While a federal court decision Monday gives Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins the chance to reject the referendum, backers of the plan aren't expecting that move to hold up in state court.

The Missouri Department of Social Services announced Thursday that it will continue to issue partial payments of federal food benefits for November, while updating its systems to resume paying full amounts.

A highlighting coverage of the Arrow's latest print product, the the special section piece "Cut Ties" discusses the decline in international students at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), noting their vital contributions to campus culture and diversity.

A highlighting coverage of the Arrow's latest print product, the the special section piece "Cut Ties" discusses the decline in international students at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), noting their vital contributions to campus culture and diversity.

Some Missouri farmers and ranchers are angry over federal plans to import beef from Argentina in an effort to reduce beef prices at U.S. grocery stores. This comes as farmers were hoping better cattle prices would lead to greater reinvestment in the national herd, since cattle numbers have hit historic lows.

As Thanksgiving approaches, Missouri families are caught in the middle of a national food aid fight. A federal court ruling Friday (11/7) would have forced the Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits, but the decision was paused following an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Local pantries are scrambling to meet the growing need.

State leaders applied Wednesday to the $50 billion federal grant initiative, which Congress included in the congressional spending package known as "One Big Beautiful Bill."

Independence and Hallsville school districts to continue four-day weeks with 62% and 75% voter approval.

Advocates warn that intensified federal immigration enforcement in Illinois is fueling racial profiling and fear among Latino communities, prompting even U.S. citizens to avoid public spaces or reporting crimes. Researchers say these policies are worsening mental health and distrust of law enforcement, but hope they may also spur greater Latino political mobilization.

In this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with 'Abide In Love' board member, Susie Johnson, about the group's support for local immigrants and family members who are ICE detainees in the Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center.