Three chapters across Missouri enable ways for African American youth to thrive (LISTEN)

Since 1938, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. has empowered African American youth with leadership, philanthropy, and volunteering opportunities. There are over 270 chapters nationwide, and three are in Missouri. St. Louis Chapter President Angela Rhone …

Top high school football recruit from Missouri to earn millions in Miami NIL deal

By Barry Jackson | Miami Herald Five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, considered one of the top prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, said Tuesday that he will attend the University of Miami, giving the Canes one of their biggest recruiting wins …

Letter: Medicaid is a lifeline for many Missouri families. Don't cut it.

As a retired early intervention specialist and current in-home child care provider, I know firsthand how vital Medicaid is — not just for families I’ve served, but for my own. Because I’m low income, I’m part of the Medicaid expansion group. This coverage …

Former Missouri Governor and Senator Kit Bond dies

Former Missouri Governor Kit Bond has died. Bond, who also served as a US senator and State Auditor, died Tuesday. He was 86. Bond will lie in state at the State Capitol NEXT TUESDAY and a memorial service will be held at Capitol at noon that day.  He …

These Missouri Prisons Get ‘Brutally Hot.’ In Solitary, It’s Even Worse.

Last summer, Kenneth Barrett recalls spending 46 days — roughly half the summer — in solitary confinement at Algoa Correctional Center, a minimum security prison in Jefferson City, Missouri. In segregation, he was confined to a cell roughly the size of a …

Schneider Electric Breaks Ground In Missouri

Yesterday, Schneider Electric broke ground on its U.S. expansion project in Columbia, Missouri, alongside Governor Mike Kehoe and other local government and business leaders. The company is building a 58,000-square-foot addition to its existing …

Governor Kehoe signs SB 1 to raise pay for Missouri county officials

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 1 into law, advancing compensation adjustments and operational access for county officials across the state. “I am pleased to stand behind this commonsense effort to strengthen local leadership across …

Missouri state auditor begins performance audit of Ste. Genevieve County

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced the start of a regularly scheduled audit of Ste. Genevieve County following an entrance meeting with county officials on Tuesday, May 13. The performance audit will review county government operations and …

Bamboo better than steel? One company moves to Missouri, betting big on architectural and industrial

Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis spends time with Special Olympics Missouri

Jefferson City — Special Olympics Missouri received a special visit from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis on Thursday. “It's been a few months in the making. Brian Nooner and Rusty Drewing brought it up to me," Karlaftis said. “ …