No Kings rallies draw thousands across Missouri, bolster initiative petition campaigns

Protestors wave signs as thunder begins to rumble near the end of the No Kings demonstration at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City on Saturday (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Thousands gathered in cities and towns all over...

'Hard to kill': OU football keeps College Football Playoff hopes alive with Tennessee win

After defeating Tennessee 33-27 on the road, OU enters a critical stretch of its season with confidence. The Sooners bounced back after a 34-26 loss to Mississippi and battled through adversity to win in a hostile environment at Tennessee. They...

Missouri football vs Auburn score: Mizzou secures dramatic, double-OT win

AUBURN, Ala. — Mizzou was flawed and trending toward failure on the Plains. But those No. 16-ranked Missouri Tigers were fearless. No. 16 Missouri football is leaving its Saturday matchup against Auburn on the road with a 23-17 win in...

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. No. 16 Missouri

Jackie Dominguez, Sports Editor: Missouri 27 - 13 Looking at how Missouri has played so effectively as a team this year, it's hard to see Auburn rallying to the cause. Hugh Freeze will try to light a fire under his team, but the disorganization...

Weather conditions force changes to Missouri Special Olympics Summer Games

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Weather forced organizers to cancel the softball tournament on the second day of the Missouri Summer Olympics outdoor games Saturday, but alternative activities kept athletes engaged throughout the day. “We had a great day...

New Missouri law targets invasive plants, protects native ecosystems

This past legislative session, Missouri lawmakers addressed concerns with invasive plants in Missouri. Senate Bill 105 prohibits the sale of six plants invasive to Missouri. "It went into effect in August but there is a grace period through which...

Heritage Wood Mills Plans Glasgow, Missouri, Production Operations

Related Research Custom cabinetry manufacturer Heritage Wood Mills has established operations in Glasgow, Missouri. The $925,000 project is expected to create 30 jobs. “This new facility is a reflection of our commitment to investing in local...

Chiefs-Bills Week 9 Props: 3 Bets For Patrick Mahomes-Josh Allen Showdown

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 10: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts with Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie...

Missouri expert weighs in on renewed federal autism research

(Missouri News Service) – Health professionals across Missouri are welcoming renewed national attention on autism following recent comments from the White House and federal health officials examining potential causes linked to the condition. The...

Washington Supreme Court restores $185 million verdict for teachers allegedly poisoned by Monsanto-made PCBs

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). The Washington Supreme Court this week restored a $185 million verdict against the former Monsanto company, now owned by Bayer, over toxic chemicals in a state school building that...

Sustainable Beef nears processing goal less than six months after opening in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Less than six months ago, the vision for Sustainable Beef LLC in North Platte became a reality. Backed by local ranchers, this state-of-the-art beef processing facility was built with the promise of bringing more value...

Second ‘No Kings’ protests happening Saturday around Mid-Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protesters plan to gather across Mid-Missouri as part of the national "No Kings" protest in opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration. This is the second such protest in Columbia, with the first taking place...

Missouri Supreme Court refuses to review $600 million judgement in Roundup cancer lawsuit

The Missouri Supreme Court Building in Jefferson City (Jason Hancock/Missouri Independent). German chemical giant Bayer must pay a $600 million Missouri court judgment that found its herbicide Roundup causes cancer, a ruling the company says could...

Experts stunned after trail cameras capture footage of wild predator in unexpected location: 'Not very common'

A trail camera in northwest Missouri recently caught a rare glimpse of a mountain lion, according to News-Press Now. It's one of only four confirmed sightings in the region over the past four years. The shy and elusive big cat was photographed in...

Storylines, matchups to watch as Missouri football takes on Auburn

There’s been something about this series. Missouri football is making just its second-ever trip to play in Jordan-Hare Stadium against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 18. The last trip to the Plains was … best forgotten, if you have a soft spot for the...

It’s time to ‘share the harvest’ in Missouri

MISSOURI (KFVS) - It’s time again to share the harvest. The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Federation of Missouri is asking deer hunters to donate venison to the state’s Share the Harvest program. They say the donated meat goes to...

Hottest Octobers in Missouri since 1895

Flamingo Images // Shutterstock In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in...

Arkansas Advocate: Human changes to environment could be behind recent fatal bear attacks

By EVEY WEISBLAT | Arkansas Advocate When a black bear attacked a man in Franklin County on Sept. 3, it seemed like a one-off tragedy. But a second fatal attack in Newton County, just four weeks later and about 80 miles west, has raised questions...

Missouri officials issue caution over ‘marked increase’ in West Nile virus cases

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri health officials urged residents Wednesday to be vigilant after seeing a “marked increase” in West Nile virus cases. The Missouri Department of Health and Environment said that as of Oct. 4, the state had reported 16...

Deer hunters encouraged to donate venison to feed hungry Missourians

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) encouraged deer hunters to share their harvests by donating venison to Missouri’s Share the Harvest (STH) program. The donated deer meat would go to...