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Kochia Found in NW Missouri Fields
Kochia, a highly competitive weed that can reduce yields by as much as 70%, has been found in northwestern Missouri soybean fields, says Wayne Flanary, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy. Kochia is not new to Missouri,...

Ameren proposes hybrid gas and battery project in Missouri
Ameren has filed plans with the Missouri Public Service Commission for a new 800-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired peaking plant and co-located 400-megawatt battery storage facility, a first-of-a-kind project for the company. The Big Hollow Energy...

Ameren Missouri announces new energy center -- a redevelopment of Rush Island property
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Ameren Missouri has proposed a new energy center for Jefferson County -- a redevelopment of the Rush Island site that closed last year. The new site will co-locate other energy types from Ameren: natural gas and...

New center coming to Mizzou will focus on energy research and technology
A new Energy Innovation Center at the University of Missouri will be dedicated to advancing energy research and technology. The 116,000-square-foot center will feature advanced labs and collaborative areas for work in nuclear energy, energy...

Missouri lawmakers believe addressing homelessness could be key to reducing drug overdoses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri lawmakers consider ways to reduce drug abuse and overdoses, starting by addressing homelessness. A group of Missouri lawmakers is meeting regularly throughout the year to brainstorm legislative solutions to...

Univ. of Missouri System Board of Curators to cut $40M from budget
by Missourinet Contributor | Jun 27, 2025 UM System Pres. Dr. Mun Choi and Board of Curators Chair Todd Graves, courtesy Brent Martin, KFEQ Radio, St. Joseph The Univ. of Missouri System Board of Curators is preparing to slash $40 million for the...

"Bayer Settles Missouri Roundup Case Mid-Trial; Looks To US Supreme Court"
"Bayer [last] week put a halt to its latest courtroom battle over allegations that its weed killing products cause cancer, settling a Missouri case after four weeks of testimony and just as the trial was coming to a close and just ahead of...

University of Missouri plans new Energy Innovation Center for future research
Mun Y. Choi, PhD, President | University of MissouriMun Y. Choi, PhD, President | University of Missouri The University of Missouri is embarking on the construction of an Energy Innovation Center, a facility designed to foster advancements in...

University of Missouri announces members of NextGen MURR Working Group
Mun Y. Choi, PhD, President | University of MissouriMun Y. Choi, PhD, President | University of Missouri The University of Missouri Board of Curators has formed the NextGen MURR Working Group, a strategic advisory body for the development of the...

Missouri one step closer to passing CROWN Act, banning race-based hair discrimination in classrooms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Missouri bill banning hair discrimination is one step closer to becoming law. The CROWN Act is currently sitting on Governor Kehoe’s desk. As part of Senate Bill 160, it would prohibit discrimination against a person...

The science of breakups: As Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom call it quits, scientist reveals the strategies most commonly used to end a relationship
Following weeks of swirling rumours and speculation, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have reportedly called time on their relationship. After nine years and one child together, the I Kissed A Girl singer and Lord of the Rings actor have allegedly...

Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Missouri Falling Behind on Education Choice
A new report shows Missouri has gradually fallen well behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform...

Missouri lawmakers think addressing homelessness could be key to reducing drug overdoses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri lawmakers are considering ways to reduce drug abuse and overdoses, starting by addressing homelessness. A group of Missouri lawmakers is meeting regularly throughout the year to brainstorm legislative solutions...

Century Casinos Announces Sports Betting Partnership With BetMGM in Missouri
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is among the 10 Best Casino Stocks To Buy Now. Century Casinos has announced a long-term partnership with MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM)’s BetMGM to launch online and mobile sports betting in Missouri at...

IKO Breaks Ground on New Granule Facility in Missouri
BISMARCK, Mo., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, has officially broken ground on a new granule facility for its subsidiary,...

Missouri Lands in Top States for Starting Job Salaries
If you're looking for an entry-level job that will pay you enough to actually survive in the place you're living, Missouri is one of the top states in America based on new data that has just been shared. My first job was as a stockman at K-Mart in...

The Place for History: New research on the Trail of Tears in Missouri

The Place for History: New research on campsites along the Trail of Tears
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - 12 Cherokee Nation cyclists just finished a nearly 1,000 mile long bike ride. The ride wrapped up in Oklahoma. It’s called, The Remember the Removal Bike Ride. It recalls, the Trail of Tears. You’ve probably seen signs for...

Columbia Environmental Research Center facing closure
COLUMBIA -- Driving east on New Haven Road, one can pass the Columbia Environmental Research Center in a couple of seconds. Its short, beige buildings don't make much of an impression. The small U.S. Geological Survey sign out front is easy to...

University of Missouri board of curators approves FY26 budget with $40 million in cuts
The University of Missouri board of curators approved its budget for the 2026 fiscal year on Thursday, including an estimated $40 million in cuts. Board members said the budget totals $5.3 billion dollars in funding, which will be dispersed to MU...