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'It just seems kind of predatory': Missouri businesses receive legal threats over website accessibility from out-of-town lawyers
A Kansas City attorney threatens lawsuits on behalf of a blind man, prompting concerns about legal tactics and true accessibility. TROY, Missouri — When Matt Ziegler opened the Bricklayer Cafe, he wanted to bring handcrafted sandwiches and locally...

Missouri supports ban on student cell phone use during school hours
Edward Feser, Ph.D., President | St. Louis UniversityEdward Feser, Ph.D., President | St. Louis University Missouri voters have shown strong support for a new law that bans cell phone use in schools, according to a poll conducted by Saint Louis...

Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for July 16, 2025
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 16, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 16 drawing 04-21-43-48-49, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...

New Missouri Sales Tax Law could change how drivers pay for vehicles moving forward

Missouri lawmakers hold meeting to discuss property taxes

Missouri middle school teacher sentenced on charges of child sexual abuse for OK child
OKLAHOMA — A Missouri middle school teacher and former coach was sentenced on six counts related to the exploitation and child sexual abuse of an Oklahoma child. Ronald Dale Sanders from Belton, Missouri, was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison...

Missouri can't shut down 'nation's largest' clean energy project, regulators say

Missouri utility bills may rise the most under Trump’s spending bill, analysis finds
Utility bills are poised to surge in Missouri over the next decade in the wake of energy policy changes included in President Donald Trump’s mega-spending bill. The so-called “big, beautiful bill” includes language that increases oil and gas...

Missouri Supreme Court is asked for quick hearing on decision to restart abortions in the state

Missouri lawmakers urged not to make drastic changes to property taxes
A for sale sign sits Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the Riverdale Manors neighborhood in St. Paul. The population of St. Paul grew by nearly 18% from 2020 through 2022, making it among the fastest-growing cities in the St. Louis area. Christine...

New Missouri car law changes temporary tags, sales taxes
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Before you close the deal on a new car in Missouri, you’ll want to hear about a new state law that will have you paying your sales tax and tag fees before you drive off the dealership. “I believe it’s going to be a...
1970 mystery solved by Cass County Coroner and Missouri anthropology team
FARGO — A 55-year-old mystery involving unidentified remains found in the northwest corner of Cass County has finally been solved. The answer was announced by Cass County Coroner Kriste Ross on Thursday, July 17, and came about by way of a...

Missouri's no-call list helps residents in curbing unwanted telemarketing and spam calls
MISSOURI — Are you tried of receiving those unwanted spam and telemarketing calls? If you live in Missouri, you can register to be on the state's no-call list. The No-Call law allows Missourians to reduce telemarketing calls made to their homes or...
Missouri governor signs bill banning the sale of six invasive plant species in the state
Soon, six invasive plants will no longer be allowed to be sold in Missouri. Governor Mike Kehoe Tuesday signed Senate Bill 105 into law. It halts the sale of sericea lespedeza, burning bush, Callery pear, Japanese honeysuckle, perilla mint and...

On Your Side: Missouri and Arkansas rank low when it comes to maintaining credit, study says

Missouri alum Tamar Bates stats for Nuggets in NBA Summer League game
Tamar Bates scored 14 points for the Denver Nuggets in their Summer League loss to the Toronto Raptors. Bates, on a two-way contract, also contributed three steals and three assists. Former Missouri basketball standout Tamar Bates scored 14...

Winged Royalty flits about Missouri forests

Missouri’s Beloved Landmark Earns Spot on ‘Best in the USA’ List
There are plenty of landmarks worth checking out in Missouri, but one that’s extremely popular offers free drinks, beautiful and majestic animals, and is a true staple in the St. Louis area. Why Anheuser-Busch Matters to Missouri The iconic brick...

Bill Clay Sr., Congressional Black Caucus Founding Member and Missouri Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 94
William Lacy Clay Sr., a civil rights leader, legislative powerhouse, and one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, has died. He was 94. Clay made history in 1968 when he became Missouri’s first Black congressman,...

SEC Media Days Craze: Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Texas A&M
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The final day of SEC Media Days wraps up with Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Texas A&M. We will be updating our Media Days Craze section with content from every team as they make their appearance. We will also have all of...