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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

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,

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

No. 11 seed Drake knocks off Missouri as former D-II transfers claim an SEC victim

Drake, now 31-3, won its first NCAA Tournament game since 1971 and will play the winner of UNC Wilmington and Texas Tech.

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

Warmer temperatures and moisture trigger Morel mushroom growth in Mid-Missouri

Morel mushrooms typically grow in areas with above 50 degrees overnight lows and average rainfall, with peak seasons in mid-April to mid-May, and can be found near the base of dead or rotting trees.

Missouri’s Fort Leonard Wood to see influx of new Army recruits

U.S. Army recruits are pouring into Fort Leonard Wood in southern Missouri. Back in February, the U.S. Defense Department announced record military recruitment during the latter part of last year. This led to the Army announcing that ten companies of recruits would be established at Ft.

Missouri Highway Patrol searching for missing boater at Truman Lake

The Missouri Highway Patrol is searching for a missing boater in Benton County, Missouri. The Highway Patrol says they are focusing their search on the Clear Creek Cove area of Truman Lake in Benton County. The search began on March 14.

Missouri Senate bill could reshape higher education landscape by expanding graduate degree options

A Missouri Senate bill could transform the state's higher education by allowing institutions beyond the University of Missouri System to offer graduate programs in fields such as dentistry, law and medicine.

Lights, Camera, Missouri: New Tax Credits Draw Filmmakers Back Home (LISTEN)

Missouri has passed a bill granting tax credits to filmmakers who choose to shoot their movies in the state. The response has already been positive. Filmmaker Eric Norwine, who recently moved back to Missouri from Los Angeles,

Missouri received millions in library funds from agency on Trump administration chopping block

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to cut federal funding to the Institute of Museums and Library Services, which could lead to the loss of millions of dollars for Missouri libraries.

Missouri women’s basketball to hire former Tennessee coach Kellie Harper as new head coach

Former Tennessee and Missouri State coach Kellie Harper was announced as Missouri women’s basketball’s fifth head coach in program history.

Augustana Softball splits home opener against Missouri Western

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Despite falling to Missouri Western in extra innings 5-4 to start the day, No. 8 Augustana softball bounced back with a 9-0 shutout victory to split the Tuesday afternoon doubleheader. The Vikings are now 18-6 on the season while the Griffons are 17-10.

Murphy the bald eagle, Missouri bird famous for parenting a rock, has died at 33

Murphy leaves behind two eagles and a rock he raised as his own. The World Bird Sanctuary said it found him dead of a head injury after the region's storms and tornadoes.

After tornadoes hit the Missouri Ozarks, residents try to imagine rebuilding from 'a total loss'

Twisters that tore through Union County, Missouri, killed 6 people. One couple survived against incomprehensible odds in a trailer obliterated by the storm.

Missouri hires ex-Tennessee coach Kellie Harper to lead women’s basketball program

The 47-year-old Harper is both a veteran of coaching and familiar with the state she will now coach in. Before taking the Tennessee job, Harper was the head coach at Missouri State from 2013-19, leading the Lady Bears to two NCAA Tournament appearances — one of which included a trip to the Sweet 16.

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.

LSU sweeps Missouri, extends win streak to 15 games

LSU opened SEC play with a three-game sweep for the first time since 2019, when the Tigers swept Kentucky in Baton Rouge.

Public can weigh in Tuesday on Kansas City, Missouri’s proposed $2.5B budget

The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council will adopt its new budget on Thursday. The public can weigh in and suggest changes to the $2.5 billion proposal on Tuesday.

WATCH: Father and son caught in 'tornado' during intense Missouri storm

Severe storms ripped across parts of Missouri on Friday as this father and son stopped for gas to find themselves in the middle of a possible tornado. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the storm had caused significant damage in the area of Rolla,

Red Flag Warning issued for Kansas City metro area and parts of Kansas and Missouri

The Kansas City metro will be under a Red Flag Warning again Tuesday afternoon. The warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Drake basketball vs Missouri prediction: Our pick for 2025 NCAA Tournament first round

It’s Drake Bulldogs vs Missouri Tigers in March Madness bracket. Here’s our prediction for the 2025 NCAA Tournament basketball game.

Missouri vs Drake picks, predictions, odds: Who wins March Madness NCAA Tournament game?

Madness picks, predictions, odds for Drake vs Missouri first-round West Region game on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Who wins game?

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.

Here’s what we know so far about Missouri’s deadly weekend of tornadoes

Tornadoes whipped through Missouri on Friday night, ripping apart homes, businesses, and the electrical system. Gov. Mike Kehoe’s Office says at least 12 people have been killed and one person is still missing from the severe weather.

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