Republican Candidate for Missouri House District 161, Thomas Ross, was arrested Wednesday. He is being charged with conspiracy to plant controlled substances on his August primary opponent.

The state Supreme Court ruled that the Missouri voters will decide the fate of a plan aimed at ousting Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.

Wagner was voted in Thursday evening during a special board meeting.

Union workers used the large tailgating crowd to spread their push for a $19 per hour minimum wage.

The University of Missouri broke ground on an energy research center that aims to find sustainable solutions to national energy issues.

The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a trio of cases on referendums, including about whether residents can vote on a congressional map.

Even as anti-Muslim rhetoric rises in Texas, Muslim pitmasters are winning over diners and reshaping one of the state's most iconic culinary traditions.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Kyiv on Sunday in their first visit to the Ukrainian capital as part of a renewed push for peace in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination.

Lauren Williams, adult services manager at Daniel Boone Regional Library and One Read co-chair, joins us to talk about this year's community read pick -- "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt -- a moving story about grief, found family, and an unlikely friendship between a widowed woman and an octopus. All events are free and happening throughout September, so grab your copy at the library and join the whole community in the conversation! September 2, 2026

Trump approves over $19 million in funding for Missouri after severe storms and flooding struck the southern part of the state in early July.

Missouri SNAP applicants will face new documentation requirements starting Oct. 1 for housing, child care and financial resources.

One sticking point is when parents of a bully should be told about an investigation into an incident.

The Climate Prediction Center says parts of southwestern Missouri could experience rapidly developing drought and extreme heat in early September

Spam is one of the oldest internet annoyances, and ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts is back to break down the scams hiding in your inbox -- from fake charity donations to romance scams that can take months to play out. Learn how to protect yourself and find out which simple email switch could dramatically cut down the spam you receive. September 1, 2026