Bill overturning protections for Section 8 renters sent to Missouri governor

Local laws prohibiting landlords from discriminating against tenants who receive public assistance would be unenforceable under legislation sent to the governor’s desk Wednesday. The bill passed by a final vote of 23 to 10 on Wednesday in the Senate, over …

Missouri poised to become first U.S. state to exempt stock sale profits from income taxes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Investors who profit from selling stocks, real estate and other assets soon could reap an even larger benefit in Missouri, which is poised to become the first U.S. state to exempt capital gains from its income tax. Legislation that …

Oak Grove, Missouri, man charged with multiple child sex crimes

A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple child sex crimes in Oak Grove, Missouri, after an online tip. Video above: Wednesday's 9 Things to Know: Real ID Enforcement Begins Today The Oak Grove Police Department said that 38-year-old …

Trump's tax cut push faces GOP resistance, Missouri lawmakers show support

President Donald Trump is pushing for significant tax cuts but faces challenges from his own party and criticism over proposed Medicaid cuts. Southeast Missouri Congressman Jason Smith chairs the Ways and Means Committee. Smith emphasized the urgency of …

Missouri is still illegally denying food assistance despite court order

One year after a federal judge ruled Missourians were being illegally denied food aid by the state, the Department of Social Services has made “no progress” in addressing the problem, the judge wrote in a scathing order this week. “The excessive call wait …

Missouri poised to become first U.S. state to exempt stock sale profits from income taxes

Crystal Burch honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Celebrating National Volunteer Week, the Missouri 4-H Foundation is proud to present Crystal Burch with the 2025 Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award. Crystal is recognized for more than 11 years of service and support to 4-H in …

Hot Mic Interview: Jeff Jackson on taking over as Missouri Valley Football Commissioner

MARY LOU SCHUSSLER NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

The Board of Directors of West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (West Central) is proud to announce the appointment of Mary Lou Schussler as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Schussler had been serving as Interim CEO since February, …

205 child predators arrested nationwide, 4 in Missouri

MISSOURI (KOAM) -- The Department of Justice Wednesday announced the results of Operation Restore Justice. The operation is an effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators. The Justice Department says the operation resulted in the rescue of …