Still no motive in Kirk shooting; big night for 'The Studio' at Emmys | Hot off the Wire

On today's episode: Qatar hosts summit in response to Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, seeking to restrain such attacks. Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza. Merz's conservatives ahead but...

Which states vaccinate the most? New York’s rank may surprise you

With vaccinations among the most discussed public health issues in recent months, New Yorkers may be surprised to learn that they’re lagging behind roughly half the country in vaccinating themselves and their children. WalletHub, an online...

Best in Texas (9/15): Texas A&M claims top spot after huge road win over Notre Dame

On the scale of signature Texas A&M wins, the Aggies’ wildly entertaining 41-40 upset of Notre Dame in front of Touchdown Jesus and everyone doesn’t carry the same weight as Johnny Football’s come-to-Jesus moment in Tuscaloosa in 2012. But the...

Missouri Sees Strong Marijuana Sales As Prices Remain Steady, Industry Analysts Say

“Missouri is viewed as a stronger market than others. There are things happening in Missouri that are causing consumers to not just be shopping on price.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent More people are heading to Missouri’s dispensaries to...

Missouri's first human bird flu case marks one-year anniversary as national pandemic preparedness weakens

Missouri's case sparked "global concern" since it was the first time a human who had no known contact with infected animals was confirmed with the virus. MISSOURI, USA — Missouri residents will likely never know the name of the first state...

20th Missouri River Outdoor Expo is September 20-21

A weekend of family entertainment is waiting at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo 20th anniversary event set for Sept. 20-21 at Ponca State Park. At this expo, the largest of its kind in the Midwest, guests may participate in any of more than 100...

Missouri Vintage Fest brings over 30 vendors to downtown Columbia

COLUMBIA — Missouri Vintage Fest returned to Columbia for the second time this year, offering customers a selection of over 30 curated vintage vendors. The organizers of the fest have been hosting vintage clothes events since 2020, initially...

Curious Iowa: Are earthquakes possible in Iowa?

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Earthquakes in Iowa rare, but it’s not impossible for Iowans to feel the shake of an earthquake. But how possible is it for Iowa to experience an...

Endangered Species Act/Ozark Shiner: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Decision Not to List as Endangered/Threatened

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“Service”) published a September 4th “Notification of Findings” in the Federal Register identifying five species it has determined are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened under the...

Republicans bring midterms pro-Trump gerrymandering push to Missouri

Republicans Tuesday brought their extraordinary redistricting push to Missouri as President Donald Trump seeks to hold onto control of Congress by using gerrymandered maps to squeeze more GOP seats out of red states ahead of next year’s midterm...

90% of Missouri in drought, soybean monitoring report predicts decline in yield

The latest Soybean Growth Monitoring Yield Prediction report from University of Missouri Extension predicts drastic shifts to lower soybean yields due to a lack of rainfall. MU Extension soybean agronomy specialist Andre Reis says the latest yield...

After Missouri loss, Hanika’s focus is helping Daniels, rest of offense thrive

photo by: Mike Gunnoe/Special to the Journal-World Kansas senior DeShawn Hanika makes a two-handed catch during practice Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Lawrence. Kansas football players undoubtedly heard all sorts of things from the sold-out Missouri...

Hong Kong International School students unlikely to be affected by eviction lawsuit – parent-teacher group

A parent-teacher group at Hong Kong International School (HKIS) has said students are unlikely to be affected by a lawsuit that threatens to evict the school from its Repulse Bay campus. The Hong Kong International School’s Repulse Bay campus....

STR Weekly Insights: 31 August – 6 September 2025

Analysis by Isaac Collazo and Brannan Doyle All financial figures in U.S. dollar constant currency. Highlights U.S. RevPAR down again—worst 10-week stretch since early-2021 Weekday RevPAR up via Labor Day gain College football impact visible in...

Missouri state Rep. Bosley says proposed congressional redistricting is racist

Missouri state Rep. LaKeySha Bosley on Friday slammed proposed congressional redistricting as racist and an attack on Black political power. “Let's call these maps what they are,” said Bosley, D-St. Louis. “They are racist. Period, full stop. And...

Woodland Owners Conference to highlight Missouri forestry

University of Missouri Extension, in partnership with the Missouri Tree Farm Committee and the Forest and Woodlands Association of Missouri, invite the public to attend their annual Woodland Owners Conference, Oct. 3-4 in Mountain Grove. MU...

Missouri ranks high in primate ownership. Here’s why experts warn against it

The plight of four new spider monkeys at the St. Louis Zoo is shining a light on the illegal wildlife trade and the lack of regulation surrounding pet monkey and ape sales and ownership in Missouri — a state where at least 35 to 50 primates are...

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife shares what you need to know as deer hunting season begins

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Starting Sept. 6, deer hunting season officially opened for hunters in the state of Kentucky, and hunters are now taking to the woods to look for their prizes. However, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has its eyes on the future and...

Scott County’s Missouri Farm Family honored

The Holt family of Sikeston was honored as Scott County’s 2025 Missouri Farm Family at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Pictured are front row: Bailey Schneider, 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen; Kevin Holt and family; Gov. Mike Kehoe; and Lisa...

Missouri cannabis sales remain steady as new products emerge

More people are heading to Missouri’s dispensaries to buy cannabis products — and spending more money when they go, according to industry experts who spoke Thursday at the MJ Unpacked cannabis conference in St. Louis. While dispensaries in other...