Missouri Cold Weather Rule is in effect through March 31, 2026

Missouri Public Service Commission JEFFERSON CITY — The (PSC) has announced that the Missouri Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers maintain heat-related utility service during cold temperatures, begins on November 1, 2025. The rule will...

Missouri health premiums to rise as much as 30% for 2026 amid uncertainty over subsidies

The price of health insurance will increase for most Missourians using the ACA marketplace as premiums increase and subsidies expire. (Getty Images) Most individual health insurance plans sold in Missouri will increase in price next year even as...

Missouri seeks competitive edge as demand for data centers accelerates

As the demand for computing power rises, largely due to advances in artificial intelligence, communities across the United States are seeing a surge in data center development. These facilities require significant investment and generate numerous...

Missouri’s 2026 insurance rates announced

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) announced the release of final health insurance rates for Missouri’s 2026 individual and small group markets. “First and foremost, Missourians need to know our...

Missouri Southern to host fourth annual Business Gateway Competition 

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Plaster School of Business at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the fourth annual Business Gateway, a business competition and workshop event for area high school students, on November 6, 2025. “This is our...

Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 10/31/2025

Venable Adds Counsel in Private Wealth Planning Group Jennifer Campbell Venable LLP added Jennifer Campbell as counsel in its West Coast private wealth planning group, based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Campbell advises high-net-worth...

What to know about SNAP benefits in Missouri

Thousands of low-income families across Missouri who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could see a delay in their benefits. SNAP, also known as food stamps, is a federal program that provides low-income families with...

MO pork industry remains vibrant

News MO pork industry remains vibrant October 31, 2025 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Missouri, News, Pork The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says the state’s pork industry remains vibrant as it continues to change Scott Hayes...

What's Missouri's best college town? See the 2025 rankings

Your college years aren't just spent in the classroom — they're shaped by the city you call home. From affordable rent to food options, the town around a campus can make or break a student's experience. Personal finance company WalletHub recently...

Court rulings protect food aid for 655,000 Missourians as shutdown drags on

Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. With federal funding stalled and food benefits set to run out, two judges ruled...

Couple help secure young girls on Missouri roller coaster after alleged seat belt malfunction

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Roller coaster rides reportedly turned from thrills to scares for a few recent guests at Worlds of Fun. A couple said they were riding the Mamba, the tallest coaster at the Kansas City theme park, on Oct. 11 when a young girl...

Missouri funding for WIC, meals for seniors to continue into November

Missouri officials announced continued funding for the WIC nutrition program into November amid a federal government shutdown. The state also transferred over $15 million to aid food banks and provide meals for seniors. Advocates worry these are...

Missouri sees faster growth in business adoption of artificial intelligence than national average

Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDaniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT has...

Missouri has native tarantulas. A St. Louis scientist says they’re docile ‘cupcakes'

In a parking lot in a secret location outside St. Louis, Becky Hansis-O’Neill and her team prepared to search for Missouri’s largest native spider. They set off into the woods, hiking toward the spider’s home. Right away, a member of the party...

Missouri Cold Weather Rule begins November 1 with changes

The Missouri Public Service Commission has announced that the state’s Cold Weather Rule will take effect on November 1, 2025, and remain in place through March 31, 2026. The regulation aims to help residents maintain access to heat-related natural...

Missouri Cold Weather Rule takes effect in November

The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) had announced that the Missouri Cold Weather Rule begins on November 1. The rule was designed to help customers maintain heat-related utility services during cold temperatures. The rule would remain in...

Missouri nurse practitioners say state regulations block access to care

“I’ve been at this facility almost 15 years,” Stout said. “Nobody has ever come and checked on our charts to see how many are signed by a physician.” In an email, the Missouri Board of Healing Arts and the state Board of Nursing, which oversee...

Missouri warns of health risks associated with 7-OH kratom products

Missouri's health department has issued a warning about the health risks of a product called 7-OH. The product, 7-hydroxymitragynine, is a chemical derivative of kratom and is sold in various forms like gummies and tablets. Officials state that...

Missouri Cold Weather Rule starts Nov. 1 to protect against winter utility shutoffs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri's Cold Weather Rule begins on Saturday, Nov. 1. The rule, designed to help customers maintain heat-related utility service during cold temperatures, will remain in effect through March 31, 2026. It applies to natural...

Sustainable Agriculture Grants Now Available from North Central Region SARE

Source: SARE Press Release The North Central Region - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program currently has four open grant programs to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices...