Missouri News

A federal judge blocked five states' bans on the use of SNAP benefits for junk food purchases — and Missouri has a similar plan.

After a judge preliminarily approved the settlement in February, attorneys at ArchCity Defenders say roughly 3,500 claims have been filed. The deadline to file a claim is June 29.

Four Minnesota paddlers will set off Tuesday from western Montana, traveling 2,341 miles to break a 46-year speed record on the Missouri River.

Medication abortion will be available in Missouri for the first time since 2018 after a judge determined most of the state's challenged abortion regulations are unconstitutional, including laws requiring hospital privileges, complication plans and special clinic licenses.

The rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers is far outstripping efforts to regulate them in Missouri and other states

The initiative was originally expected to roll out in October. Missouri DSS said the extended timeline will give the state more time to work with local grocers, agricultural partners and community stakeholders before the program begins.

The law was expanded through Senate Bill 4, which passed in 2025 and extended the forecast protection from 24 hours to 72 hours.

Nationwide economic strain may shrink entertainment and leisure industries and threaten summer jobs for teenagers.

Brianna Lennon says she cannot determine which congressional map is in effect for the Aug. 4 primary.

"It does feel like this is like a microcosm of what the Black experience looks like in America," an LBC alum said.