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The evolution of Mid-Missouri agriculture: The 56th Annual Mark Twain Old Threshers event brought to life a hands-on approach to learning the power of steam in the old days

Missouri Gov. Kehoe vetoed millions in funding for Kansas City projects. Here's what the city lost
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the state budget for 2026 into law on June 30, but not before he vetoed more than $2 billion in spending that lawmakers had approved in May. Part of that $2 billion — which brought the budget down to $50.8 billion...

Drag Race production company sponsors small-town Prides in US
The production company of RuPaul’s Drag Race, World of Wonder, helped make Pride happen for a few small towns in the United States. These sponsorships came in response to corporations pulling funding from LGBTQ+ initiatives and events. While...

Missouri to require permit for out of state water use
News Missouri to require permit for out of state water use A bill recently signed into law would require a permitting process to ship water out of Missouri. “We’re seeing it today, countries, states and regions fighting over access to water rights...

A New Home For Heroes! Marine Corps League Building Now Under Construction
Ethan Holder A new building rising behind the Warsaw Walmart will soon serve as headquarters for one of the community's most active veteran organizations, thanks to a generous donation honoring a fallen service member. The Warsaw Leathernecks...

Missouri S & T camp aims to launch future aerospace careers
by Sue Danielson | Jul 15, 2025 Missouri S & T Aerospace camper and Camp Director Jeff Chalfant conduct experiment. Photo courtesy Jeff Chalfant (Rolla, MO) — More than 70 5th thru 8th grade students are about to have a blast at Missouri...
Local Engineering Firm Wins $94 Million EPA Emergency Response Contract
Tetra Tech Inc. in Pasadena has secured a $94 million contract from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide emergency response services across EPA Region 7, which covers the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, and nine...
Missouri attorney general investigates proxy advisory services
In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Missouri attorney general investigates proxy advisory services California releases guidance for companies on emissions reporting Massachusetts, New Hampshire take action on ESG-related bills HSBC...

Kansas and Missouri to get millions from $720M opioid settlement with drug makers
KANSAS CITY - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced a nearly $720 million nationwide settlement with eight pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis through the production of addictive painkillers. Kansas will receive...

Missouri announces winners for 2025 agriculture photo contest
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced the winners of the 2025 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest. Holly Brown from Webb City, Mo., won Best in Show with a photo depicting traditional ranching activity. Her entry was...

Top Alabama recruits in the updated 2026 Rivals Industry Rankings
With a population of just over 5 million, the state of Alabama might not get the same shine in high school football circles as places like Florida, Texas and Georgia. But the Yellowhammer State is as good as it gets when it comes producing NFL...

Wines from metro area vineyards honored as best in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Wines from several Kansas City metro establishments have been honored as the best in the Show-Me State. The Missouri Wine & Grape Board announced on Tuesday, July 15, that 13 wineries were honored as the best of their...

Missouri state lawmakers talk funding, legislation impacts in South Kansas City
KSHB 41 reporter Isabella Ledonne covers issues surrounding government accountability, solutions and consumer advocacy. Share your story with Isabella. The Missouri General Assembly approved a lot of funding bills that have a direct impact in...

Meet the Riffles: A Missouri family tells the story of a multi-generational farm
Richard and Caroline Riffle of Garden City, Missouri. Following is the first installment of a concept Farm Talk is launching called "Pure Talk." The goal is to bring you agricultural stories told directly from the people living them. In their own...

Missouri AG investigates shareholder advisory firms over climate
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is investigating a pair of firms that advise large investors — complaining that they’ve recommended proposals that would force companies to adopt carbon disclosure mandates and “aggressive climate activism...

Your guide to Missouri’s newest education laws in 2025
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed nearly a dozen new laws affecting education this July. Among the proposals that advanced this year are bills governing how public schools handle religious chaplains, cellphones and opening school activities to...

FDA warns consumers about bread recall in Missouri and Arkansas
(KOAM) -- The FDA is warning consumers about a bread recall in Missouri and Arkansas. According to the FDA, the recall includes "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style ½ Loaf". The recall is due to possible undeclared hazelnuts in the bread. The bread was...

Perimeter Solutions Opens Fire Retardant Production Facility
110,000-square-foot facility can produce up to 360,000 pounds of PHOS-CHEK® fire retardant every day Advanced equipment and HEPA filtration deliver virtually zero emissions CLAYTON, Missouri (July 1, 2025) – Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM), a...

How many H-1B petitions were made by Missouri employers during 2024?
Washington University in St. Louis Educational Services, Manufacturing 334 99.1% 0.9% Cigna Evernorth Services, Inc. Finance and Insurance 332 99.4% 0.6% Charter Communications, Inc. Information 327 98.8% 1.2% Mastercard Technologies, LLC...

War between intoxicating hemp, marijuana industries resumes in St. Louis
When St. Louis Alderman Shane Cohn filed legislation last year to regulate intoxicating hemp products, he didn't hear much about it from local residents or leaders of the fast-growing industry. "I did not get one call, email, etc., when I...