For Missouri creators, TikTok is a career-booster and 'saving grace.' Its future is still unclear
President Trump's executive order that pauses the TikTok ban expires in April. In the meantime, Missouri content creators are adjusting the uncertainty and figuring out a path forward.
Tik-Talking: Missouri farmers bond over discussions about USDA grant cuts
Believe it or not, there’s a thriving farming community on TikTok -- but very few members were prepared for the millions of views brought to the ag corner of the app -- tied to federal funding freezes under the USDA.
Missouri House gives initial approval to tax credits to boost childcare access
Missouri is one step closer to adding a tool that is designed to boost access to affordable and high-quality childcare options around the state. The state House of Representatives has given preliminary approval to a plan that would provide tax breaks to childcare providers,
Missouri Senate passes proposed change to the way utility rates are set
The Missouri Senate has passed a wide-ranging utility bill that would change the way utility rates are set. The legislation from Sen. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summit, would allow certain utility companies to use a so-called “future test year” for setting rates based on projected costs and revenues.
Missouri Senate panel hears plan to make drunk drivers pay child support
Lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday sponsored by Sen. Mike Henderson that would create Bentley’s Law, named for a Missouri child whose parents were killed in a Jefferson County accident caused by
Bighorn sheep hunting licenses reduced in Missouri Breaks Hunting District 622
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks announced Monday that hunting licenses inMissouri Breaks Hunting District 622 have been reduced after population decline that
Missouri Route 86 Long Creek Bridge in Hollister to Close Temporarily Tomorrow
MoDOT announces a 20-minute closure of the Missouri Route 86 Long Creek Bridge on February 26, between 9-10 a.m. for equipment movement.
20 years of Missouri State: How the state’s second largest university got its name
Next month, Missouri State University marks two milestones: Its 120th birthday and the 20th anniversary of its victory in the effort to change its name.
MSU's Multicultural Resource Center renamed Bear Cave amid DEI elimination
The Mary Jean Price Walls Multicultural Resource Center at Missouri State has been renamed. It is now referred to as the Bear Cave Student Resource Center. The name change came less than a month after Missouri State University ended its diversity, equity and inclusion programs and closed the Office of Inclusive Engagement.
Trump and GOP are ‘overreading’ a landmark Supreme Court decision as they target DEI, legal experts argue
As part of a rapidly escalating war on corporate and government diversity, equity and inclusion programs, President Donald Trump’s administration and his allies are relying heavily on a two-year-old Supreme Court precedent that says virtually nothing about diversity in the workplace.
Dexter, Missouri authorities warn of fake money
Dexter Police want to let the public in on some "funny money" floating around town. It's come to their attention that $100 bills are making their
6 things you need to know on Monday Feb. 24
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - First Alert 6 has the headlines you need to know to get your Monday started. Omaha Fire Department crews attempted a rescue Sunday after a report of a vehicle going into the Missouri River. Police received a call about a white car going into the Missouri River just after 3 p.m. Sunday near NP Dodge Park.
“Shame on you”: Missouri House backs protections for weed killer lawsuits
Chemical company Bayer has paid out billions of dollars in cancer-related lawsuits over its Roundup weed killer. A legislative effort could help the company to avoid similar claims in the future. The Missouri House of Representatives has passed proposed protections that would let the existing federal warning label requirement about cancer be considered adequate.
Government Efficiency Committee evaluates how Missouri spends taxpayer money
The Missouri Senate Government Efficiency Committee has launched a portal to gage feedback on how the state spends taxpayer money. Other goals of the new portal is to streamline state functions and improve services for Missouri families.
Florissant swapped part of a park for housing. Residents want a vote on future deals.
The city council will weigh in Monday on whether to require a public vote on any proposed sale, transfer, long-term lease or commercial redevelopment of the city’s parks.
I've been to all 63 US National Parks. Here are 6 you may not have heard of but should experience at least once.
After visiting all 63 US National Parks, my favorite, lesser-known recommendations include Gates of the Arctic, New River Gorge, and Big Bend.
Missouri school district to get electric buses after Trump EPA unfreezes funds
It's still unclear what's going to happen to the broader clean bus program, which was launched during the Biden administration.
Missouri high school cheerleading squads compete in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri high schools competed in the state’s cheerleading competition in Springfield over the weekend. The squads competed for the state championship at Drury University. Check out the action above.
Worthy: Why do 'The Greatest Show on Turf' Rams still hold a special place in St. Louis lore?
Those high-scoring St. Louis Rams teams still mean something special around these parts. A few key participants offered reasons why.
Messenger: Missouri jails have a mental health crisis. One man’s story shows the problem.
There are more than 400 people stuck in Missouri jails even though a judge has ordered them to mental health treatment.
As Missouri teens die in car wrecks, a lawmaker wants to require driver’s education
Missouri is one of just 10 states that do not require any driver to take driver’s education classes before getting behind the wheel. A proposed bill would make it a mandatory part of high school health classes.
Missouri bill extending statute of limitations for child sex abuse survivors clears the House
Spurred by sexual abuse allegations at Branson-area Christian camps, the bill would extend the amount of time survivors have to file civil action against a perpetrator. Survivors would have until age 41 to file civil action,
LIVE: Alabama State vs. University of Missouri in Andre Dawson Classic
The Andre Dawson Classic is an annual, round-robin collegiate baseball tournament designed by Major League Baseball to highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball programs.
Road work planned for mid-Missouri next week
The Missouri Department of Transportation is conducting road work across mid-Missouri next week. All counties will see moving operations such as pothole patching and pavement repairs along highways, and residents are advised to stay alert and move slowly in work zones.
Army Corps of Engineers discuss Missouri River after a week of freezing temperatures
Right now, the Missouri River Basin is in good shape for flood control, but there could be water supply impacts this summer
Abortion ban leaves uncertainty around procedure after access restored
Brittany Fatoma, an educational and perinatal doula at the Mid-Missouri Black Doula Collective, said Planned Parenthood's resources are important for her organization.
Missouri hosts No. 14 Kentucky following Amoore's 21-point outing
BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 Kentucky takes on Missouri after Georgia Amoore scored 21 points in Kentucky's 84-55 victory against the Georgia Bulldogs. The Tigers have gone 10-7 in home games. Missouri scores 69.4 points and has outscored opponents by 3.6 points per game.
Record-setting cold sweeps Mid-Missouri as warmer temperatures loom ahead
Stay warm! Mid-Missouri shatters record-breaking cold temperatures, but warmer days are on the horizon. Stay updated on weather trends.
Low water on the Missouri River brings low chance of flooding from ice jams
We spoke with National Weather Service Hydrologist Andrew Kalin about what this ice could mean for those along the river.
Central students selected to Missouri All-State band
(OSAGE BEACH, Mo.) Two Central High School band students have been named to Missouri All-State Band. Central senior Jayden Ingram and junior Daeton Fitzpatrick were two of 108 making the cut to be a part of the ensemble.
Alabama basketball reportedly still in Missouri due to inclement weather, travel delays
Alabama basketball's week to forget continued on Thursday, and it had nothing to do with the Crimson Tide's recent losses.
15 things to know about Missouri basketball's epic turnaround season
13. Missouri always yearns for a March breakthrough that has never come. The Tigers have played in five Elite Eights and lost them all. They might be the best program never to play in a Final Four, or at least run neck and neck with Tennessee.
Dennis Gates' hilarious request for Missouri basketball fans in final seconds of Alabama upset
Dennis Gates and the Missouri basketball team improved to 20-6 overall with the win and 9-4 in SEC play. Alabama has now lost two games in a row as they fell to 21-5 and 10-3 in conference play. Auburn now has at least a two-game lead on every team in the SEC standings.
Missouri House caps busy week by approving state takeover of St. Louis police
The Missouri House also gave final approval to a bill to Bayer avoid lawsuits linked to Roundup weedkiller and also voted to eliminate anti-racism programs in state government.
Missouri lawmaker proposes tracking system for pregnant women 'at risk of seeking an abortion'
A Missouri lawmaker wants the state to create a list of pregnant women who are "at risk" of seeking an abortion.
How to stream No. 4 Alabama vs No. 15 Missouri NCAA Men’s Basketball for free
The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team embarks on their trip to Columbia to face the No. 15 Missouri Tigers. Alabama comes off a 94-85 loss to No. 1 Auburn and was bumped from No. 2 nationally to No. 4 as a result. Ole Miss, Oregon ...