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Bayer Must Pay Missouri Court Judgment
By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent and article courtesy of DTN 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 hasten a decision to stop...
Coalition of labor, environmental groups ready for push against Armory data center
ST. LOUIS — A coalition of environmental and labor groups is planning a major push against the proposed data center near the closed Armory entertainment complex in Midtown in a sign that opposition to the project could be growing. The groups, led...
A New Shipment to Jamaica Meets Post-Hurricane Needs, Part of Large-Scale Medical Aid Response
By Tori Gordon Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 557 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 17 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.2 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications...
Nearly all state funding for Missouri school vouchers used for religious schools
State funding of private-school vouchers is primarily being used for students attending religious institutions, with nearly 98% of funding going toward Catholic, Christian, Jewish and Islamic schools. This year, state lawmakers passed a budget...
Sponsored: Roy's Tire & Auto wins big in 2025 Southeast Missourian People's Choice Awards
Roy's Tire & Auto has proudly been named the winner of the 2025 Southeast Missourian People's Choice Awards in not just one category but three categories: Tire Store, Auto Repair, and Oil Change. The locally owned business, serving Jackson and...
How Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, Ty Simpson made big statements in Missouri win
The Crimson Tide are rolling. After a rough loss in the season opener, Kalen DeBoer & Co. have run off five consecutive wins to move to 5-1 on the 2025 season. The most recent win? An impressive road victory over No. 14 Missouri to remain...
Alabama leans on gutsy calls from Kalen DeBoer, clutch plays from Ty Simpson to make statement vs. Missouri
Alabama leans on gutsy calls from Kalen DeBoer, clutch plays from Ty Simpson to make statement vs. Missouri originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Crimson Tide are rolling....
Alabama QB Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson had his Heisman moment against Associated Press No. 14 Missouri (5-1, 1-1 in SEC) on Saturday. The junior, in his first season as the team's starting quarterback, delivered several big throws in key...
For first time since 1999, Missouri could tighten ammonia standards
Missouri is preparing to update its water quality standards for ammonia for the first time in more than 20 years, a change that could mean steep costs for small towns with lagoon wastewater systems. In 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency...
Alabama vs Missouri Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today — College Football Week 7
Photo By - Imagn Images. Alabama Crimson Tide Missouri Tigers NCAAF We’ve got a marquee SEC showdown coming up Saturday as the 4-1 Alabama Crimson Tide head to face the undefeated Missouri Tigers. Missouri’s defense ranks among the nation’s best,...
How Climate Change Impacts Livestock Care
Missouri’s shifting weather patterns bring new challenges for farmers in raising healthy animals. Intense heatwaves and unpredictable weather, caused by climate change, directly impact livestock management. Climate change impacts on livestock care...
Kansas City Adopts Reusable Cup System, Wype's Refillable Cleansing Gel, and Tubex Launches Refillable Deodorant Can
These innovations demonstrate significant progress in reusable packaging, contributing to waste reduction and circular economy practices. They highlight the growing trend of businesses aligning sustainability with consumer convenience, with...
Amazon set to open delivery facility in northeast Missouri
BROOKFIELD, Mo. — Online retail giant Amazon has announced plans to open new facilities in Missouri, including one in the northeast region. In a press release on Friday, the company said it would open a last-mile delivery station in Brookfield....
Volleyball set to host Missouri for another SEC matchup on Sunday
The Auburn Tigers are set to host the Missouri Tigers this Sunday at 2:00 PM in Neville Arena. Riding the momentum of a recent road win against the Ole Miss Rebels, Auburn will look to keep its current winning streak alive as SEC play intensifies....
Unseasonably warm fall delays first frost in Mid-Missouri
As we head deeper into October, some of the usual hallmarks of fall are missing so far this season. Mid-Missourians have been sipping pumpkin spice and heading to pumpkin patches while temperatures remain above average and summer-like. Warmer fall...
Amazon will open four facilities in Missouri by end of year, including Sedalia
Amazon announced its plan to open four new facilities in Missouri, including in Sedalia, by the end of this year. In a news release on Friday, Amazon said the company will open a 63,000-square-foot delivery station in Sedalia in late fall. The...
Ahead of World Cup, Kansas City trains hospitality workers in sexual assault prevention
On a warm Tuesday night in September, cold beers in their hands, a group of bar and restaurant workers is listening to Chiko Hibino talk about a subject they often face on the job. Hibino is leading a training at The Goat Brewing Co. in Lee’s...
Bayer considers an end to Roundup after Missouri high court affirms $611 million verdict
ST. LOUIS — German life sciences giant Bayer is plotting its next moves after a big loss last month when the Missouri Supreme Court declined to reconsider a $611 million Roundup verdict against the company. Its options could include stopping...
Former Wheeling Park Athlete Signs With Missouri State To Play Football
AMARE JOHNSON ORLANDO, Fla. – There comes a time in everyone’s life where they have to make a decision that could impact their life forever. For Amare Johnson, that decision came during the summer after his sophomore year at Wheeling Park High...
Amazon expanding in Missouri with 4 new delivery stations this fall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Amazon is expanding its operations in Missouri with four new facilities set to open across the state later this fall. The company said in a news release that it is getting ready to open delivery stations in Sedalia, Maryville,...