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...

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...

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...

Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues

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5-at-10: Weekend winners (Dodgers repeat) and losers (Commanders), AU fires Freeze, SEC power poll

Weekend winners › The Dodgers. Los Angeles became the first team in a quarter-century to win back-to-back World Series titles. It was a classic finish with an all-time Game 7 capped by an all-time performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched a...

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...

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...

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...

Postmark Greensboro: Immanuel Lutheran College Survives in Faith and Memory

A faded postcard, dated July 16, 1918, and mailed to Mrs. C.W. Seifert of Austintown, Ohio, by her son with questionable handwriting, reads: “Dear mother, I always said I would see half the world. I guess I am, so don’t worry. I am with the...

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...

How the Missouri Historical Society’s ‘I am St. Louis’ campaign is building civic pride

Every city has its quirks and familiar traits that shape how residents and outsiders alike perceive a place. For St. Louis, civic pride can sometimes dissipate behind headlines that focus on crime, corruption or decline. The Missouri Historical...

New Study Warns: Extreme Droughts Could Collapse Ecosystem Function--Missouri Researcher Weighs In

Newswise — Cristy Portales-Reyes, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biology at Saint Louis University (SLU), has co-authored a significant paper as part of a global research effort. Dr. Portales-Reyes is a plant community ecologist with a keen...

Missouri CISO Discusses Sustainable, State-Led Cybersecurity

Missouri continues to build a sustainable, state-driven cybersecurity program that is designed to withstand a rapidly shifting federal and technological landscape, state CISO Shawn Ivy recently told Government Technology. Missouri CISO Shawn...

Farmers and ranchers in southwest Missouri continue to struggle with black vultures attacking their animals and livestock

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri’s black vulture population has surged from an estimated 14,000 birds in 2015 to more than 21,000 in 2021, creating significant challenges for livestock producers across the state. The Missouri Department of...

New Missouri Department of Conservation Agent for Sullivan County

MDC Press Release Sullivan County, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) would like to welcome Agent Andrea Michelson to the Northeast Region, as the Sullivan County Agent. Michelson will be responsible for enforcing the state’s...

First Mid Bank & Trust highlights opportunities in shifting economic climate

With declining interest rates and household budgets tightening, First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is encouraging homeowners to take a closer look at the advantages of home equity loans and lines of credit and the various ways those funding...

Deer Hunters in Missouri Can Help Feed Families in Need

Deer season is well underway in Missouri for archers. The Department of Conservation and the Conservation Federation of Missouri are asking again for hunters to be generous and participate in the state’s “Share the Harvest” program. Mo Dept of...

Data center developers launch new Missouri coalition, but don't share the power-hungry developments' risks

MODATA says it wants to lead Missouri's data center expansion responsibly. Critics say they're missing critical details. MISSOURI, USA — Data center developers are making a new push to expand the power-hungry developments across Missouri. The...

Local meat processors join effort to feed families in need during Missouri deer season

Impact of donations Since its start in 1992, Share the Harvest has provided more than 6 million pounds of venison to Missourians facing food insecurity, according to MDC. The program is designed to supply high-quality, lean protein to those who...