Springfield native starts role as Missouri Supreme Court chief justice

W. Brent Powell, a Springfield native, became the Missouri Supreme Court's new chief justice on July 1, 2025. Powell has a long history of public service, following in the footsteps of his family members. He has served as a circuit judge, assistant U.S …

Kansas City arts groups ‘left reeling’ after Missouri governor slashes millions from budget

Kansas City arts organizations are reeling as they brace for the impact of cuts to Missouri state arts and culture funding. Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a package of 13 spending bills on Monday, and issued 208 vetoes that axed nearly $300 million from …

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 …

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

Missouri State will be popular in College Football 26 video game

Social media will soon be abuzz about the many national championships that Missouri State football will win, celebrating the dynasty the Bears have brought to Springfield, as they defeat the likes of Ohio State, Alabama, and Georgia along the way. That…