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St. Louis-area business openings and closings in March

Here are some key retail and business openings and closings for the St. Louis area in March. This drive-thru coffee shop offers coffee, “chillers,” teas, infused energy drinks, sodas and other beverages. Anthropologie closed its St. Louis Galleria location last month to relocate to Plaza Frontenac.

Man accused of killing Hermann police sergeant set to be in court Monday

A man accused of killing a Hermann police sergeant and injuring another officer is set to appear in court Monday in Franklin County. Kenneth Lee Simpson, 35, of Steelville, was charged with first-degree murder,

Wedding photos mysteriously appeared on a Missouri lawn. It turned out they took a remarkable journey

The next morning, nearly 100 miles away near Brazeau, Missouri, winery owners Bonnie and Doug Hemman drove by their front yard to find wedding photos scattered on the grass. The couple turned to Facebook to see if someone recognized the bride or her bridesmaids in the pictures.

Iowa basketball: Cooper Koch to withdraw from transfer portal, return to Hawkeyes

Though Cooper Koch's freshman season didn't go as planned, the former 4-star recruit still possesses plenty of potential.

Northwest Missouri Road Resurfacing Project to Commence, Impacting Chariton and Randolph Counties

Missouri Dept. of Transportation begins a rural road resurfacing project in Chariton and Randolph Counties on April 10.

Kingdom City Commuters Alert as I-70 Lane Closures Are Rescheduled for Bridge Removal Work, Part of Major I-70 Improvement Initiative

MoDOT reschedules I-70 lane closure in Kingdom City for bridge removal, part of Improve I-70 project extending through 2027 to add lanes and improve interchanges.

Pitch Palooza 2025: Missouri SBDC at MSSU announces prizes and support to boost local entrepreneurs

The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce Pitch Palooza 2025, a pre

It's almost time to hit the road again as American Truck Simulator's Missouri expansion gets a release date

If you've been itching for an excuse to get back out on the road again - by which I mean to sit in front of the

Buttermilk Baby among 5 eateries popping into Sugar Land, Missouri City

On the look out for eateries opening soon in the Sugar Land and Missouri City area? From dessert shops to Asian-inspired restaurants, here are five eateries opening soon near you, as recently reported by Community Impact.

KY3 Digital Extra: Missouri ranks among worst for nursing home staffing

If you have a loved one in a Missouri nursing home, this may be hard to read. New federal data show that the time spent caring for residents in Missouri facilities is next to last.

Martin Blog Spring Sports Preview No. 24 (3/27): 2025 Missouri River Conference Girls Soccer

The Martin Blog Spring Sports Preview series continues today with a look at Missouri River Conference girls soccer.

Missouri House advances bill to regulate kratom products

Kratom industry leaders criticized a provision that potentially allows for highly potent synthetic products to stay on store shelves.

Hometown History: Legendary Riverboat Captain Grant Marsh

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - It was June of 1856 when the first riverboat, The Omaha, arrived in Sioux City. Not only did it bring the first teacher to town, but it also opened the door to an era of westward expansion.

Missouri State University celebrates its 120th birthday

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri State University celebrated its 120th birthday. School leaders founded it in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, focusing on educating teachers. Four years later, the first building on campus was completed. It’s now called Carrington Hall.

Survivors of sexual abuse urge Missouri lawmakers to end statute of limitations

A group of women from across the country have joined a "club" they never wanted to belong to, nor did they ask to join. They are survivors of childhood sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by International House of Prayer founder Mike Bickle and members of his staff.

In Missouri, The St. Louis Blues’ Surge Is Just The Tip Of The Hockey Iceberg

The surging St. Louis Blues are the talk of the hockey world. But they're not the only show in their hometown, which is gearing up to host the PWHL and the Frozen Four.

Missouri’s Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Increase: Legislature, Court Challenges Continue

Missouri voters approved Proposition A, which included a new statewide paid sick leave law and an increase to the minimum wage. The paid sick leave requirement is set to go into effect on May 1, 2025,

Crews respond to fire near Missouri State campus

The Springfield Fire Department has blocked off part of East Elm street as they work to put out a fire at the Embassy Apartments. Ozarks First is at the scene of a reported fire in the 900 block of East Elm street at the Embassy Apartments.

Several Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) up in Missouri

Beginning Tuesday, March 25, residents impacted by the March 14th and 15th storms will see resources move into their communities. On Tuesday, several multi-agency resource centers, otherwise

Rural Missouri school districts face funding uncertainty if Trump closes Education Department

Missouri, many rural school districts rely on Title Ⅰ grants for low-income schools, which are currently distributed through the U.S. Department of Education.

Tax dollars pay for most legal settlements in Kansas City, Missouri

When the city of Kansas City, Missouri, has to pay a judgement after losing a lawsuit or reaching a settlement, the money generally comes from tax dollars. The city places tax dollars in its legal expense fund every year. This account pays for claims in whistleblower, discrimination and other lawsuits involving employees and the public.

Fire destroys four Liberty, Missouri businesses, owners begin to rebuild

A Saturday night warehouse fire destroyed four Liberty businesses, leaving owners devastated but determined to rebuild. The Liberty Fire Department received the call shortly after 9 p.m. Flames were already shooting through the roof by the time crews arrived,

UE Softball drops a doubleheader to Missouri State

SPRINGFIELD, MO. (WFIE) - Saturday’s doubleheader saw the University of Evansville softball team fall in both contests at Missouri State. Following a 9-0 game to open the day, a late rally by the Bears saw them take the second game by a final of 4-3 in eight innings.

Missouri Senate approves child marriage ban, raising minimum age to 18

The Missouri Senate on Thursday gave bipartisan approval to bills that would ban child marriage and discrimination against natural Black hair. The bills passed the Senate by a vote of 32-1, with Sen.

How to Watch Missouri State vs. Minnesota: TV Channel, Time, Live Stream - Women's NCAA Tournament Second Round 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Women's NCAA tournament matchup between the Missouri State Bears and Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday, March 23.

The invasive longhorned tick has made its way to Missouri. Here's what to know

A new invasive tick species was recently found in St. Louis County, with more sightings expected this spring and summer.

Missouri State and Minnesota play in second round of NCAA Women's Tournament

The Missouri State Bears face the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Sunday's matchup is the first this season for the squads. Missouri State is 17-5 against the MVC, and Minnesota is 8-11 against the Big Ten.

Missouri Senate considers bill cracking down on meritless lawsuits targeting free speech

The bill targets strategic lawsuits against public participation, or “SLAPPs,” that try to intimidate a person or organization with costly litigation.

How to watch Missouri State vs. Minnesota in Women's March Madness: Time, TV channel, streaming

Everything you need to know in order to watch Missouri State vs. Minnesota in the Second Round of the 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament including TV

Insider Blog: Storms with brief heavy rain, small hail possible overnight

Parts of Mid-Missouri will deal with a noisy night as storms are expected to develop across southern and southwest Missouri this evening and push north of I-44 after midnight. Scattered storms will blossom ahead of a cold front as warmer,

Ole Miss picks up 9-6 win over Missouri to open up weekend series in Columbia

The Ole Miss baseball team played Missouri on Friday night. Ole Miss won the game 9-6. Game two is set for Saturday at 4 P.M. Download WTVA's news, weather and TV apps to receive alerts, watch LIVE newscasts and more.

Mid-Missouri refugee resettlement program closing after 14 years because of Trump's cuts

Catholic Charities of Northern and Central Missouri will end its refugee program March 31 due to a lack of federal funding. Even after President Trump's orders suspending refugee admissions were blocked by a federal judge,

Inside a Missouri Planned Parenthood clinic as patients navigate abortion services

In-clinic abortion care has returned to Columbia after a long hiatus. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith takes us on a tour behind the scenes of central Missouri's Planned Parenthood health clinic.

Missouri Congressman Graves opposes partial ban on military helicopters flying to and from Reagan National Airport in DC

A partial ban on military helicopters flying into Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. is being recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board. The preliminary report comes nearly two months after the mid-air crash between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet.

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen to open in Missouri City

A new Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is set to open soon in Missouri City. The details Pei Wei Asian Kitchen serves Asian-inspired, handcrafted dishes with house-chopped vegetables and who

New Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument manager named

The Bureau of Land Management has named a new manager of the378,000-acreUpper Missouri River Breaks National Monument.Becky Cooper will take over the positio

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