Construction on Route 61 in Wentzville Begins May 29 as Part of Major I-70 Expansion Effort in Missouri
MoDOT begins Route 61 auxiliary lane project in Wentzville, MO with night closures, as part of the larger Improve I-70 initiative.
Missouri football lands No. 5-ranked in-state player, doubling number of commits in 2026 class
After some recent decommitments, Missouri football got back on track in the Class of 2026 by landing a four-star safety/linebacker out of St. Louis.
‘Horrific’: 3-year-old boy died at day care after being physically held down for nap time, lawsuit says
A 3-year-old nonverbal autistic child died at a Missouri day care when he was forcibly held down to take a nap, according to officials.
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Missouri
On Friday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced that President Donald Trump has approved two of Missouri's requests for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, tornadoes, and
Forecast: Tracking rain chances into the holiday weekend
We are chilly with temperatures in the 40s and 50s again this morning. We are below average today and into the weekend with rain chances through early next week.
Woke Bravo fans freak out over lack of diversity as network airs show about white cowboys in Missouri
Woke Bravo fans are in meltdown mode after the network picked up a show about white cowboys and ranchers in Missouri.
Here's where Missouri basketball is going for its 2025-26 season opener
Missouri basketball announced Wednesday that it will open its season on the road with a trip to Washington, D.C.
MoDOT Extends Waiver for Heavier Truck Loads to Aid Flood Relief Efforts in Missouri
MoDOT extends a waiver for heavier truckloads for flood relief material transport until June 30, 2025, but with conditions to ensure safety and infrastructure protection.
Missouri Travelers Rejoice as Key Routes Reopen Post-Flood Repairs by MoDOT
Missouri roadways reopened by MoDOT after urgent flood repairs, with a reminder for drivers to maintain safety and stay informed via their online map.
Missouri Online Sports Betting Next Steps Before December Launch
Missouri online sports betting launches Dec. 1, with top sportsbooks entering the market after a delayed rollout and key license decisions this summer.
Snake pops out of car hood during Missouri mom’s drive
A Missouri woman got a surprise when a coachwhip snake popped out of her car hood while she was driving her son to baseball practice.
Kit Bond, former governor and U.S. senator, given state funeral: ‘He kept Missouri’s interests at heart’
During a public ceremony in Jefferson City, the former U.S. senator and governor was honored for his accomplishments and for not seeing political parties as a barrier for progress.
See winners from Missouri boys golf championships — including some familiar names
Summit Christian Academy earned top team honors in Class 4 with Peyton Smith finishing as the individual state champion — for the third time. It was also a three-peat for Summit Christian, which won in Class 2 in 2023, Class 3 in 2024 and Class 4 in 2025. See the full results from this year’s state championships, in all classes, below...
Missouri AG Leads Multi-State Coalition in Supporting Ohio's Ban on Transgender Medical Procedures for Minors
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey files an amicus brief with Ohio Supreme Court supporting a law banning certain medical treatments for transgender minors.
Missouri Governor Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration for Six Counties Following Severe Storms
Missouri Governor Kehoe has requested federal aid from President Trump following severe storms, seeking a major disaster declaration for six counties.
Kentucky/Missouri tornado relief, Hampton hit-and-run, Biden's cancer diagnosis: Sunrise Brief
Portsmouth-based Mercy Chefs, a disaster relief organization, is providing aid in Kentucky and Missouri following a deadly tornado outbreak in the region.
'Missouri doesn't need to lose another team': Cardinals fans talk future Royals move
The I-70 Series brought St. Louis Cardinals fans from across the state to Kauffman Stadium this weekend. Some said they don't want to have to cross the state line for future rivalry matchups.
Death toll climbs to 28 from storms that hit Kentucky, Missouri
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said 19 people in the state had died from the storms, many in Laurel County in the southern part of the state. The storm system also killed seven people in Missouri and two in Virginia when it rolled through the region, authorities said.
Deadly tornado outbreak leaves at least 21 dead across Kentucky, Missouri
A tornado outbreak swept across the Ohio Valley Friday night leaving more than a dozen dead and rescue crews frantically searching neighborhoods left in ruins for any other survivors.
Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky, Missouri
At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri when a volatile weather system spawned tornadoes as it ripped across a large swath of the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes, officials said today.
Protesters at Missouri Capitol vow to fight back against Republicans on abortion and sick leave
After GOP lawmakers repealed parts of a voter initiative on paid sick leave and minimum wage, and added an abortion ban to the ballot, protesters say they will look at passing a constitutional amendment that legislators can't touch.
Missouri Gov. Kehoe hints at special session to address Chiefs, Royals stadium futures
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe hinted Friday that he plans to call a special session in the coming weeks to address stadium funding questions for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
Missouri Dedicates Highway Memorial to Missionaries Slain in Haiti as Governor Kehoe Honors Natalie and David Lloyd's Legacy
Governor Mike Kehoe signs HB 810, naming a highway stretch in Newton County after murdered missionaries Natalie and David Lloyd.
Missouri legislature repeals sick leave law that voters approved just months before
The legislation repeals the entire earned sick leave portion of Proposition A as well as a portion of the minimum wage increase. Only one Republican joined all Democrats in voting no.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri lawmakers approve incentives for pro sports teams?
The final hours of the 2025 legislative session are ticking down, and a plan to help fund stadium upgrades for Kansas City sports teams is at the center of a power struggle in the General Assembly. The Missouri House has approved the incentives.
Missouri man walks free after 37 years behind bars: 'I'm ready to live my life'
According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, approximately 19,000 people are released from prison every year. For Paige Spears, it took 37 years to walk free.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe unveils plan to keep Chiefs, Royals in Missouri
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday unveiled a new proposal aimed at keeping both the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. The proposed “Show Me Sports Investment Act” would allow professional sports teams to access state funding for stadium development through a new bonding mechanism.
Christopher Bond, Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator, Dies at 86
A Republican known as Kit, he was the state’s youngest governor. When he retired from Congress after four terms, he said he didn’t want to be the state’s oldest senator.
Dom Izzo's Missouri Valley/Summit League notebook: Explaining the new Valley-Summit partnership
Expect to hear later this month about the national television games coming for the Missouri Valley Football Conference this fall.
Missouri House sends governor radioactive waste testing plan
The Missouri House sent Gov. Mike Kehoe legislation Monday aimed at expanding testing for radioactive waste in the St. Louis area.
Missouri AG Bailey files suit against utility in Lexington gas pipeline explosion
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey alleges in a lawsuit Monday that one of the utility companies involved in last month’s deadly gas pipeline explosion violated state law.
Family sues Missouri for woman’s death on wintry road
A family is suing the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, claiming snowy roads in January contributed to a car crash that killed their loved one.
Aggie fans and media react to Texas A&M's Game 3 series sweeping loss to Missouri
Texas A&M fans and media members are as confused as everyone else regarding the Aggies' failure to show up against last-place Missouri.
Bears’ Luther Burden III squashes minicamp injury fears
Chicago Bears rookie Luther Burden III is pushing through pain at Bears minicamp. Burden wants to impress this season at wideout.
KCPD investigating after man killed in Saturday afternoon shooting
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating after a man was killed in a shooting on Saturday afternoon.
Man accused of imprisoning quadriplegic veteran for decade, stealing benefits after death
Prosecutors allege that Ditch concealed his uncle's 2019 death by hiding the body in a backyard shed for more than five years.