Under the bill, the attorney general could sue commercial entities accused of knowingly violating the law.

Missouri's 25% drop in Obamacare marketplace enrollment is steeper than the national change in paid enrollments since last year.

Columbia residents can register with the Boone County Clerk's Office online, in person or through the mail.

The housing market in Missouri picked up pace in May, as more homes were sold, prices increased and more properties became available in the month, according to the Missouri Realtors market statistics report.

The new conference center in Jefferson City is even closer to beginning construction.

A first contract in Columbia and a union vote in St. Louis come as Vibe Cannabis workers prepare for a July election

The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so.

The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.

Health departments, universities and nonprofit grantees had spent months adapting to President Trump's executive orders. They say the funding cut was completely unexpected.

Columbia Regional Airport manager Mike Parks shares how new flights, added capacity, and three airlines (Allegiant, United, and American) are transforming connectivity through ~10 daily flights while still offering perks like free parking and short security lines. Another Florida destination is coming this fall! July 8, 2026

Columbia's stand-up comedy scene hasn't been what is was ever since Deja Vu closed its doors for good in 2016. Enter The Atom Comedy Club. Co-founders Micah Jeffries and Darrell Bailey hope this new venture reestablishes a dedicated comedy culture through shows (for now) at Harpo's, with a long-term goal of opening a brick-and-mortar club. Catch the next show July 28! July 7, 2026

Bars and restaurants say business for international football matches is on-par with what they take in for Mizzou home football weekends in the fall.

Kansas City-based Frontier Schools is on track to open Columbia’s first charter school in the fall of 2027.

Multiple viewers called and emailed KOMU 8 Sunday afternoon concerned about their family members in the Jefferson City Correctional Center, which lost power Saturday following severe thunderstorms throughout mid-Missouri.

The District’s new Block by Block Safety Ambassadors - they're the ones in the bright orange shirts - will provide extra eyes on the streets, deescalate situations, and support bars and businesses. (They'll also check streetlights to help keep downtown safe and well lit!) Executive director Nickie Davis says the program is funded by MU, The District, and the City of Columbia. July 6, 2026