Rusty Black News Today

In a rare instance of triumph for Missouri Democrats, an effort to raise the bar to amend the state constitution — a central GOP priority — was defeated.

Memorial service to be held at Walkup Grove Cemetery

An impactful reform to public education is sitting on the desk of Missouri’s chief executive, and local leaders have a lot to say about it.

Whitney Lanning has been fired as executive director of the Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph.

A bill passed by the state House of Representatives last week and sent to the governor’s desk is the most aggressive step yet in the legislature’s never-ending quest to destroy

(Jefferson City) -- Missouri lawmakers are beginning to finalize budget and spending authority for the upcoming fiscal year.

RAVENWOOD, Mo. — For the moment, Northeast Nodaway is not planning to pursue another sports co-op partner after Worth County’s school board was lukewarm to the idea of a full

Letter from David Foster

Despite setbacks in both the House and Senate leading up to legislative spring break, proponents of bills seeking to end Missouris practice of seizing Social Security benefits from foster children expect to regain momentum on the issue when lawmakers return to Jefferson City next week.

(Jefferson City) -- Legislation curtailing foreign ownership of Missouri farmland is bogged down in the Missouri Legislature.