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Logo from FEMA government websiteCape 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. -
Adobe Stock/Missouri News ServiceHealth 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.
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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. -
Illinois continues to rank above most states in child well-being, but education and health outcomes remain a concern, according to the new Kids Count Data Book. The report highlights declining reading and math proficiency and school enrollment, and rising child and teen death rates. -
From Missouri's first suffrage group to today's activists and candidates, Southeast Missouri women across parties are shaping politics while confronting underrepresentation and challenges. -
Missouri lawmakers cut funding for a program that helps SNAP recipients buy fresh fruits and vegetables, raising concerns about access to healthy food. Advocates warn it could make it harder to expand the program into underserved communities. -
Missouri healthcare workers say proposed federal healthcare cuts could create serious financial uncertainty for hospital employees and patients, while supporters of the plan argue it would get government spending in check, while improve border security. -
Opponents contend the measure would violate a ban on constitutional amendments including more than one subject. They also argue that the ballot summary is misleading and should be changed.
