Missouri to See Reduction in Workers’ Comp Rates in 2025

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) announced that employers should see a reduction in workers’ compensation rates in 2025, marking the fourth straight year of decreased rates. The projected rate reduction is based off preliminary …

Planned Parenthood delays abortion appointments as Missouri awaits ruling on restrictions

The Jackson County Judge weighing whether some Missouri restrictions on abortion can remain in place is still weighing that decision. Judge Jerri Zhang has yet to issue her ruling in a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood that seeks to strike down the state …

Breaking down Missouri high school football state championship games

Lutheran North Crusaders coaches and players make their way to the field before a Class 4 state semifinal football game against the Kearney Bulldogs at in Kearney, Mo., on November 30, 2024.  David Smith Festus Tigers vs. Lutheran North Crusaders What: …

Messenger: Missouri bill to turn citizens into bounty hunters needs a catchy name

JEFFERSON CITY — David Gregory missed an opportunity. The recently elected state senator, a Republican from Sunset Hills, has pre-filed a bill that would turn citizens into bounty hunters — earning $1,000 for turning in alleged undocumented immigrants. It’ …

Missouri Veterans Commission Names Veterans Suicide Prevention Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 06, 2024 Missouri Veterans Commission Names Veterans Suicide Prevention Manager JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) has named Lindsey Ward as the Veterans Suicide Prevention Manager. In July, Governor Mike …

Missouri *Shows You* Why You Can't Vote For Republicans And Abortion Rights, Too

Photo: Doug Wallick One of the major points of discussion surrounding the last election was the fact that voters in many states chose to elect Republican politicians while voting for left-wing policies through referendums — abortion rights in particular. …

Missouri lawmakers to consider statewide limits on in-school cellphone use

JEFFERSON CITY — A teacher-turned-legislator wants Missouri to join a growing list of states that restrict student cellphone use in schools. Rep. Kathy Steinhoff, a Democrat from Columbia and 34-year public school teacher who retired in June 2022, said …

Nixa High School's Jackson Cantwell earns Missouri's Gatorade Player of the Year

NIXA, Mo. (Edited News Release/Ozarks Sports Zone) - In its 40th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade announced Jackson Cantwell of Nixa High School is the 2024-25 Gatorade Missouri Football Player of the Year. …

Missouri students invited to participate in No MOre Trash! contest

Grassroots Effort Afoot to Build Monument that Honors Mid-Missouri Veterans