Missouri

Missouri State Highway Patrol Major Paul D. Kerperin will retire Sept. 1 after 31 years of service.

ServMO has announced seven recipients of its America 250 Mini-grants, which will fund community-driven service projects honoring America’s 250th birthday.

Every carrier selling health insurance in the two states through the Affordable Care Act marketplace hopes to raise premiums in 2027, according to preliminary rate filings with state insurance regulators. They blame rising healthcare costs.

Nodaway Says No, a grassroots organization made up of area residents, is raising concerns about proposed data centers across Missouri, citing potential impacts on natural resources and land use.

A Missouri Lottery ticket purchased in Maryville won an $88,000 Show Me Cash jackpot in the July 24 drawing.

The Maryville City Council will consider several discussion topics and requests during its meeting Monday evening.

Missouri's State Board of Education includes an advisory position for "an active classroom teacher," but it's remained unfilled since 2018. Gov. Mike Kehoe selected Park Hill High School math teacher Michael McDonald for the role.

Amendment 5 has garnered attention and advertising dollars aimed at swaying undecided Missouri voters. KC Media Collective partner The Beacon analyzed ads about the proposal to examine the claims and iron out what the constitutional amendment would actually do.

Amendment 4 would require any constitutional amendment put on the ballot through the initiative petition process to pass in all eight congressional districts.

The governor spoke at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce "State of the State" at Great Southern Bank Arena.