Gov. Mike Kehoe vetoed nearly $53 million from Missouri’s $50.7 billion state budget Tuesday, but his larger move was to freeze $441 million in spending — including dozens of lawmaker-backed earmarks — as state revenues lag projections and Missouri’s pandemic-era surplus dwindles.

SEMO approves a $160.6M 2026-27 budget, braces for possible 10% state funding cut, and launches a “Fearlessly Forward” plan to expand required internships.

Health experts say Missouri women are not immune to a national rise in cardiovascular disease risk. New research points to increasing rates of high blood pressure and obesity among both older adults and younger women, raising concerns about future increases in heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related conditions.

Hospital leaders say gaps in Missouri's care system can leave young patients waiting for services and placements even after their immediate medical needs have been addressed. Proposed legislation would require state agencies to respond more quickly when children need ongoing care

Missourians from across the state, including residents of Festus, gathered to speak out against the development of data centers.

A fight over hog housing standards is shaping up as one of the latest Farm Bill battles. A Missouri farmer is among those urging senators to reject the 'Save Our Bacon Act,' a proposal that would block state laws such as California's Proposition 12.

Voters in 28 counties were assigned to new districts under the plan intended to boost GOP chances in the 5th District.

Flash flood in Cape Girardeau causes $1.7M damage to police HQ, damaging about 20 patrol cars and triggering 50+ 911 calls for stranded motorists.

What's helping Missouri kids thrive – and what's holding some of them back? A new report points to gains in economic well-being, alongside challenges in education and health coverage.

Missouri farmers say they're facing some of the toughest economic conditions in decades. Now, they're pressing lawmakers to make the next Farm Bill a lifeline for family farms instead of big agribusiness.