Missouri lawmakers cut the Imagination Library's budget for the upcoming fiscal year by more than half — from about $6 million to $2 million. The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said it won't have the money to enroll new children in the program after next month.

Lawmakers were close to a deal on Gov. Mike Kehoe’s A-F grading plan before negotiations

The route was expected to start in early June but now starts with its first departing flight from COU on Friday.

Google will operate the second data center in the New Florence area, which already has an Amazon Web Services data center in the works.

A 3% tuition hike for graduate students is recommended, ranging from $16 to $29 per credit hour based on campus and program.

An invasive worm is destroying forest floors and gardens across the country. Once jumping worms get into the soil, they're nearly impossible to get rid of — so experts say curbing their spread is the best tool against them.

Three months since the start of its conflict with Iran, the Trump administration is oscillating between strike threats and diplomatic overtures. Neither path has yielded a clear resolution.

The two-time NASCAR champion died on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator.

On May 31, Mo Sabri makes a landmark appearance with the Nashville Symphony for an orchestral rendition of his new album, "Tennessee Desi," which blends Appalachian styles with Muslim devotional music.

The Wednesday market will run from 4 to 7 p.m. each week through Aug. 26 in the Ash Street Pavilion.

The invasive golden oyster mushroom has been spotted in Boone County forests and is threatening native fungal biodiversity.

The council also approved an agreement with Allegiant Air and funding for North Village Park.

The mission of Neat + Nimble is to help small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits develop bold brands and clear, authentic messaging. Owner Marie Newell tells us, "even when you're looking good, if you don't sound good or if you don't sound authentic, then it feels fake to people." May 19, 2026

Allegiant Air flights to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport from COU will start on Nov. 19.

As many as 3,600 customers were affected by power incidents on Monday morning as storms bringing heavy rain and high winds moved through the city.