Missouri

The National Museum of Natural History commissioned Missouri artist Gary Staab for a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staab sculpted three bison on a heroic scale.

During a typical spring migration, hundreds of thousands of snow geese can descend on the wetlands at the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge on a given day in late February and early March.

Has your family owned its farm for 100 years? The University of Missouri Extension is now accepting applications for its Missouri Century Farm program.

The City of Rock Port is moving to regulate businesses selling hemp and marijuana products within city limits as the industry continues to expand locally.

A local organization is launching a new campaign aimed at strengthening community ties and encouraging residents to put down roots in the region.

The decision by U.S. District Judge John Ross lands as Missouri lawmakers debate whether to legalize the video slot machines. Meanwhile, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has vowed to shut them down.

An email sent to Northwest students on Feb. 16 provided an update to the pay rates of student employees on campus. Students will now make $15 an hour, up from the $10.30 they currently receive.

A Home for Every Child aims for a 1:1 foster home to child ratio in every state.

Bills which would allow Waymo driverless taxis to operate in Missouri have cleared their first hurdle in the state House. After clearing a House committee in January, the pair of bills now heads to the full Missouri House for debate.

Current law in Missouri requires schools to have a program if 3% of its students are identified as gifted, but it doesn't require screenings.