Ready to purge the federal workforce? What about your fellow Missourians? | Opinion
No one is from Washington, D.C. This is the joke, but it's true. So if you support the attempted purge of 2 million-plus federal workers (sitting in offices across all 50 states), you support the demise of your fellow Missourians. We all want to celebrate the Chappell Roans,...
MRN THIS WEEK: Paula Gough
Paula Gough has just retired as the Northeast Missouri district engineer for MoDOT. We talk about highways, how they get built and what’s the next big project.
Minor earthquake hits Missouri-Illinois border, no damage
ST. LOUIS — A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 struck near the Missouri-Illinois border Saturday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It happened at around 6:00 p.m. Central Time on February 1, with no reports of damage or injuries. The earthquake’s...
Drug overdose deaths around Kansas City are dropping. What’s working?
Over the last decade, drug overdose deaths in Missouri and Kansas have continued to climb every year, and often by double-digit percentages. That is, until 2023, when public health officials in both states saw overdose deaths decline by at least 10%, mirroring national data. In...
During a traffic stop, is it legal for Missouri police to search my phone?...
In Missouri, police officers cannot search your cell phone during a traffic stop without a warrant, your consent, or under specific exigent circumstances. Here’s what you need to know about the law regarding cell phone searches during traffic stops in Missouri:. Fourth...
Missourian’s Warned to Remove This For Wallets Now
The Federal government wants Missouri Residents to remove this important document from their wallets sooner rather than later. To avoid identity theft and to keep yourself and your personal information safe, the Fed highly recommends NOT carrying your social security card in...
9 Best Wellness Retreats In Missouri
Mental and physical well-being must be taken seriously, especially with stress levels skyrocketing around the world. Missouri is a resounding answer for those already asking questions and ready to take action. With amazing resorts and spas and numerous water bodies, including...
Missouri Could Get Slammed by a Pre-Valentine’s Day Snow Event
It's too early to tell for certain, but you should be aware that current computer models show that Missouri could get hit hard by a pre-Valentine's Day snow event. Be wrong, computers. Be wrong. There's an interesting new model run which shows Missouri is in for two things in...
Missouri Weather This Week: Warm Monday Before Thunderstorms Hit by Wednesday
Springfield, MO – The first full week of February kicks off with unseasonably warm temperatures across Missouri before midweek storms shake things up. Residents can expect highs reaching the low-to-mid 70s Monday before a strong cold front brings showers and thunderstorms by...
Chilling Missouri Urban Legends That Will Keep You Up at Night
Missouri has its fair share of ghost stories, cryptid sightings, and eerie legends that have lasted decades—sometimes even centuries. From shadowy figures lurking on abandoned roads to mysterious lights that float through the night, these stories have become part of the state’s...