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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

Travel: In Quincy, where the past still speaks

By Dennis Lennox, CP Contributor Sunday, November 02, 2025 The streets of Quincy, Illinois. | Dennis LennoxFew places along the Mississippi River tell America’s story of belief as vividly as Quincy, the river city perched on the bluffs in the...

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...

Missouri nurse practitioners say state regulations are blocking access to care

In 2020, Marcy Markes was confronted with a harsh reality. A nurse practitioner who has specialized in allergy and asthma care for more than two decades, she was forced to close three of her rural allergy clinics in central Missouri and...

Missouri State to honor veterans with breakfast, music on campus

Missouri State University will mark Veterans Day this year with special events and the community is invited to help honor the sacrifice of men and women who have served. The celebration will feature a Veterans Day breakfast and Taps project on...

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...

Missouri aid for moms and babies to continue as other food assistance ends during shutdown

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and state health officials on Wednesday announced continued funding for food assistance amid worry that key federal safety net programs will run dry as the government shutdown enters its fifth week. The Missouri Department...

Missouri Head Start programs may close their doors if federal government shutdown grinds on

Head Start programs in Missouri are bracing for possible closures and furloughs as the federal government shutdown carries on without an end in sight. The National Head Start Association released data on Oct. 22 that shows that 3,702 children and...