Peach State safety Tony Forney commits to Missouri: ‘I’m shutting my recruitment down’

Marietta (Ga.) Kell safety Tony Forney took his official visit to Missouri on June 6 and he left Columbia feeling good about the SEC in Columbia. Wisconsin was a competitor and over 30 schools offered the three-star, but he has committed to Eliah Drinkwitz …

4 Popular Missouri Lakes Now Unsafe for Swimming

This is one of the most popular weekends of the year for getting outside and enjoying Missouri lakes. That's why it's vital that everyone with a Missouri lake destination plan to know that several popular water areas have been deemed unsafe for …

"Who wants to meet?": Sophie Cunningham keeps Fever celebration rolling into Missouri’s July 4 bash

Sophie Cunningham is not done with the celebrating after winning the Commissioner Cup. The Indiana Fever star decided to extend the championship celebration to go with the 4th of July festivities. Cunningham was responding to her teammate and veteran WNBA …

Many Missouri laws restricting abortion blocked again by state judge

Jefferson City, Mo. — A Missouri judge blocked many of the state's abortion restrictions Thursday, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little over a month after the state's highest court had lifted a previous hold. The order by …

Central Missouri fire chief urges caution when lighting off fireworks (LISTEN)

  You will hear lots of firecrackers, bottle rockets, and other fireworks going off this Fourth of July weekend. Gale Blomenkamp, Assistant Fire Chief for the Boone County Fire Protection District, urges Missourians to double-check safety guidelines before …

Missouri officials warn of high E. Coli levels at Wakonda State Park, advise no swimming

MISSOURI (WGEM) - Officials with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources have placed an advisory at the Wakonda State Park beach after finding a high level of E. coli in their weekly samples. According to Missouri officials, water samples are tested …

Sponsored Content: Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri Expands Services for Vulnerable Populations

Reaching Out, Providing Hope, Changing Lives. Six simple words, but a powerful mission driving the work of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO). The agency addresses local needs and bridges service gaps through five core programs. In Southeast …

Two local historic sites — Fort Osage and Missouri Town — are getting upgrades

Letter: Missouri politicians continue trying to roll back women's rights

I’m an Air Force veteran and St. Louis resident who obtained a medication abortion years ago. I know how abortion bans can impact Missouri women from personal experience. I recently attended the "Our Voices, Our Stories, Our Future: Free & Just …

Hail, Tornado Risk Loom Over Missouri This Weekend

The storm threat over Missouri appears to be increasing this weekend as forecasters have escalated the alert level with tornadoes and hail possible. You might recall that yesterday NOAA's Storm Prediction Center only had Missouri under a slight risk of …