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Mission: Impossible star Tom Troupe dies aged 97 'five days after his birthday'
Tom Troupe dies at the age of 97 Actor Tom Troupe, famously known for his role in Mission: Impossible, has died at the age of 97 shortly after celebrating his birthday. A family spokesperson revealed that Tom passed away in his home in Beverly...

Cape Central grad Dulina Dias earned $35K in scholarships and national honors th...
"I'm most proud of it because of the percentage of Eagle Scouts and how tough of a path it is," Dias said. "Lately, it's been sort of unrecognized, so I want more and more people to realize that the scouting program is great, and Eagle Scouts have...

Missouri AG investigates Google and Meta over alleged firearm content censorship
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Google and Meta Platforms, Inc., including YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. The investigation seeks to determine if these companies have engaged in unlawful...

Missouri cereal plant worker dies in oven; OSHA opens investigation
A man died Thursday in a cereal plant oven in Missouri. OSHA is now investigating the workplace death that’s drawing national attention. PERRYVILLE, Mo. — A man died while stuck in an industrial oven at a cereal plant in Perryville, Missouri, on...

Missouri prison nurse poisoned husband and set fire to home to marry convicted killer inmate
A prison nurse who poisoned her husband and set fire to their home so she could wed a convicted murderer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Amy Murray, a former prison nurse in Missouri, allegedly poisoned her husband Joshua Murray to death...

What Missouri S&T’s “R1” status means for the state (LISTEN)
Missouri S&T has been granted the highest status for research from the Carnegie Foundation: Research 1. Dr. David Borrok, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at Missouri S&T, explains to Mathew Pilger why this is important for the...
SEC Football Rankings: Breaking Down the Preseason Media Poll
SEC Football Rankings: Breaking Down the Preseason Media Poll originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Coaches shouted about parity from their podiums all week long at SEC football media days in Atlanta, calling their conference not only the best but...

Ann Wagner highlights RECA expansion and energy reform efforts
Ann Wagner, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Missouri’s 2nd district since 2013, recently shared her views and initiatives on social media. Wagner, who succeeded Todd Akin in Congress and was born in St. Louis, has been active in promoting...

Public invited to Military Flag Retreat Ceremony at Missouri State Fair
Home/Latest News/Public invited to Military Flag Retreat Ceremony at Missouri State Fair Members of the public are invited to the Military Flag Retreat Ceremony, held daily during the 2025 Missouri State Fair, Aug 7–17. This event is a heartfelt...
Construction to Start on Daviess, Harrison County Roads
A project focused on resurfacing low volume rural routes in several counties across Northwest Missouri is scheduled to begin in July. Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will begin resurfacing...

Missouri Valley announces Mike DeMilia as head baseball coach
MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Blair Oaks High School's longtime head baseball coach is returning to the collegiate level. Mike DeMilia, who has served as the head coach of the Falcons for seven seasons (2018-2025), is taking the reins of Missouri Valley...

Sharice Davids shares views on agriculture hearing and criticizes President Trump's budget
Sharice Davids U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 3rd district | Official U.S. House HeadshotSharice Davids U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot Sharice Davids, a U.S. Congress member...

4 Creative Ways to Engage Children in Stem Over the Summer: Tips to Foster Curiosity and Problem-Solving at Home
The Trump administration is reshaping the pursuit of science through federal cuts to research grants and the Department of Education. This will have real consequences for students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or...

Construction Employment Sees Muted Job Gains in May
Construction employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia in May from a year earlier, while 27 states added construction jobs between April and May, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the...

Wisconsin adopted 3 new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024
Wisconsin implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Missouri Chamber seeks administrative assistant for varied clerical tasks
Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDaniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking a dedicated individual for the...

See how your energy prices will change because of the GOP tax bill
By Ella Nilsen, Soph Warnes, CNN (CNN) — Household energy bills will be higher over the next decade now that Republicans have passed their tax and spending bill, according to a new analysis. President Donald Trump and Republicans are phasing out...

Ohio steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
Ohio implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has...

Indiana steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Indiana implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Pennsylvania steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
Pennsylvania implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...