Missouri lawmakers ban controversial reading instruction model as primary method

Missouri lawmakers have banned educators from leaning on a model of reading instruction called the “three-cueing” method as part of a bipartisan education package signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe on Wednesday. The law mandates that three cueing, which teaches …

Farmer’s Almanac Says Missouri Fall Will Be Unusual

You have to be careful when you say something in Missouri will be strange because my birth state is known for being unusual on a good day. However, Farmer's Almanac has just released its forecast for Fall and they are warning Missouri to prepare for …

Missouri voters deserve a common sense approach to protecting life

To the Editor, When Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2024 — now known as Section 36 of Article I of the Missouri Constitution — many believed they were supporting limited access to abortion in rare or tragic cases.  Instead, they …

Target Expanding with 2 New Missouri Locations

If you're a fan of Target and live in Missouri, good news for you. The company has announced that there will be two new locations opening very soon. This word of Target expansion comes directly from the horse's mouth - Target's corporate site. …

Think Twice Before Touching This Common Missouri Plant

Here’s another reason you won’t catch me hiking anytime soon, and it has everything to do with not knowing which plants are safe and which ones you need to run away from. I’m not really an outdoorsy person. I mean, I like being outside, hanging out, and …

Rising Expenses Force Missouri Bakery to Shut Down

If you don't understand the struggle that Missouri restaurants and stores face, this should be a sobering education. A beloved bakery in Missouri has announced they're closing due to astronomical rises in utility and insurance costs. Have you ever …

Exploring Dogpatch: Forgotten Park Near Missouri Border

Have you ever had a forgotten memory suddenly get rediscovered and it brings back a rush of emotions? That's just happened for me as a new video share shows what remains of Dogpatch USA, a forgotten amusement park right across the Missouri border. My …

Missouri Metro Just Named 1 of America’s Most Stressed Cities

Someone needs to lighten up just a little bit. There's one Missouri metro area that has just been ranked among the most stressful places in America. There's a new survey from a psychiatric association that asked people about their stress levels in …

Missouri AG investigates shareholder advisory firms over climate

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is investigating a pair of firms that advise large investors — complaining that they’ve recommended proposals that would force companies to adopt carbon disclosure mandates and “aggressive climate activism policies.” …

Spartans extend offer to elite, 4-star TE prospect from Missouri