Missouri
Monday, February 10, 2025
Bipartisan MO bills seek to limit student cellphone use in schools
If some Missouri lawmakers have their way, cellphone use in schools will be restricted. Supporters of the proposal argued student "phone addiction" …
MO student test scores remain steady but concerns remain
Missouri students are keeping pace with their peers nationwide, according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress but there are …
St. Louis shelters face higher demand and fewer donations during cold snap
The recent cold snap in St. Louis has led to a surge in demand for homeless shelters, while donations have dwindled and shelters are calling on the …
Report: Potential Medicaid cuts would hit rural MO hardest
The Medicaid and CHIP programs are vital to rural Missouri, according to a report that says reliance on this safety-net health coverage is much …
Report: Child poverty derails dream of MLK Jr.
In his 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. condemned the poverty hindering Black Americans' rights and decades later, a new …
Wild hog eradication cut from Farm Bill but funding needed, MO expert says
The last Farm Bill allocated $75 million to reduce feral hog populations around the country but this year, funding has expired, which could be a …
Drug users in rural MO more likely to face homelessness
As urban homelessness and drug use grab the spotlight, rural areas such as Branson are left in the shadows, with critical needs going unmet. But …
MO doctor shares tips on staying heart healthy in cold temps
January's cold temperatures in Missouri and across the nation can pose risks for those with heart conditions. The American Heart Association has …
Professor forecasts 2025 economic trends amid presidential transition
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, economists are focusing on how his promised policies could shape 2025. In 2024, Missouri …
Once homeless, MO dog is now a children's book star
A Missouri-based therapy dog has an inspiring journey that began as a homeless stray on the streets of Los Angeles. Olive, a ten-pound poodle mix…
Missourians reminded of final weeks to secure health coverage
We're entering the last few weeks of open enrollment, and Missourians are being reminded to secure health coverage before it's too late. The …
MO doctor shares holiday travel tips for a healthy heart
Holiday travel is in full swing and for many, so is the stress. The American Heart Association of Missouri has health tips for anyone with heart …