The task force will be comprised of representatives from the Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, General Assembly, courts and juvenile offices, law enforcement, private providers, attorneys, advocates and child welfare experts, according to the release.

The annual Cattlemen Days Rodeo, a tradition since 1973, will take place Aug. 28 and 29 at the Cedar Valley Riders Saddle Club Arena on Optimist Drive.

The endangered humped tree snails have already had multiple babies in their new home at the St. Louis Zoo. Eventually, their keepers hope to reintroduce them to their home on Guam.

Corbin Rodenberg was identified by family on social media as the man involved. MU Health Care spokesperson Eric Maze confirmed Rodenberg's condition to KOMU 8 News just before 5 p.m. on Monday.

The Improve I-70 program has completed the first "direct connect" ramp ahead of schedule.

Missouri ranks in the top ten states for back-to-school shopping costs, with the average Missouri shopper spending $826.

The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS and Walgreens say they've each already filled 100,000 such prescriptions.

Since taking over in March, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has pivoted from the confrontational style of immigration enforcement of his predecessor, Kristi Noem. The latest data is reflective of a strategy that is working

Pilgrims came to Iraq from all over the world in August. Many Iraqi and Iranian pilgrims walked hundreds of miles in extreme heat to mark the event. Outside the shrines, the atmosphere is almost festive.

It's college tuition season, and LaBrunerie Financial president Alex LaBrunerie is breaking down exactly what qualifies as a 529 expense -- from tuition and computers to off-campus rent. Plus, with Missouri's Amendment 5 failing to pass, Alex explains why now may be the perfect time to consider a Roth conversion and lock in tax-free withdrawals for the future. August 26, 2026

Meet J.R. Ford, founder and CEO of Payken, Inc. J.R. is building blockchain-based FinTech platforms that make transactions transparent and trust-less through smart contracts. As a Black tech founder expanding from St. Louis into Columbia, J.R. is also investing in his community and inspiring the next generation to see themselves in the seats of power. August 25, 2026

A federal report highlights billions in new infrastructure needed to support electricity grid.

In the last year, Missouri has criminalized pornographic deepfakes, but legislators have also rejected proposed regulations on AI-generated political messaging.

The new member will replace Jeanne Snodgrass, who resigned in July.

Did you know there are 240 different varieties of tomatoes -- and you can taste them all for free? Join us as Tim Reinbott and Dusty Walter from MU's Research Extension and Education Center (REEC) take us through their 21st annual Tomato Festival, where you'll also find 88 varieties of peppers, cayenne pepper ice cream, tomato lemonade, and a whole lot more! August 24, 2026