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.

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 Moving Missouri Forward Summit wrapped up today after three days at the Broadway Hotel in Columbia.

After May 7, people age 18 and older who want to travel domestically by air and enter certain federal buildings will need to present a Real ID or a valid passport.

A lapse in federal funding has shut down four centers, covering 21 states, including Missouri

This month has brought a shower of new podcasts for your playlist. The NPR One team gathered a few returning favorites as well as some fresh releases from across public media.

Between the slate of tariffs currently in effect and proposed tariffs on car parts, the cost of car ownership is rising. And that's true even if you're not in the market for a vehicle.

At the Western Wall, one of Judaism's holiest sites, Mike Huckabee said he'd brought a note with a prayer for peace handwritten by President Trump, who had instructed him to insert it into the wall.

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.

The two measures that did not pass were in Gravois Mills and Hallsville.