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16-year-old killed after falling from hood of car, officials say

NEAR AVA, Mo. ( KYTV /Gray News) - A teen in Missouri was hit and killed Monday night after officials said he fell off the hood of a car. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to County Road 500, one mile west of Ava, Missouri, just before 7 p.m. Ava is just east of Springfield, Missouri.

Missouri City approves $7.2M contract for streets, sidewalk repairs

At a March 17 meeting, Missouri City City Council approved a $7.2 million contract with Brooks Concrete Inc. for sidewalk and street repairs throughout the city.

Column: Is it OK to still hate Duke? 3 pressing questions about this year’s NCAA Tournament.

It’s time to fill out the March Madness brackets. Should you go with your head or your heart — or just use AI?

Former Lady Vols basketball coach Kellie Harper hired at Missouri | Reports

Former Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper has been hired at Missouri, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Harper spent five seasons at Tennessee.

Tornadoes kill 12 in Missouri as severe storms destroy buildings and homes across U.S.

"The scale of devastation across our state is staggering," Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe said. "While we grieve the lives of those lost, we are also focused on action."

Check out Sugar Land, Missouri City's real estate market in February

Fewer homes were sold in Sugar Land- and Missouri City-area ZIP codes in February compared to February 2024, with 146 homes sold versus 183 last year.

Missouri storms kill at least 12 people

Severe storms and tornadoes rolled through Missouri Friday night, killing at least 12 people. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports six deaths in Wayne County; three in Ozark County; one death in Butler County,

MSHP: 10 killed, others injured in Missouri as storms roll through

Ten people were killed in Missouri after a tornado outbreak, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The agency said multiple people were also injured.

Missouri lawmakers prepare to take on tax cuts after spring break

Lawmakers in Missouri are taking a break as we reach the official halfway point of the legislative session. While some say it’s been a productive year already, others feel the state is taking steps backward.

Missouri storms kill at least 11 people

Severe storms and tornadoes rolled through Missouri Friday night, killing at least 11 people. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports six deaths in Wayne County; three in Ozark County; one death in Butler County,

Missouri prosecutor declines to charge a police officer who shot and killed a woman and infant

A prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges against a Missouri police officer who shot and killed a woman and her infant child last year.

Missouri tornado: Father, son stop for gas, then twister strikes

A father and son stopped for gas in Rolla, Missouri, Friday night, only to find themselves in the middle of a potential tornado . Tad Peters took video of the scary moment when he and his father Rich were surrounded by debris and intense winds.

Missouri State Bears and Belmont Bruins play in MVC Tournament

BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State plays Belmont in the MVC Tournament. The Bears are 17-4 against MVC opponents and 7-3 in non-conference play. Missouri State is 20-2 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 13.6 turnovers per game.

Severe storms slam Missouri; state of emergency declared

Violent storms are wreaking havoc in parts of the Midwest, with the worst hitting Missouri overnight. At least five people were killed. The National Weather Service says at least five tornadoes touched down,

Missouri moves closer to banning GPS trackers used to secretly monitor people

In Missouri, it is not illegal to put a GPS tracking device on someone’s vehicle to secretly monitor where they are going. But that could soon change. The Missouri House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill that would make it a crime to place GPS devices,

Bid to scrap Missouri’s minimum wage, paid sick leave law wins House approval

Missouri’s voter-approved paid sick leave requirements and a minimum wage increase are another step closer to being thrown off course. The state House of Representatives has passed a bill that would get rid of the sick leave mandate and delay the $15 per hour minimum wage increase to 2028.

Missouri just passed a major bill affecting utility companies. Here are 9 changes to know about

The bill is made up of dozens of policy changes governing how utilities operate in Missouri. Utility companies say they need more power plants to meet expected demand, but critics say the bill will significantly increase costs for customers.

Missouri advocates call out nursing home staffing shortages that rank among worst in U.S.

Bills sponsored by Missouri state Sen. Stephen Webber and state Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins are designed to provide more oversight to state nursing homes and require certain staffing levels. But so far they’ve made little progress in the legislature.

Missouri basketball injury news: Mark Mitchell will not return vs MSU with right knee injury

Missouri basketball forward Mark Mitchell will not return to MU's game in the SEC Tournament against Mississippi State due to an injury.

Editorial: Once again, Missouri's top librarian attacks books

Editorial: Hoskins essentially is rubber-stamping some recent right-wing hysteria in the Legislature, which is nervous about what kinds of ebooks kids might access on the platform.

Planned Parenthood pushes back against Missouri AG’s cease-and-desist

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a cease-and-desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in the state, prohibiting them from performing medication abortions without an approved complication plan from state health officials.

Missouri Department of Agriculture director visits the city

The Missouri Department of Agriculture director visited the city to attend the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Agri Business Meeting.

Missouri Legislature passes crime package with St. Louis PD oversight switch

It’s absolutely disrespectful. It’s absolutely disrespectful. It’s absolutely disrespectful.” That’s what Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, D-St. Louis, had to say about a crime package which would restore a state commission to oversee the St.

If the Department of Education closes, what happens to Missouri borrowers' student loans?

Borrowers are wondering what will happen to their loans and repayment plans if President Trump closes the Department of Education.

Missouri Supreme Court hears lawsuit on minimum wage and paid sick leave law

Does Proposition A violate the Missouri Constitution? That’s what the State Supreme Court is now weighing. The voter-passed initiative will raise Missouri’s minimum wage to $15 an hour next year and requires employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Milwaukee Bucks great Junior Bridgeman dies at 71

Junior Bridgeman, one of the great players in Milwaukee Bucks history and accomplished billionaire businessman, has died. He was 71.

Alford wants SBA regional office moved from Kansas City to Columbia, Missouri

West-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford wants the U.S. Small Business Administration to move its regional office from Kansas City to Columbia. The request follows a directive by the Trump Administration to move regional SBA offices out of cities that have declared themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants.

9 businesses now open in Sugar Land, Missouri City

Check out some businesses in the Sugar Land and Missouri City area that have recently opened, as reported by Community Impact.

Dry weather and strong winds heighten fire risk in Missouri

Dry conditions, high temperatures, and high winds contribute to the increased risk for fires to start and spread quickly. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning until 8 p.m. Tuesday for multiple Missouri counties,

Crews repair water main break at Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center

The maintenance crew at the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center worked overnight to repair a major water main break.

Harvest all season long with succession sowing

With a little bit of planning, gardeners can enjoy small amounts of fresh produce throughout the season by succession sowing.

Facing competition from Big Tech, states dangle incentives and loosen laws to attract power plants

Facing projections of spiking energy demand, U.S. states are pressing for ways to build new power plants faster as policymakers increasingly worry about protecting their residents and economies from rising electric bills,

Bearcats get swept in doubleheader with Missouri Tigers

After getting a win over the Tigers on Friday, the Bearcats drop back-to-back games to Missouri on Saturday. Game one of the double header only lasted seven innings with Missouri going up by 10 runs after scoring 13 runs in the fourth inning on their way to a 16-6 win.

Drake vs Bradley Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s Missouri Valley Tournament Game

The Braves turned the clock to midnight on the Cinderella run by Valparaiso on Saturday evening. The Bulldogs overcame a poor first-half performance to rally and knock out Belmont in the earlier game to set up a showdown between the top two teams in the conference.

Lawmakers fast-track legislation expected to boost Missouri power generation — and energy bills

Lee's Summit Republican Sen. Mike Cierpiot's bill would repeal a 1976 ban on charging customers for new power plants as they are built to meets future energy needs. Critics say it’s a cash grab by utilities who will undoubtedly raise rates.

Drake defeats Belmont 57-50 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinal

Bennett Stirtz, the Missouri Valley Conference player of the year, had 24 points to lead Drake to a 57-50 victory over Belmont on Saturday in a conference tournament semifinal.

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