Preserving Missouri's night sky

People across Missouri and Kansas are losing their starry views to light pollution. But the right lighting decisions can help preserve night skies and benefit animal and human health. Missouri's Thousand Hills State Park is the 12th place in the world …

Blue Shield designation awarded to 201 Missouri towns, cities, and counties

A total of 201 Missouri jurisdictions—including 60 counties, 137 cities, and four towns—have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation, an initiative launched by Governor Mike Kehoe to promote public safety, strengthen local support for law enforcement …

Wisconsin man dies in fiery Wayne County, Missouri crash

A 20-year-old man from Beloit, Wisconsin, was killed Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 67, about nine miles south of Greenville in Wayne County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 8:08 a.m …

These are the 10 best public golf courses in Missouri for 2025: See what's No. 1

Now that summer is officially underway, it's never been a better time to grab your clubs, call up some buddies and hit the links — golf season is in full swing. And with well more than 300 courses in the state, Missourians aren't short on options …

Astronomer Paul Temple’s stargazing tips for Missouri summer skies (LISTEN)

After marathon session, Missouri senators give crucial votes to pass massive budget bill

Missouri Republican Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt voted in favor of a massive budgetary package on Tuesday that includes controversial restrictions on medical provider taxes. Senators labored overnight on more than 45 amendments to the federal tax …

Newly-expanded handbook helps Missouri senior citizens with many legal matters (LISTEN)

From disability accommodation questions to housing problems and estate planning, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is out with a detailed handbook to answer a variety of questions for senior citizens. Alisa Nelson talks to Victoria St. Jean, a staff …

(LISTEN): Missouri’s attorney general slams Columbia over DEI programs; city manager Seewood responds

Columbia’s city manager says the city does not implement quotas, benchmarks or metrics based on race, nor does it discriminate against any groups based on race or other identities. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey briefs reporters in 2024 (file …

Local Students Named To Missouri State University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point …

Missouri educators sue state over $51M appropriation to private school vouchers