Gov. Mike Kehoe dips deeply into surplus as Missouri budget grows to nearly $54 billion

A boost Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe touts as the largest increase in public school funding in two decades will fall about $300 million short of meeting the targets set in state law for public education. He also suggests shifting $50 million into a program …

Farris honored as outstanding preservice teacher at Missouri mathematics conference

Jan. 28, 2025 | By Kathleen Harner, communication assistant A Northwest Missouri State University student was one of three individuals honored recently as an Outstanding Pre-service Teacher by the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). Emily …

The incident first started at 12:45 p.m. when the Midland Police Department responded to an "evading in a motor vehicle ...

The incident first started at 12:45 p.m. when the Midland Police Department responded to an "evading in a motor vehicle incident" at Main Street and Missouri Ave. MIDLAND, Texas — A 29-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges related to a …

Missouri Attorney General takes China to court over COVID-19 Pandemic

2 DOC inmates die at Mid-Missouri facilities on Monday

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two inmates at separate Missouri Department of Corrections facilities died on Monday, the DOC stated in separate press releases on Tuesday. Gregory Peck, 45, was pronounced dead at 3:54 a.m. at Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson …

Missouri woman charged with arson after friend's makeshift home burns down

The victim told investigators that the woman accused of setting his home on fire, 32-year-old Stephanie Nicole Harrison, was his friend but didn't live with him. ELSBERRY, Mo. — A Missouri woman is facing arson charges after she allegedly burned down a …

Securing Missouri’s Future: Gov. Mike Kehoe delivers his inaugural State of the State Address

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered his first State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative and budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). Governor Kehoe opened his first address to the …

Opinion: True diversity is crucial to Missouri's cannabis industry

Adolphus M. Pruitt II Missouri’s burgeoning cannabis industry presents a unique opportunity to foster economic growth while promoting social equity. As we shape this emerging market, it’s imperative that we prioritize genuine participation Underrepresented …

Missouri State adds Houston-area linebacker to 2025 class

Four From Illinois and Missouri Compete in Super Showdown

Should you somehow be disinterested, or maybe need an extra rooting interest in the upcoming Super Bowl, perhaps bringing some local flavor to it could entice you. There are four players who went to high school in Illinois and Missouri playing in the 59th …