Gov. Kehoe signs HB199, establishing special downtown entertainment district in St. Louis

“This districts represents more than just buildings and venues," Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis CEO Michael McMillan said. "It is a purposeful investment in ST. LOUIS — Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Thursday signed legislation creating a...

Missouri Governor to sign more bills into law

Home/Latest News/Missouri Governor to sign more bills into law On Monday, Missouri Governor Kehoe is scheduled to sign two bills into law on Monday, July 14th. Set to be signed on Monday is senate bill SB 79. Under this act, physicians and certain...

Missouri House schedules six public hearings on statewide property tax reform

The Missouri House of Representatives has released the schedule for a series of statewide hearings to be conducted by the Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform. These hearings aim to evaluate the state’s current property tax framework...

Missouri’s top lawyer threatens tech companies after AI chatbots rank Trump low on antisemitism

Missouri education chief says current approach to struggling schools need to be revamped

Education commissioner Karla Eslinger speaks during a state Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri should revisit the way it supports “chronically low-performing schools”...

Missouri House of Representatives Announces Property Tax Reform Hearing in Lebanon

THE MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS ANNOUNCED THE SCHEDULE FOR A SERIES OF INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS TO BE HELD ACROSS THE STATE BY THE SPECIAL INTERIM COMMITTEE ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM. THESE HEARINGS ARE PART OF THE COMMITTEE’S ONGOING WORK TO...

Missouri Airports Rollback TSA Shoe Policy

(Undated) — Passengers at Missouri airports no longer have to remove their shoes at security checkpoints. Transportation Security Administration Regional Spokesman Carter Langston says passengers the change should result in shorter wait times at...

Missouri Education Commissioner unwraps vision for state education department

Missouri Commissioner of Education Karla Eslinger, pictured speaking during a prior state board meeting, has been in her role for a year. And Wednesday, she presented her vision for the year ahead in a State Board of Education retreat (Annelise...

Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs bill repealing paid sick leave

Brightli and Centerstone announce plans to merge

SEMO Behavioral Health facility on Weber Road in Farmington. File photo Two of the most influential nonprofit behavioral health providers, Brightli and Centerstone, have entered into a non-binding agreement to merge, creating a unified...

Illinois vs Missouri All-Star Game

HANNIBAL (WGEM) -The tradition continued for the 11th annual Illinois vs Missouri All-Star Game. The best of the best from both sides of the river made their way to Veterans Park in Hannibal for one last high school baseball game. “I think it’s...

Missouri Attorney General Says These AI Chatbots Aren’t Being Nice Enough To Trump

LOADINGERROR LOADING Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) on Wednesday wrote to the CEOs of four major U.S. tech companies complaining that their AI chatbots “provided deeply misleading answers to a straightforward historical question,”...

CU position preview: Buffs loaded with talent at receiver

When the topic of the Colorado receiving corps came up during a recent interview, freshman quarterback JuJu Lewis was matter-of-fact in his assessment. “Elite. Elite. Elite,” he said. CU’s top four receivers from last year are now in the NFL,...

Missouri increases law enforcement scholarships amid rising academy costs

Michael L. Parson Missouri Governor | WisevoterMichael L. Parson Missouri Governor | Wisevoter Governor Mike Kehoe has announced an increase in the maximum benefit of the Missouri Blue Scholarship for law enforcement academy recruits. The...

Missouri governor signs bills enhancing education safety measures

Michael L. Parson Missouri Governor | WisevoterMichael L. Parson Missouri Governor | Wisevoter Today in Jefferson City, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed eight bills into law during a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol. The legislation...

Missouri governor signs bills enhancing protections for vulnerable citizens

Michael L. Parson Missouri Governor | WikimediaMichael L. Parson Missouri Governor | Wikimedia Jefferson City — Governor Mike Kehoe has signed into law House Bills 121 and 737, and Senate Bill 43, reinforcing Missouri's commitment to safeguarding...

Missouri Parks’ Backyard Concert Series continues next week

A familiar folk-favorite will return to Jefferson City next week. Sadie Hawkins Day String Band will perform 7-8 p.m. July 18 at the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St. The free, family-friendly concert is part of Missouri...

Missouri women's basketball to compete in Fort Myers Tip-Off

University of Missouri's women's basketball team is set to participate in the fourth annual Elevance Health Women's Fort Myers Tip-Off, scheduled for November 28-29. The announcement was made by Intrasport on Wednesday. Missouri will compete in...

Missouri food education program cut in One Big Beautiful Bill Act 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) in Missouri will be eliminated as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impacting over 200 employees. While the SNAP food benefit program remains, it faces modifications and...

Eerie 'serial killer' link that could finally solve the mystery of beloved news anchor who vanished into thin air

Investigators are continuing to probe a suspected serial killer in connection with the disappearance of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, as they work to establish whether a compelling lead is a vital clue or just an incredible coincidence....