Over 40 volunteers arrived at the cleanup, and Missouri River Relief sent them to over eight sites around town.

In a 101-48 vote, House lawmakers approve a bill that would place restrictions on transgender Missourians.

The legislation would spell out when people convicted in other states must register in Missouri and when some offenders can ask a court to shorten their time on the list

Officials say replacing invasive species with native trees can help restore ecosystems and support wildlife

The technology aims to help electricity system recover from and prevent power outages.

The proposed constitutional amendment gives lawmakers five years to expand transaction-based taxes to make up for revenue lost by eliminating the state income tax.

The move paves the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, the president's nominee to head the central bank.

The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed.

The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.

Missouri lawmakers are considering right-to-repair bills that would give consumers more control to fix their machinery.

Columbia is home to a growing population of renters, and that brings its own challenges for Columbia Neighborhood Watch.

Since 2016, MU's Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy has taught the history and contemporary relevance of American constitutional democracy to small, discussion-based classes. Director Jay Sexton says, "what a great time to be studying this really important and now fraught topic." April 21, 2026

The council also approved Love Columbia's lease despite transparency concerns

A Missouri bill that would outlaw hemp-derived products from convenience stores, bars and restaurants has a new section to protect cannabis workers’ right to organize.

Federal cuts coming to Medicaid in 2027 will deepen revenue losses at MU Health Care and other hospitals.