Missouri’s Eric Schmitt and Ann Wagner to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
At least two members of Missouri’s congressional delegation will be traveling to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis – Second District Congresswoman Ann Wagner and U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt. In a written statement,
Washington, Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography, Faces 25-Year Sentence
Todd Kelly from Washington, Missouri, pleaded guilty to creating child pornography involving a 14-year-old. He is scheduled for sentencing on July 28, with a recommendation of 25 years in prison.
Federal judge blocks deportation of 5 Missouri international college students
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order that blocked the Trump administration from deporting five Missouri college students.
A mother and son fled Colombia for a better life. He died in Missouri on ICE's watch
Lucy Garzón risked everything to keep her children safe, then ended up losing a son to the very country she hoped would protect him.
Missouri WR Luther Burden III snubbed in NFL Draft first round. Here’s why, where he could land
Missouri football star Luther Burden III did not hear his name called in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s why, and where he’s now likely to land.
International college students in Missouri sue Trump administration over revoked visas
Undergrad and graduate students enrolled at Truman State, Northwest Missouri State and other colleges allege that the Department of Homeland Security terminated their registrations "without notice and without cause,
How to watch Alabama vs. Missouri today: Time, TV channel for college baseball
It's Alabama vs. Missouri in SEC baseball action. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.
Catholic Charities celebrates one year of LifeHouse in Cape Girardeau
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is celebrating after LifeHouse has been in Cape Girardeau for over a year
Missouri State football lands Jalen Brooks, a former North Carolina LB, in transfer portal
Missouri State football landed its first transfer of the spring and he should make an immediate impact at linebacker.
Pope’s astronomer lectures in Missouri the day of Catholic leader’s death
Pope Francis died, the Vatican’s astronomer gave a lecture on “faith and science” at Central Methodist University in Fayette. Brother Guy Consolmagno – a fellow Jesuit – spoke to Missourinet about his leaders legacy.
Vanderbilt football lands Southeast Missouri State DL Jaylon Stone from transfer portal
Stone, a 6-foot-2, 288-pound defensive lineman, was a three-star recruit out of Athens, Georgia, who played 13 games over the last two seasons at Southeast Missouri State.
GreenPal brings ‘Uber for lawn care’ app to Missouri City
Nashville-based app GreenPal will now connect Missouri City homeowners with local, pre-screened lawn care professionals.
Supreme Court Denies Review of Missouri Death Sentence Despite Jury Misconduct
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review Lance Shockley’s death sentence in late March, despite misconduct by the jury's foreman, according
SEMA responding to storm damage reports across Missouri
The State Emergency Management Agency is responding to storm damage reports across Missouri over the weekend. Mike O’Connell with the Department of Public Safety says regional coordinators are teaming with local workers to explore areas damaged by tornadoes,
Oklahoma may lose federal Medicaid funding, but scaling back the program won't be easy
Because Oklahoma has Medicaid expansion in its constitution, scaling back the program if it loses federal funding won't be easy.
Missouri $1.2 million lawsuit accusing State Farm of steering set for trial
A $1.2 million punitive damages lawsuit filed against State Farm by a former Missouri collision repair business owner is set to go to trial in December. The Collision Company first filed suit in
Missouri's Fourth of July fireworks prices could blow up thanks to 145% tariffs on China
Missouri fireworks merchandisers worry President Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese goods will cut into business for an industry that relies on Independence Day.
An in-depth look at records before Lexington, Missouri, fatal home explosion
It's been nearly two weeks since a house explosion in Lexington, Missouri, claimed the life of a five-year-old boy and critically injured his father and sister.
Framing wetlands as a flooding solution won bipartisan support in Wisconsin. Could it work elsewhere?
Communities across Wisconsin are testing the economic value of grant programs to build new wetlands that reduce flooding risk. In the upper Midwest, researchers found that wetlands save nearly $23 billion a year that would otherwise be spent combating floods.
Raiders rumors: Missouri star who's now a 'top-10 lock' linked to No. 6 pick
“Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou now looks like a top-10 lock, with the Raiders (No. 6) and Jets (No. 7) being possible destinations,” Adam Schefter of ESPN reported.
The easiest states to save money in 2025
A new study ranked all 50 states to find out how easy — or difficult — it was for residents to grow their savings. Here’s what they found.
Slashed Federal Funding Cancels Vaccine Clinics Amid Measles Surge
A former surgeon general is “particularly concerned about the accessibility of vaccines for vulnerable populations.”
Are Embryos
These clusters of cells are increasingly at the center of legal disputes, resulting in piecemeal decisions that have far-reaching consequences.
LIVE UPDATES: Arkansas-Missouri
Arkansas and Missouri are set to get underway at 1 p.m. on another cold, overcast day in Fayetteville.
Jameson Williams has deep ties with potential first-round Missouri WR
The Detroit Lions have two 1,000-yard wide receivers in Jameson Williams and All-Pro Amon-Ra St. Brown. Still, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them target the position this year, with some more depth and youth needed for their explosive passing attack.
Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating shooting involving an officer in Riverside
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting involving a police officer in Riverside, Missouri. Troopers said in a social media post that they have been called to investigate the incident. No word yet on any injuries or if it could be related to a string of homicides and an abduction in the Northland.
Northwest Missouri Drug task force holds annual meeting
Northwest Missouri Drug Task Force meeting was held at the Buchanan County law enforcement center on Wednesday morning to discuss trends involving opioids and cybercrime throughout the region.
SIU-Edwardsville hosts Martin and Southeast Missouri State
Southeast Missouri State plays the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars after Rob Martin scored 26 points in the Redhawks' 74-58 win over the Lindenwood Lions
Coleman continues push for government efficiency as Missouri DOGE takes different approach than Musk
Less than a month after launching a portal for residents to submit concerns to the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Jefferson County) is continuing her push for greater government accountability.
Arkansas takes on Missouri following Higginbottom’s 22-point outing
Fayetteville, Arkansas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas hosts Missouri after Izzy Higginbottom scored 22
Emporia State wins third straight at home with victory over Missouri Western
Emporia State lit up the scoreboard finishing with a season-high in points in Wednesday night’s matchup against Missouri Western.
Stokes leads Missouri State against Murray State after 20-point performance
Missouri State takes on the Murray State Racers after Lacy Stokes scored 20 points in the Bears' 82-79 win over the Drake Bulldogs.
Missouri seeing results from 2022 law addressing child sex trafficking
Missouri passed a law to launch a new approach to stop child sex trafficking. Four advocacy centers across Missouri are now working collaboratively thanks to funding from the state.
Lawmaker says Missouri’s 988 Lifeline texting system is ‘catastrophic error that we can fix’
The texting system for Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is being criticized by a state lawmaker. Rep. Tricia Byrnes, R-Wentzville, said in many ways, Missouri leads the way on 988, but she said it has a “catastrophic error that we can fix.
Missouri's budget would be in peril if Congress slashes Medicaid expansion funding
Missouri officials doubt the state could stop accepting Medicaid expansion applicants if the federal government provides less money. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley says he'd be "really concerned" about significant Medicaid cuts in a budget bill.
Canadian Consul General: We're not a threat to you, Missouri — Trump's tariffs are
The U.S. Government claimed that “illicit drugs” and “illegal migration” from the northern border justified these tariffs. These shared crises affect both our countries, but less than 0.2% of fentanyl seizures and less than 1% of irregular migrant encounters with U.S. authorities occurred at the northern border.