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KU Athletics announces passing of Jayhawk great, local teacher Nolen Ellison

Ellison was a 1959 graduate of Wyandotte High School and played for KU from 1961-63. In that time, Ellison was a two-time All-Big Eight First Team selection in 1962 and 1963. He was the seventh Jayhawk in program history to score 1,000 career points, and did so during an era when freshmen weren’t allowed to play varsity competition.

Woman, 24, found fatally shot Tuesday afternoon in Henry County, Missouri

A suspect is in custody after a 24-year-old woman was killed in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Henry County, Missouri.

Texas A&M softball lands commitment from Missouri Tiger LHP

Texas A&M lands Mizzou LHP Taylor Pannell, NCAA saves record-holder, to help fill key bullpen roles after losing Kennedy and Leavitt.

Missouri Congressman Mark Alford hosts town hall meeting in wake of protests

Missouri Congressman Mark Alford hosted a town hall meeting in Belton Monday night in the wake of political protests.

Emergency crews responded to possible drowning Satuday in Warrensburg, Missouri

The Warrensburg Fire Department went on a possible drowning call Saturday afternoon at a private pool in the city.

‘Modern Family’ child star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 18, comes out as bisexual

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is coming out for Pride Month. The “Modern Family” alum — known for playing Lily Tucker-Pritchett in the beloved sitcom — revealed she is bisexual in a video that paid homage to her character.

Cape Girardeau filmmakers debut comedy horror short 'Unsettled In' set in local mansion

Cape Girardeau filmmakers Scott Schnurbusch and Gabriella Knupp debut “Unsettled In”, a 16-minute comedy horror movie set in a local mansion, now streaming on YouTube via Rosebush Productions.

Missouri's only Title X family planning organization still waiting on federal funding

COLUMBIA — The Missouri Family Health Council is still waiting on an update from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding Title X funding it was supposed to receive on April 1. Without restored funding, clinics across the state will soon be forced to make some hard decisions when it comes to services and care they can provide.

Missouri legislators schedule hearing over MU Health Care, Anthem contract dispute

Amid ongoing negotiations between University of Missouri Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sen. Cindy O'Laughlin (R-MO) asked for a hearing with Sen. Sandy Crawford (R-MO).

Missouri Highway Patrol will roll out cars with 'ghost graphics,' making them stealthier in the day

The reflective, color-matched markings are difficult to see during the day, giving them an almost invisible presence. The Missouri Highway Patrol says it will help them monitor dangerous driving in Kansas City and other urban areas.

Show Me Space 2025, Your Ultimate Sci‑Fi Celebration Hits Bonne Terre, Missouri (LISTEN)

Join The Space Museum and Grissom Center on June 28 for Show Me Space 2025, a full-day celebration of sci‑fi fandom featuring panels, cosplay contests, and iconic robot replicas from universes like Lost in Space and Star Wars.

MoDOT Announces 4-Day Closure of Route P in Missouri for Pipeline Replacement, Local Detours Advised

MoDOT will close a section of Route P in Missouri for pipe replacement from June 23-26, affecting through-traffic but not local access.

Governor signs off on 9-figure bill to help keep Chiefs in Missouri

Governor Mike Kehoe signed a legislative package on Saturday that includes millions in financial aid that could keep the Chiefs in Missouri.

Rossi and IndyCar Series set to race in Missouri

On Sunday, the NTT IndyCar Series will take to the World Wide Technology Raceway in Missouri for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. World Wide Technology Raceway, located just outside St.

70 protests are set to unfold in Michigan. In other states, officials prepare for 'chaos'

No Kings has identified on its website more than 1,800 cities nationwide, including about 70 in Michigan, where demonstrators are set to gather to express disapproval.

Opinion: Red-state universities will get hit by Trump’s cuts, too

According to a recent report, over the past decade, N.I.H. research funding, which in large part is distributed to universities in the form of grants, has helped generate $787 billion for the American economy and an average of more than 370,000 jobs each year. Every dollar of N.I.H.-funded research generates a total of $2.56 in economic activity.

Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfews

The Trump administration said immigration raids and deportations will continue. Here's a look at some recent protests and reactions across the U.S.

Here’s how Missouri’s national spelling bee participants did in Tuesday’s preliminaries

The preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is over and five of Missouri’s seven participants have advanced to spell more complicated words. Moving on to Wednesday’s quarterfinals round are Ananya Aggarwal of Columbia,

Missouri’s hopes to retain Chiefs, Royals hinge on legislature’s special session

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe called a special session beginning June 2 to discuss a new tax-incentive program for professional sports stadium construction and renovations in the state among other things.

'It's very frustrating,' Missouri Supreme Court blocks abortion access, decision back to Jackson County judge

Missouri voters approved adding reproductive rights to the state constitution. The Missouri Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday that stops the ability to provide abortions.

Missouri appeals court upholds nine-figure award against Monsanto over cancer claims

The story and headline have been updated to reflect a Cole County judge's changes to the amount of money awarded in the case.) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Western District Court of Appeals upheld a Cole County jury's decision to punish agriculture giant Monsanto for diseases developed by those using its product.

Missouri Governor Seeks Disaster Declaration from President Trump After EF3 Tornado Devastation

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe requests a major disaster declaration from President Trump following an EF3 tornado.

BetMGM Reaches Missouri Sports Betting Access Deal

BetMGM partners with Century Casinos for Missouri sports betting access ahead of the state's Dec. 1 launch, joining a competitive mobile-heavy market

Missouri to hold special session on aid tornado victims, owners of Chiefs and Royals

Gov. Mike Kehoe announced the special session Tuesday, less than two weeks after a deadly tornado hit St. Louis and the Legislature wrapped up its work.

Defending champion Underwood ready for unknowns, emphasizing continued growth

Underwood baseball is coming off the program's most successful run ever. And while this year's squad may look different, the hope is that the defending Class 2A state champions can

Troubled waters start in Montana

Consider all the dewatered rivers flowing into the Missouri River: the Gallatin, Jefferson, Dearborn, Smith, Teton, Musselshell and Yellowstone Rivers. Consider too the dewatered rivers flowing into tributaries of the Missouri, like the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Boulder, Powder and Tongue Rivers.

Breaking down LSU baseball's opponents in the Baton Rouge Regional, including Dallas Baptist

Here's an in-depth look at LSU baseball's opponents at the Baton Rouge Regional. Our LSU baseball coverage is brought to you in part by Our Lady of the Lake Health, Championship Health Partners of LSU.

Missouri mother sues day care after 3-year-old son allegedly suffocated during nap time

A Missouri mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a local day care, alleging her 3-year-old son was suffocated to death by a

Josh Hawley: Don’t Cut Medicaid

Mr. Trump himself has been crystal clear on this point. Since taking office he has repeatedly rejected calls for Medicaid benefit cuts. Just the other week, he said, “We are doing absolutely nothing to hurt Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security. Nothing at all.”

What Cubs’ Craig Counsell said about Ian Happ injury before Mets finale

Cubs manager Craig Counsell has an update on the Ian Happ oblique injury that kept him out of the lineup for both games this weekend.

Mizzou stuns Texas A&M in 2nd straight game, secures first SEC series victory of 2025

Mizzou baseball delivered a pair of improbable victories, taking the weekend series against preseason No. 1 Texas A&M.

Aggies drop final home series to Tigers

Prior to the game, the Aggies (27-22, 10-16) honored their eight seniors in Matt Bergevin, Wyatt Henseler, Gavin Kash, Ryan Prager, Brad Rudis, Hayden Schott, Josh Stewart and Troy Wansing for all their contributions to the program.

First state to potentially remove capital gains tax on Bitcoin, XRP, stocks

Missouri is on the brink of eliminating capital gains tax entirely, a move that could reshape investment incentives for crypto and stock traders.

Aggie fans and media react to Texas A&M's 4-1 series loss to Missouri on Saturday

Texas A&M's Game 2 series loss to Missouri led to most Aggie fans and media members wondering if HC Michael Earley's job is safe moving forward.

In Their Final Moments, a Pompeii Family Fought to Survive

Archaeologists unearthed skeletal remains of four people in a well-appointed Roman home, along with signs of their efforts to outlast the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Where are former Missouri football players now? Tracking Tiger transfers from spring, past years

Here’s where all of Missouri’s spring transfers and notable Tigers from previous seasons will play their college football next season.

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