Economy & Business

Gas prices are continuing to decline across Missouri and much of the nation, providing relief for motorists ahead of the busy Independence Day travel period, though uncertainty remains as tensions persist between the United States and Iran.

Trump promised to "make America affordable again," but food prices are still rising. Although St. Louis residents enjoy a lower cost of living than many Americans, that's of little comfort when household staples remain unaffordable for many.

Mayor Christal Watson said no decisions have been made on whether Wyandotte County will help pay for a new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs. Some Kansas City, Kansas, residents worry local governments haven't been good stewards of their money.

The city of Maryville has long boasted three newspapers: the campus newspaper of Northwest Missouri State University; The Maryville Forum – which has covered city issues (under different names and ownership) since 1869; and The Nodaway News Leader, a weekly serving readers county-wide.

Mayor Dannen Merrill declared Dec. 8, 2025 “A&G Restaurant Recognition Day,” and presented Owners George and Susan Groumoutis with a key to the city for their years of “exceptional service and community dedication.”

A new Washington University study found that St. Louis' guaranteed basic income pilot program helped hundreds of families. But a lawsuit paused payments, and later crises deepened the financial strain many participants already faced.