3+ hour, 37+ min ago   (496+ words) by Marshall Griffin | Jan 22, 2026 Missouri does not have a law on the books that specifically criminalizes grooming a minor for sexual purposes. That would change under SB 893, sponsored by Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby. The act of grooming a minor in…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (412+ words) by Alisa Nelson | Jan 2, 2026 A 2023 study ranks Missouri with the fourth highest rate of human trafficking in the nation. State Rep. Ed Lewis, R-Moberly, wants to reverse this trend, in part by restarting Missouri's task force to fight human trafficking....

6+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (132+ words) It is hard to decide between cool air and cool plans, but if your AC is blowing through your paycheck, it might be time to rethink how you're using energy. Neal Harrell from Missouri Electric Cooperative is here with tips…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (85+ words) Missouri has been trying to improve teacher recruitment and retention. Alisa Nelson talks to Hickman Mills Superintendent Yaw Obeng, who says his district has increased teacher retention from 74 percent to 85 percent over the last three years. " Share this: by [email…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (325+ words) by Alisa Nelson | Mar 6, 2025 Some of Missouri's county assessors are taxing short-term rental homes at a higher rate than certain state lawmakers agree with. In response, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed a bill that would tax these rentals,…...