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Adobe Stock/Illinois News ConnectionAs stakeholders on all sides of the animal welfare debate continue to pressure members of Congress to include their requests in the final draft of the Farm Bill, Illinois farm groups say existing welfare standards are at stake. They say the views of farm veterinarians, who study livestock confinement deeply, are being left out of the conversation. -
Photo by Lily NiebruggeAfter a tornado hit their high school in March of 2025, the students and faculty of Perryville are advocating for a new high school that may be built after an August vote.
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Cape Girardeau seeks FEMA aid after June 8 flash flooding heavily damaged the police station, with $3 million in repair estimates, and impacted roads, parks and other city infrastructure. -
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 -
In this 'Going Public' interview, we speak with Maddie Erwin, Caregiver Programming Director with the Alzheimer's Association of Southeast Missouri. She shares information about upcoming events for 'Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness' Month, and resources for caregivers and family members who are dealing with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
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In this 'Going Public' interview, we speak with Maddie Erwin, Caregiver Programming Director with the Alzheimer's Association of Southeast Missouri. She shares information about upcoming events for 'Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness' Month, and resources for caregivers and family members who are dealing with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
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Rural health advocates encourage men to prioritize regular checkups and screenings to improve long-term health. They say men in rural areas often experience worse health outcomes due to chronic disease, limited healthcare access, and cultural attitudes that discourage preventive care. -
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. -
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.
