A Missouri bill that would outlaw hemp-derived products has a new section to protect cannabis workers' right to organize.

New guidance on cholesterol from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology highlights the importance of early detection and treatment to reduce the risk of heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death. Experts say prevention is possible with the right mix of habits and care.

Missouri currently has 29 abandoned landfills, which lack someone legally liable to clean them up.

Missouri health officials are warning about nitazenes - a powerful synthetic opioid now appearing in the state’s drug supply. Experts say the drugs are stronger than fentanyl and often mixed with other substances, increasing overdose risk. Narcan can still reverse overdoses, though multiple doses may be needed.

This final passage came after the Senate expanded the protections from just antisemitism to include all hate speech and discrimination.

State and local governments would not be allowed to restrict religious services during a state health emergency.

Cape Girardeau County residents cast their ballots on a wide range of issues during the Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, General Municipal Election.

As Congress considers a rural housing bill aimed at expanding access to home loans, a Branson tiny home community is preparing to welcome residents who have struggled to find stable, affordable housing, many of whom have been living in extended-stay motels.

Currently under federal law, convicted drug offenders are banned from receiving SNAP benefits. A proposed Missouri House bill would opt out of the federal ban.

A new AARP report shows family caregivers in Missouri contribute around $17.5 billion in unpaid labor each year. This uncompensated work forms the backbone of the state’s long-term care system, according to the leader of a national nonprofit.