A federal decision to cut millions in gun-violence prevention grants is drawing criticism in Missouri and beyond. The U.S. Department of Justice recently terminated more than 370 public safety grants - a move that’s already impacting efforts in cities such as St. Louis. Comments from Chris Sullivan, E. Desmond Lee professor of youth crime and violence, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and the department chair for criminology and criminal justice.

SEMO unveils $1.5 million in upgrades and a new name for its Police Academy, aiming to modernize training, boost student focus, and expand regional law enforcement collaboration.

SEMO’s Board of Governors reviewed new campus partnerships in medicine, agriculture, and STEM, unveiled the Vollink Family Observatory, and announced updates to the Police Academy during their June 17 meeting.

Cape Girardeau police are searching for Nathaniel, more commonly known as “Nate”, Hubert, age 32, who was last seen Friday, June 20th. Hubert was in southeast Missouri as an employee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and had been an employee there for about 8 years.

On Sunday, June 22, a section of Siemers Drive in Cape Girardeau buckled due to excessive heat. Another smaller section on Broadway Street was affected by the extreme heat in the region. Drivers are reminded to buckle up and contact local law enforcement if anything unusual is noticed about a roadway.

The Missouri Foundation for Health is putting its money behind the hard work of five trailblazers. These Missourians have been awarded the foundation's new $200,000 Spark Prize for their work to advance health and well-being. Comments from Evonnia Woods, community organizer and movement builder, and Ciearra "CJ" Walker, founder and CEO, Community Health Worker Coalition.

High blood pressure affects nearly half of U.S. adults and often goes unmanaged. To help, the St. Louis County Library and the American Heart Association are offering blood pressure cuffs and educational resources, available for checkout.

A sustainable farming nonprofit warns that Congress’s agriculture bills threaten farmers and cut vital rural programs. In Missouri, with nearly 100,000 farms, the impact could be severe.

On Tuesday, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced that President Donald Trump has approved two more federal disaster declarations for Missouri, clearing the way for aid to residents and communities recovering from powerful storms and flooding that struck the state in late April and mid-May.

As St. Louis residents work to rebuild their lives following devastating tornadoes that struck the area last month, the Missouri Foundation for Health and its partners are offering half a million dollars toward relief efforts.