devastating — we aren't cogs, we're human beings.

Ed Welch has been a National Park Service employee for 27 years. He's also recently seen 27 colleagues get terminated by DOGE.

With no staff left at LIHEAP, the federal utility assistance program, advocates worry about funding

About $378 million of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding remains to be distributed. Without federal staff, some experts and advocates worry that low-income customers won’t be able to pay for cooling as the months get hotter.

College basketball transfer rankings 2025: Xavier's Richard Pitino makes waves with of top-100 additions

New Xavier coach Richard Pitino had one heckuva Saturday. Pitino reeled in three (!) portal commits in 12 hours at three critical positions of need. Montana guard Malik Moore, Evansville wing Gabriel Pozzato and Florida Atlantic forward Tre Carroll all hopped on board,

Georgia softball live score updates for Auburn weekend series

Georgia's weekend series against Auburn will be streamed through the SEC Network and SEC Network+. Fans looking to stream the games can go to the ESPN app. A free trial is offered on FUBO. Georgia has a three-game slate scheduled at Auburn, one game a day between Friday and Sunday. All times are Eastern.

The World’s First Museum Dedicated To BBQ Opens In Kansas City Tomorrow

The museum will officially open its doors on Saturday April 12, 2025. Located in the shops at Crown Center (2450 Grand Boulevard, Suite 231) in Kansas City, Missouri.

Top Prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Edition

Next up in the draft series, we take a look at the wide receiver prospects that could be available for the Bucs in the first or second round