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DC Historical Society installs new interpretive panel at Mormon Cabin
The Historic Hills Scenic Byway, a 105-mile route through the picturesque landscapes of southeastern Iowa, has expanded its interpretive panel series to showcase the unique histories of communities along the corridor. One of 16 new panels is now...

How memes, gaming and internet culture all relate to the Charlie Kirk shooting
Hello, and welcome to TechScape. Dara Kerr here, filling in for Blake Montgomery, who promises he’ll come back from vacation. Meanwhile, I’m looking at the memes, gaming and internet culture behind the shooting of Charlie Kirk. The bullet that...

ASCE president-elect to visit Missouri S&T Sept. 17
Dr. Marsha Anderson Bomar, president-elect of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), will visit Missouri University of Science and Technology on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to share her insights on professional engagement and leadership. Bomar...

Show-Me Careers-rootED Rural Missouri Initiative coming to Carthage Sept.17-18
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A statewide movement to connect schools with regional companies hiring graduates is coming to Carthage Wednesday and Thursday. The Show-Me Careers-rootED Rural Missouri Initiative is bringing more than 25 rootED advisors to meet...

Festival Foods acquired by Missouri-based grocer
(Festival Foods) ST. LOUIS, MO (WTAQ) — Wisconsin’s Festival Foods has been acquired by a Missouri-based grocery company. The 1939 Group, a newly-formed holding company, will own both Festival Foods and Schnucks Markets, a chain with locations in...

Regional Editor Fahr, columnist Wert win Missouri Press Association awards
Members of the Branson Tri-Lakes news team have been named the best in the state for commentary writing by the Missouri Press Association. Editor AJ Fahr won the award for Best Editorial at the Better Newspaper Awards with her piece “The Crisis of...

Pollard Family Chosen as Missouri Farm Family
The Pollard Family pictured above, in front, from the left: Zade, Mace, Jason, Lane, Kelby, Gina, Kale. Back row, Garrett Hawkins, President, Missouri Farm Bureau Kevin Roberts, Chairman, Missouri State Fair Commissioner; Jason Moore, Director...
Experts warn Missouri isn't ready to handle the consequences of legal sports betting
Legal sports wagering is coming to Missouri, and betting platforms and state officials alike are preparing. So are those who help people addicted to gambling. Missouri Gaming Commission Chair Jan Zimmerman said many people are eagerly anticipating...

Overlay Art and Cultural Festival returns to downtown Springfield
Our weekly program, Missouri State Journal, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and Missouri State University. It's hosted and produced by MSU's Office of Strategic Communication, and it airs each Tuesday morning at 9:45 on KSMU. Overlay Art and...

Missouri media rankings, Sept. 15: Area steady in top-five regard
With the conclusion of Week 3 action, the newest edition of the Missouri media football poll has been released, with very similar results to a week prior as far as Semoball teams are concerned. Once again, Jackson and Dexter are both ranked...

Pesticide politics: Inside the corporate push to limit liability
Unyielding is a University of Missouri School of Journalism project for Investigate Midwest. With billions of dollars at stake, Bayer has gone on the offensive. Billboards along major highways. A social media offensive. Tens of thousands of...

Florida man sentenced for wire fraud targeting Missouri and other states
Thomas C. Albus, Lawyer | U.S. Attorney' Office for the Eastern District of MissouriThomas C. Albus, Lawyer | U.S. Attorney' Office for the Eastern District of Missouri A Florida man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for defrauding three...

India-US trade talks: After Russian oil, Washington rakes up corn, Donald Trump's domestic politics exposed!
First, Donald Trump raised the issue of Russian oil. Now Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has raised the issue of corn. Know how selling corn to India is vital in the US politics. US corn may soon become a major India-US trade irritant. After...

Emanuel Cleaver addresses Hispanic Heritage Month and Missouri politics on social media
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, who has represented Missouri’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress since 2005, addressed a range of topics on September 15, 2025, through a series of posts on his official Twitter account.In one post recognizing the start of...

Missouri crops impacted as drought intensifies across the state
News Missouri crops impacted as drought intensifies across the state September 15, 2025 By Meghan Grebner Filed Under: Crops, Missouri, News, USDA Extended periods of high temperatures and a lack of rainfall are impacting crop and field conditions...

Missouri nears sports betting launch as nine operators apply for mobile licenses ahead of December 1 go-live date
Nine sportsbook operators have submitted applications to the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) ahead of the state’s key deadline, positioning themselves to launch mobile sports betting operations on December 1. Among them are several of the largest...

Missouri County first to adopt SoyFoam firefighting foam
The Boone County (Missouri) Fire Protection District was the first in the state to adopt PFAS-free SoyFoam TF 1122, a groundbreaking, PFAS-free firefighting foam. This innovative, soy-based foam protects firefighter health, supports...

Missouri State charts bold course with new strategic plan
Missouri State University adopted a new strategic plan, a forward-looking blueprint designed to strengthen academic excellence, expand community partnerships and reinforce the university’s statewide public affairs mission. Titled “Igniting...

Missouri, Ohio become latest states to impose age checks for adult content online
The U.S. continues to see the spread of online safety legislation that comes with rules requiring age verification for adult content. In Missouri, the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act is scheduled to take effect on November 30, 2025. KCTV5...

Missouri S&T fall career fair is Sept. 23
Missouri University of Science and Technology students will have a chance to meet with over a thousand recruiters at the Fall Career Fair this September. At last count over 380 employers have registered for the event. The fair will be held 9...