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Missouri State visibly changing ahead of joining Conference USA

SPRINGFIELD–The Missouri State Athletic Department has been hard at work getting major upgrades and changes underway and finished in preparation to join Conference USA on July 1. Between new field turf,

Opinion: Red-state universities will get hit by Trump’s cuts, too

According to a recent report, over the past decade, N.I.H. research funding, which in large part is distributed to universities in the form of grants, has helped generate $787 billion for the American economy and an average of more than 370,000 jobs each year. Every dollar of N.I.H.-funded research generates a total of $2.56 in economic activity.

Josh Hawley proposes raising federal minimum wage to $15. What is Missouri's minimum wage?

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) introduced a bill Tuesday with U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, making him one of the few Republicans to support the cause.

West Coast recruiting: UCLA stays hot, Washington goes national and a Ryder Lyons update

The Hotline is delighted to provide West Coast fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports.

High Mid-Missouri gas prices could climb higher amid conflict in Middle East

According to AAA County Retail Prices, Boone and Cole counties are seeing lower prices at the pump than the national average, but one of the highest prices in the state. And with Israel's attack and Iran and the subsequent retaliation,

What activating the National Guard means for mid-Missouri protestors

Missouri governor activates National Guard for No Kings protest plans across Missouri in what Kehoe calls precautionary. No Kings protest locations include Columbia and Jefferson City.

Missouri governor declares state of emergency ahead of Trump administration protests

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency Thursday ahead of protests against the Trump administration.

Arici Gelato now open in Missouri City

Italy-based company Arici Gelato has officially opened its doors in Sienna Grande Shops, solidifying its presence in the artisanal gelato and pastry sector.

Harrisonville Police Department issues Endangered Silver Advisory for missing 82-year-old man

The Harrisonville Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory Friday for a missing 82-year-old man.

Murray State's Skirka named National Coach of the Year award by NCBWA

Skirka's Racers have taken a record-breaking 2025 season all the way to the MCWS after winning 44 games this season

Senate Confirms Billy Long As The Next IRS Commissioner

The U.S. Senate has confirmed former U.S. Representative Billy Long of Missouri as the next commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Missouri’s Improve I-70 Project moving full-speed ahead

Missouri’s over $2 billion Improve I-70 Project that will add a third lane and connect St. Louis to Kansas City is in full swing. Eric Kopinski, MoDOT’s Improve I-70 Project Director, told Missourinet what travel will look like in the construction areas this summer.

Tech N9ne filmed a music video at this Missouri home’s pool. It’s on sale for $3M

The lavish pool is one of the most recent additions to the home, which is located 30 minutes east of Kansas City.

Missouri Football: 2025 Tigers Season Preview and Prediction

Missouri Football: 2025 Tigers Season Preview and Prediction originally appeared on Athlon Sports.