University of Missouri Extension Office asking for input on access to health information

The University of Missouri Extension Office is asking for the community to help researchers to assess the health education of adults in Missouri, by filling out a survey. The project, Assessing Health Education for Missouri Adults 18-50, is being headed by …

A big utility bill is moving through the Missouri legislature. Critics say it will raise rates

A major bill affecting utilities in Missouri is moving quickly through the state legislature. The measure cleared the House Utility Committee on Monday. The 133-page bill, called SB4, passed the Senate two weeks ago. In its current form, the bill includes …

Missouri House committee advances bill to restrict child sex abuse nondisclosure agreements

Advocates for child abuse survivors say these nondisclosure agreements silence victims and can shield perpetrators from accountability in cases of child sexual abuse. In Jefferson City this past Wednesday, Missouri’s House Judiciary Committee voted 10-to- …

Missouri State Parks seeks public input on outdoor recreation planning

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is seeking public input as it updates the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The initiative is a collaborative effort with the University of Missouri School of Natural …

Joshua Moore named Interim Head Coach at Missouri Southern

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- Missouri Southern names Joshua Moore as the Interim Head Coach for the 2025 season. The university says Moore, originally the assistant volley coach, is named Head Coach after Head Coach Kelly Richardson decides to not take over the …

5 key questions for a big Tuesday in Missouri girls basketball postseason

The road to state championships in girls basketball often goes through the St. Louis area. Read along for some of the best matchups scheduled for Tuesday: Who wins super showdown at Incarnate Word? It would not be far-fetched to call the Class 6 District 3 …

Missouri drops third straight in 91-83 loss to Kentucky in regular season finale

Columbia — The No. 15 ranked Missouri Tigers fell to No. 19 Kentucky, 91-83, at Mizzou Arena Saturday. The result is the third straight loss for the Tigers and the fourth in their last five games. Mark Mitchell paced the team with 22 points. It was also …

Exciting Spring Programs at North Central Missouri YMCA

Tuesday is Missouri Alzheimer’s Awareness day; Capitol dome in Jefferson City to shine purple tonight

Missouri’s Capitol dome in Jefferson City will shine purple Tuesday night, in recognition of Missouri Alzheimer’s Awareness day. The color purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer’s Association (October 2022 file photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian …

What Missouri State basketball needs to target in transfer portal 

There is no shortage of needs for a Missouri State basketball team that finished last in its final season in the Missouri Valley Conference as it heads to Conference USA in 2025-26. Bears coach Cuonzo Martin has his work cut out for him this offseason. …