Show-Me State Times

Permit work for sign truss inspections will cause intermittent lane closures on I-435, including ramps to US Highway 69, I-35, Missouri Route 291, and Missouri Route 152.

Missouri considers bill to align pesticide labeling with federal standards

Missouri lawmakers are reviewing legislation aimed at safeguarding jobs and ensuring farmers in the state can continue producing affordable, high-quality food.

Conley Road overnight closure set for next week due to construction

Construction on Conley Road in Columbia, Missouri, will lead to overnight closures next week.

Hawley seeks testimony from insurers over hurricane claim denials

Senator Josh Hawley has addressed insurance companies with concerns about reports of denied claims related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Missouri DOT announces maintenance on I-44 in Laclede County

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced maintenance work on Interstate 44 in Laclede County.

Missouri lawmakers review bills aiming to enhance utility infrastructure

Lawmakers in Missouri are evaluating new legislation aimed at improving the state's utility infrastructure, a key factor for economic development.

Missouri lawmakers consider stricter penalties for organized retail theft

Missouri legislators are considering a bill that aims to increase penalties for retail theft.

St. Louis committee advances bill on Rams settlement fund allocation

The Housing, Urban Development, and Zoning Committee of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen has moved forward with legislation that could channel funds from the Rams settlement into underfunded areas of North and Southeast St. Louis, Downtown, water...

Hawley forms committee for judicial nominations advice

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has announced the initial members of a new advisory committee that will assist him in advising on judicial nominations during the 119th Congress and the Trump Administration.

Attorney general secures convictions and restitution after credit repair scheme

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced the successful conviction of Loy Maxey, owner of "Fresh Start Credit Services," on charges related to deceptive business practices and securities fraud.

Martin Luther King Jr. tribute at SLU highlights call for action and hope

The annual Martin Luther King Jr.

Hawley urges Trump to pardon pro-life prisoners from Biden era

Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has called on former President Donald Trump to pardon pro-life prisoners who were incarcerated during the Biden administration.

Mizzou researchers link inactivity with brain health decline

Nathan Kerr, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Missouri, often finds his mentor Frank Booth running on a treadmill.

2025: Measles cases in Missouri up as of week ending Jan. 18

By P. T. Askew | Jan 21, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Jan. 11.

Ray Vandiver named next president and CEO of Saint Louis Science Center

The Saint Louis Science Center's Board of Commissioners has announced that Dr. Ray Vandiver will become the new President and CEO, taking over from Todd Bastean on February 28, 2025.

U.S. Bomber Task Forces achieve new milestones across global regions in 2024

Since 2018, U.S. strategic Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions have facilitated theater familiarization for aircrew and aircraft integration with Allies and partners globally.

Mizzou scientists explore halide perovskites for future energy solutions

Scientists at the University of Missouri are exploring the potential of halide perovskites, a material that could significantly impact energy-efficient optoelectronics.

St. Louis announces major investment plan using Rams settlement funds

Greater St. Louis, Inc., alongside Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and St. Louis Alderpeople Alisha Sonnier and Pam Boyd, announced a significant agreement to allocate Rams settlement funds for the development of disinvested neighborhoods and Downtown St....

Photography exhibition highlights influence of car travel on artists