The utility that serves much of Missouri has also requested to increase electric prices.

The Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area has long been a regional hub for the federal government, and the pain from the Trump administration’s cuts can be seen everywhere. Thousands of federal workers fear they’ll lose their jobs. Some have been let go. Many are considering early retirement or buyouts. One researcher expects the region could lose as many as 6,000 good-paying federal jobs, which in turn would eliminate thousands more in other industries. Cuts to food aid programs have affected a farmers market and food pantry in a low-income neighborhood. And the city has paused plan to upgrade its public health laboratory after federal grants were abruptly canceled.

An executive order has stopped mid-Missouri libraries from receiving reimbursements for federally funded grants.

The U.S. trade war with China is coming at a tough time for American farmers, who are already dealing with lower crop prices and higher costs for farm necessities. Tariffs are likely to push crop prices further down, while increasing the costs for fertilizer and farm equipment.

The first confirmed case of measles within the state of Missouri in 2025 was announced today. The case was diagnosed in a child visiting Taney County in southern Missouri who had recently traveled abroad.

A bill that would limit abortion access in Missouri was sent to the state Senate on Thursday.

More inventory hitting the market was expected to drive sales. Instead, existing home sales suggest a continued slump in the housing market, with mortgage rates hurting affordability.

A federal judge has paused a key section of President Trump's executive order that makes sweeping changes to voting and elections.

Rockalina was an adult eastern box turtle living in the wild when she was taken into a New York home in 1977. When a reptile rehabilitation center got a hold of her this February, they worried for her survival.

Book lovers, clear your schedule because the Unbound Book Festival returns to downtown Columbia on April 17 for four days of keynote speakers, panel discussions, special events like 'Lit Crawl', and more! Executive director Kerry Townsend tells us all about this free event on today's show! April 9, 2025

Current mayor Barbara Buffaloe was elected to another term Tuesday night. Her win came after a race focused on public safety and state advocacy.

The money will be used to buy new firefighting vehicles, equipment and other improvements, fire district officials said.

Incumbent Barbara Buffaloe held on to her seat Tuesday night.

Foster, who fended off a challenge from Ron Graves, said the city's biggest challenge going forward is managing growth.

Both will be sworn in at the Columbia School Board meeting Monday.