The United Nations has declared 2023 the International Year of Millets — a type of small grain mostly grown in parts of Asia and Africa. The highly resilient and cost-friendly grains could make them the next crop for U.S. farmers in the midst of climate change.

Enrollment for Missouri-funded preschool programs fell during the 2021-22 school year, according to a new report by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Statewide pre-K and child care advocates hope recently passed legislation improves access.

The Missouri Legislature has sent bills to the governor’s desk that would limit trans children’s participation in sports and limit them from receiving gender-affirming healthcare. These steps from the government have pushed some families to leave the state.

The Saline County and Taney County Health Departments have recently begun offering WIC clinics to their communities on large buses with built-in exam rooms.

Missouri is in full bloom and so is allergy season. An allergy specialist with MU Health Care gave some helpful tips and tricks to beat the pollen this season.

After canceling a hearing on Tuesday, Judge John Torbitzky denied most of Gardner’s motion to dismiss the case that seeks to remove her from office.

The leaders' breakthrough comes after weeks of negotiations and a series of on-and-off talks. The U.S. is set to run out of money to pay its loans next month Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by fellow Republicans in a historic vote in the Texas House. He will immediately and temporarily be suspended from his duties.

A federal judge sentenced Army veterans Jessica Watkins, of Woodstock, Ohio, to more than eight years in prison and Kenneth Harrelson, of Titusville, Fla., to four years in the 2021 riot.

Here's a roundup of headlines from across the Missouri region.

We're about a week out from Art in the Park, Columbia Art League's biggest event of the year, and one that director KELSEY HAMMOND says is, "a lot of work." So go! No excuses: the parking is easy, there'll be something like 8 food trucks on site and plenty of activities for the kiddos; oh, and about 100 artist booths to browse and support. May 26, 2023

A roundup of regional headlines from the KBIA Newsroom.

A roundup of regional headlines from the KBIA Newsroom.

Jacqueline Miller was named the Missouri State Dental Director last August after spending almost 30 years as a private practice orthodontist.

June 14th is sure to be a big day in Macon, Missouri this year, that's because it's the kickoff of Maples Repertory Theatre's 20th season; and with shows like 'Big River' and 'Mamma Mia!', it's one that BRIDGET GRACE SHEAFF says won't disappoint! May 25, 2023