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Missouri tax extension announced after record 89 Missouri tornadoes in 2025

Statewide, 89 tornadoes have been confirmed, according to a spokesperson from the National Weather Service. In response to the widespread damage, The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) announced Thursday that tax extensions will be provided to help people of Missouri and businesses affected by the recent devastating weather-related events.

Legal Lens: Drive Smart, Stay Safe, and Avoid Penalties in Missouri Work Zones

In Missouri, there were 356 work zone crashes last year, including five fatalities—reflecting a national trend of increased crashes and fatalities in work zones, particularly on interstates. Fatalities are three times more likely in work zones than in non-work zones.

Missouri special session ends with passage of Kansas City stadium funding, disaster aid

The Missouri House voted to set aside $1.5 billion in future tax revenue to finance stadium projects and provide $125 million in disaster aid.

‘It’s just getting out of hand’: Seniors at Missouri City complex without elevators for more than 3 weeks

For more than three weeks, seniors at the Jubilee at Texas Parkway senior living complex have been without a working elevator and now, city leaders are stepping demanding accountability.

Abortion banned again in Missouri despite rights being protected in state constitution

Missouri voted to protect abortion rights in its state constitution yet one of the nation's strictest abortion bans was just reinstituted in that state. So how is this possible? Reproductive Freedom For All President Mini Timmaraju and Georgetown Law Professor Michele Goodwin join Katy Tur to break it all down.

Man found dead in the Missouri River near Craig identified

The Lewis and Clark County 911 center received a call about a missing kayaker in Craig on Saturday, May 24, at 5:20 p.m.

Missouri disaster unemployment benefits available to March 14th-15th storm, wildfire victims

Missourians who were left jobless by the wave of tornadoes, severe storms, and wildfires that hit the state on March 14th and 15th can now receive disaster unemployment benefits. Missouri’s Division of Employment Security will be receiving applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance through July 21st.

Missouri’s resources for substance use disorder (LISTEN)

Substance use disorder can have temporary or lasting effects on your physical, mental, and social health. Missouri 988 can point you or a loved one in the right direction. During Mental Health Awareness Month,

Missouri Supreme Court ends injunction on abortion laws, sending case back to local judge

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ended a ruling that stopped the enforcement of state abortion regulations, telling a Jackson County judge to try again. The ruling says that Judge Jerri Zhang app

Forecast: Spotty showers continue, warmer air makes a return

Spotty showers continue on Tuesday with temps starting in the middle 50s and afternoon high temperatures in the middle 60s. Temperatures will continue to warm into the end of the week. By the weekend, pools will likely become more crowded as highs return to the 80s with mostly sunny skies.

Editorial: RFK is weaponizing junk science to undermine abortion rights

Editorial written by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Board. As Missouri and many other states continue their fractious political battles over the issue of reproductive rights, a Trump administration project is threatening to undermine those rights nationally: The Food and Drug Administration is unilaterally launching a “safety review” of mifepristone,

Oak Ridge Softball heads to state

OAK RIDGE, Mo. (KFVS) - For the first time in school history, Oak Ridge is headed to the Missouri state softball championships. The Bluejays earned their berth in the final four, following a district title win over Oran and a sectionals win at South Pemiscot, guaranteeing their place in school record books.

Deadly Kentucky Tornadoes Ignite Fears Over U.S. Weather Warning Systems

Trump weakened understaffed National Weather Service offices. Some people in the storms' path wonder if budget cuts contributed to the death and destruction.

One man dead, two others injured after a parking lot shooting at In-n-Out on Troost & 56th

One man is dead and two others injured after a shooting in the parking lot of In-n-Out Market & Kitchen on Troost & 56th.

New Madrid County Central girls track & field takes home state title

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - New Madrid County Central ran away, literally, with the girls Class 2 Track & Field state championship. The Lady Eagles scored 48 points over two days, clearing second-place El Dorado by 10 points.

5 Issues That Might Decide Fate Of Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill In Senate

After the House passed President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” by a single vote on Thursday, the Senate is considering a host of changes to the massive tax and spending package, which contains many of the president’s legislative priorities.

Georgia Man Charged with Malice Murder in 19-Year-Old Cold Case of Wife's Death in Coffee County

Jon Worrell was arrested for the 2006 murder of his wife Doris, as the GBI's long-term investigation led to charges.

First Alert: Cooler Memorial Day Weekend; tracking some rain, storms

(KFVS) - Occasional rain could impact your Memorial Day Weekend plans. Meteorologist Madeline Parker says we are looking at some showers for our far southern counties in southeast Missouri to start our Saturday, with dry, cloudy conditions for the rest of the Heartland.

President Trump Approves Federal Aid for Missouri Storm and Flood Victims Following Governor Kehoe's Request

President Trump approves a major disaster declaration for Missouri following severe weather, unlocking federal aid for affected residents.

Nebraska make top list for four-star Missouri athlete

Eberhart is the 211 th overall player nationally, the fourth overall player in the state of Missouri, and the sixth overall player at his position per Rivals rankings. Alabama, Illinois, LSU, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Oregon also made his top group in addition to Nebraska.

Shooting victim dies after argument, car crash near West 39th Street, Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri

One man died after an argument Friday afternoon that ended with a shooting near 39th Street and Broadway. The victim tried to drive to a hospital, but crashed a few blocks from the shooting scene.

Missouri denies animal shelter license to St. Louis County after failed inspections

The state cited violations for holding dogs in cages too small for them, failing to clean up feces in play yards and other problems.

Here’s where former Missouri basketball players have transferred, are playing professionally

Missouri basketball announced Thursday that it has officially signed West Virginia guard Jayden Stone, and with that the Tigers’ transfer portal business is wrapped up. The Tigers still have one open roster spot, but if they are going to fill that position then the likeliest avenue is now via an overseas commitment.

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.

High school sports weekly wrap-up: Local athletes earn all-state honors in girls golf, boys volleyball, track and field

Plenty of local athletes made the cut on spring sports all-state teams released this week by CHSAANow.com and MaxPreps.

FEMA says President Trump approves two disaster assistance declarations for Missouri following March, April storms

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Friday that President Donald Trump approved disaster assistance for parts of Missouri following two rounds of severe weather in recent months.

Anonymous SEC coach says Eli Drinkwitz could be on ‘everyone’s short list’ after 2025

Could Eli Drinkwitz receive interest from big-name programs during the 2025 coaching carousel season? One coach thinks so.

Trump approves aid for Missouri's March storms, as St. Louis tornado request looms

The approval of the nearly two-month-old request followed lobbying from Missouri's Republican senators and growing concern amid turmoil at FEMA.

Sitting with history: Mississippi senator uses Jefferson Davis' desk in US Congress today

The Henry Clay Desk has been assigned to the senior senator from Kentucky since 1999. The resolution formalizing that was amended in 2006 so U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, could assign it to his junior while he served as party leader.

School board chooses Brian Yearwood as new JCPS superintendent, state lawmaker says

A Kentucky lawmaker congratulated Brian Yearwood as the newest superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools a day after the school board said it voted to appoint one of the two

The “Invasion” Invention: The Far Right’s Long Legal Battle to Make Immigrants the Enemy

The Trump administration is using the claim that immigrants have “invaded” the country to justify possibly suspending habeas corpus, part of the constitutional right to due process. A faction of the far right has been building this case for years.

Missouri governor confident in disaster declaration requests even after FEMA denied other states

FEMA has recently denied Arkansas, West Virginia and Washington's requests for disaster declarations. But Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe says he feels "really good" about receiving federal help with tornado cleanup.

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.

Duo Convicted in St. Louis for Funneling Millions of Sinaloa Cartel's Dirty Money

Two individuals were convicted for laundering money for the Sinaloa cartel in St. Louis, with one acting as the focal point and the other as a courier.

Six tornadoes confirmed across western Missouri counties during May 19 storm outbreak

The National Weather Service has confirmed six tornadoes struck parts of western Missouri on Monday, with storms hitting Buchanan, Henry, St. Clair, and Benton counties. The tornadoes, all rated EF-0 or EF-1,

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