Rail bridge over I-70 near mid-Missouri’s Kingdom City to be removed this week

Work is scheduled to begin Monday evening and continue all week on removing that private rail bridge that crosses I-70 just west of Kingdom City. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans to remove this privately-owned rail bridge over I-70 …

Republican-backed abortion ballot question on deck for Missouri House debate

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri House Republicans are poised to take action this week on a plan asking voters to repeal the abortion-rights constitutional amendment approved less than six months ago. The do-over for voters Republicans appeared to have settled on …

See where Missouri ranks among most affordable states to retire

Missouri ranks sixth on Retirement Living's list of most affordable states for retirement. Housing and living costs in Missouri are lower than the national average. Missouri's taxes are considered moderate, not exceptionally low or high. Missouri …

David Richards will return to Missouri State as dean of libraries

A former Missouri State University Meyer Library employee will return to Springfield as dean of libraries for MSU. David Richards started working at the university in 1997 and served as head of Meyer Library's Special Collections and Archives until …

Between the Rivers: A mini Missouri book tour

Climbing up Interstate 68 to the highland plateau just east of Morgantown, I noticed snow still covering trees and mountainsides,  meadows and pastures. The views were amazing and gorgeous in the bright sun shining. Last Wednesday I left out headed west …

Missouri cannabis regulators find another 6K products that should have been recalled in 2023

Missouri’s Real ID deadline is May 7th

As of May 7th, you’ll need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or non-driver’s ID card to board a plane. Trish Vincent, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, said REAL ID is voluntary, not mandatory. But if you want to travel, you should get one …

Why 'blue-collar' Missouri softball program attracted Summit's Audrey Cathey

See Inside an Abandoned Missouri Chapel with a Secret Blue Room

What was once a place of sacred worship is now in an advanced state of decay. Now, you can see what remains inside of an abandoned Missouri chapel as an explorer found a secret blue room inside. This is an interesting exploration of an abandoned chapel in …

Should Missouri and Kansas restrict junk food in SNAP?

Missouri and Kansas lawmakers are trying to eliminate junk food purchases from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. But food access advocates worry that restricting SNAP will make it harder for recipients. Harvest …