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.

The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts. Insiders worry about the impact on research and NOAA's ability to forecast severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Pronatalists believe that modern culture has failed to adequately prioritize the value of nuclear families and making lots of babies. They see powerful potential allies in Elon Musk and JD Vance.

Last year, more than 9 million people watched across the world, and executive producer Johan Erhag said he expects viewership will be even higher this year.

A Senate committee heard testimony Monday on a House bill banning state funding for DEI initiatives.

One complaint was against Mizzou head football coach Eli Drinkwitz, who supports Murphy's campaign.

As of 8 a.m. Monday morning, abortions are once again available in Columbia. The procedure has been inaccessible to those living in mid-Missouri since the last abortion was performed at the Columbia Planned Parenthood clinic in 2018.

Voluntary Action Center executive director Ed Stansberry updates us on the progress of The Opportunity Campus, a project that will bring together multiple agencies in an effort to "make home happen" for those less fortunate in our community. March 3, 2025

The local firefighters union withheld its endorsement of mayoral and city council candidates.