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Not your average summer camp: Teens operate nuclear reactor at Missouri S&T

Missouri S&T News · August 1, 2025

Forty high school students from across the United States and abroad traveled to Missouri S&T and spent part of their summer doing something very few teenagers — or even adults — ever experience: operating a nuclear reactor. “At Missouri S&T’s...

A growth-minded Missouri bank absorbs a local competitor

American Banker - New York · August 1, 2025

A Missouri community bank remains firmly in expansion mode after completing a merger with a rival in Kansas City's fast-growing Northland region. "We absolutely continue to be open to growth opportunities," Verimore Bank President and CEO Kristi...

Jet Cars Will Bring Car Culture to Missouri Lakes

KICK AM 1530 - Illinois · August 1, 2025

American culture is intertwined with cars, especially outside the northeast coast. We love our cars. Often we see them as an extension of ourselves. So why not have that extend out onto the waters too? Sports cars are made for smooth roads....but...

Celebrate Ameri'kana: A Colorful Explosion of Music & Culture

90.9 The Bridge - Missouri · August 1, 2025

Entering Celebrate Ameri’kana at Concourse Park (Saturday, July 26) feels like walking into a haze of summer bubbles, making you shrink and expand in an Alice in Wonderland-like way to integrate into this festival city so full of color. Ascending...

(LISTEN): Two GOP Missouri lawmakers and Calzone file lawsuit involved Chiefs legislation

KWOS - Missouri · August 1, 2025

Legislation signed into law this summer by Missouri’s governor that’s aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri is unconstitutional, according to a GOP state senator who filed a lawsuit Thursday in Cole County Circuit Court....

Missouri’s 2025 Insured Losses From Severe Weather Approaching $2 Billion

Insurance Journal · August 1, 2025

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) reported Thursday that severe weather has already caused nearly $1.6 billion in damage throughout the state this year. “The insurance industry continues to respond and assist Missourians as...

Missouri Humane Society rescues nearly 211 starving dogs and other animals in Christian County

KY3 - Missouri · July 30, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Humane Society calls a Christian County dog rescue the largest in a decade. Rescuers found nearly 211 starving pets at the home of a hoarder. All the dogs were infested with fleas and ticks. The small breeds...

JoMoCon pop culture convention tomorrow at Joplin Expo

Newstalk KZRG - Missouri · August 1, 2025

Joplin, MO – One of Southwest Missouri’s favorite summertime events is this weekend JoMoCon, the Joplin-based pop culture convention, will be roaring back to life on Saturday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The convention keeps growing each...

Lincoln University Names New Agriculture Dean

Kansas City The Call · August 1, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Lincoln University of Missouri has hired Johnnie Westbrook as dean of the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences. Westbrook comes to Lincoln from West Virginia State University where he has served as...

New book encourages travel that explores Missouri one small town at a time

St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri · August 1, 2025

Lifelong Missourian Caitlin Yager knows firsthand that there’s more to Missouri than its biggest cities or most popular vacation destinations. Her new book, “Small Town Missouri,” encourages people to hit the road to experience the legends, lore...

Evergy receives Missouri approval to build gas plants, solar farms after Kansas thumbs up

The Lawrence Times - Kansas ·

Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Missouri utility regulators on Thursday approved Evergy’s request to build three natural gas plants and two solar farms, freeing the company to move forward with infrastructure projects that will cost...

Missouri approves construction of new Evergy facilities, sticking customers with the bill

KCTV 5 - Missouri · August 1, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The construction of several new Evergy facilities in Missouri and Kansas has been approved, but now customers could be stuck with a $2.4 billion bill. On Wednesday, July 31, the Missouri Public Service Commission...

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Missouri increases from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025

Show-Me State Times - Missouri · August 1, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Missouri during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $305,306, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.The average VA IRRRL amount in...

Missouri Animal Cruelty Team Performs One of Its Largest Rescues Ever, Saving Over 200 Dogs from One House By Raven Brunner

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force rescued 211 dogs from a home in Christian County, Mo., on Wednesday, July 30 All of the dogs were small breeds, including Shih Tzus and Chihuahuas "It is clear that many of...

Quikrete Industry Dashboard - (Week 31, 2025)

HBS Dealer · August 1, 2025

The Week 31, 2025 edition of the Quikrete Industry Dashboard kicks off with July’s Consumer Confidence Index, which was released on Tuesday. The Conference Board’s monthly data reveals an encouraging uptick in sentiment—though reservations about...

Paula Deen Closes Restaurant That Made Her Famous With No Notice

TV Shows Ace · August 2, 2025

In a surprise announcement this Friday, former Food Network star Paula Deen revealed that she would be closing her Savannah restaurant. The Savannah eatery, The Lady & Sons, was operated by Paula and her two sons, Jamie and Bobby. Keep reading to...

Tigers trade deadline recap: Meet the 7 new players

Detroit Free Press - Michigan ·

July 31: Detroit Tigers acquired RHP Kyle Finnegan from the Washington Nationals for minor league RHPs Josh Randall and RJ Sales.Reggie Hildred, Imagn ImagesWashington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan throws a pitch against the Detroit...

Missouri Guard Hosts Cyber Exchange with Panamanian Partners

US Army · July 31, 2025

PANAMA CITY, Panama – U.S. cyber specialists from the Missouri National Guard, in coordination with U.S. Southern Command, hosted a cyber subject matter exchange alongside Panamanian government and security agencies this week to enhance joint...

Osage Beach, Mo., small business owners share excitement for Bass Pro Shops coming to the outlet mall redevelopment

KY3 - Missouri · August 1, 2025

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. -Osage Beach small business owners said they are excited for Bass Pro Shops to become the centerpiece of the Osage Beach Outlet Mall redevelopment. “I like it that we are growing, and it’s a community that is thriving. I think...

Missouri’s Heat Wave Meets ‘Corn Sweat’

Wayne County Journal Banner - Missouri · July 31, 2025

Susan Smith Kline In late July 2025, Missouri is experiencing an oppressive heat dome—a large high-pressure system that traps hot, tropical air over the Central Plains. Forecasts predict daytime high temperatures near or above 100°F, with humidity...