Scientist issues warning after observing concerning change in behavior of US birds and butterflies: 'Kind of have a double whammy'

"They get confused, for lack of a better term." by Veronica BoothOctober 19, 2025 The effects of the climate crisis occurring in the Ozarks are having a troubling impact on bird and butterfly species. What's happening? KSMU Ozarks Public Radio...

Missouri high school football scores from Week 8

Here are the Week 8 scores from the Missouri high school football season, sorted by schedules for Jefferson City, Helias, Capital City, Blair Oaks and Russellville, as well as other scores from across the state. Jefferson City and Opponents...

Missouri vs Auburn Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight — College Football Week 8

Photo By - Imagn Images. Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) rolls out to pass during the second half. Whose stripes will shine brighter as the Auburn Tigers host the Missouri Tigers in an SEC showdown between two teams hungry for a...

No Kings rallies draw thousands across Missouri, bolster initiative petition campaigns

Protestors wave signs as thunder begins to rumble near the end of the No Kings demonstration at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City on Saturday (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Thousands gathered in cities and towns all over...

Researchers propose turning streetlights into EV chargers

Imagine walking down a quiet urban street at dusk. The lamps flicker on, casting pools of warm light on the pavement. But these aren't just streetlights, they're power outlets for charging your electric vehicle. In a world racing toward...

Ann Wagner criticizes government shutdown and highlights support for Missouri National Guard

U.S. Representative Ann Wagner, who serves Missouri’s 2nd congressional district, has posted a series of statements on social media addressing the ongoing government shutdown and its effects, as well as her continued work in Congress.On October...

Upgrades coming to Missouri's Head Start nutrition programs

By Meg Cunningham Kansas City Beacon MISSOURI – Community gardens, educational programs and breastfeeding rooms are all part of Missouri’s plan to take advantage of one-time federal funding for Head Start programs. Seven Missouri Head Start...

Heritage Wood Mills Plans Glasgow, Missouri, Production Operations

Related Research Custom cabinetry manufacturer Heritage Wood Mills has established operations in Glasgow, Missouri. The $925,000 project is expected to create 30 jobs. “This new facility is a reflection of our commitment to investing in local...

Missouri launches prevention efforts for parasitic fly that 'severely damages' both humans and livestock

The minuscule maggot could devastate Missouri's cattle industry. That reality is closer than ever after the first US case was identified recently. MISSOURI, USA — Missouri is working ahead to prepare the state's residents and farms for a parasitic...

Research symposium keynote speaker says to put patient at the center of research

In a speech to attendees of Ohio University’s Health Scholars Research Symposium, W. David Arnold, M.D., emphasized the important role of physician scientists in bridging the worlds of research and patient care, noting that translational medicine...

Missouri drought could be more significant, study involving SLU says Midwest ecosystems a concern

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - We’ve all felt the heat, and heard about the drought - but what’s it doing to our soil, plants and ecosystem? Well, that’s what an international group of researchers - including one Saint Louis University professor...

Drug overdose deaths drop across Missouri for second straight year

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drug overdoses across the state declined by 25.6% last year, dropping from 1,948 deaths in 2023 to 1,450 in 2024. This marks the second consecutive year of declining fatalities, according to the University of Missouri–St....

The science of staying sober: What research tells us about lasting recovery 

Research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows 40 to 60% of people suffering from drug addiction relapse within the first year. This statistic shows how hard it is to stay sober. But do you think you can experience lasting sobriety?...

Next steps: Technology opens new options for greater mobility

Doug Boswell is no stranger to challenges. He grew up on a southern Oklahoma farm, helping his dad raise beef cattle, and grow forage crops. He left the farm after high school graduation, but the dream of farming again never left him. A few years...

Missouri Gaming Commission in Final Stretch Before Sports Betting Launch

While no bets can currently be placed, sports betting in Missouri is gearing up for its December 1st launch, Gaming Commission Chairman Jan Zimmerman told Missourinet that temporary licenses will be granted ahead of the go-live date. “We wanted to...

High-fat, low-carb diet may prevent Alzheimer’s, early research shows

A high-fat, low-carb diet may help protect brain health and slow memory loss, especially for people at higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. The team studied the ketogenic...

Missouri S&T jazz ensembles to perform October 24 

Missouri University of Science and Technology’s arts, languages, and philosophy department will present a jazz concert this October. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in the Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, located at the...

Missouri vs Auburn Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 18 — College Football Week 8

Photo By - Imagn Images. Missouri QB Beau Pribula reacts after a play vs. Alabama. Whose stripes are best as the Auburn Tigers play host to the Missouri Tigers in a battle of SEC teams in desperate need of a conference win. Mizzou is coming off...

University historian to lecture on desegregation in Missouri at S&T library 

Dr. Larry Gragg, university historian and a Curator’s Distinguished Teaching Professor emeritus of history and political science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will give a talk at the Curtis Laws Wilson Library this October as...

Missouri farmworkers face high risk of skin cancer due to UV exposure

Agricultural workers in Missouri are at a higher risk for skin cancer due to increased exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, according to federal health officials and local medical professionals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...