https://www.missourinet.com/ Your source for Missouri News and Sports Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:17:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cdn.missourinet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/LF-Pennant-New-75x75.png https://www.missourinet.com/ 32 32 https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/11/show-me-state-air-show-honors-desert-storm-and-afghanistan-war-veterans-listen/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:51:51 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177308 The Show-Me State Air Show in Jefferson City will honor veterans for the 35th Anniversary of Desert Storm and the 25th Anniversary of the Afghanistan War this weekend. Ashley Byrd talks with Director Penny Smith.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/10/secretary-hoskins-corrected-his-actions-avoided-contempt/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:34:24 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177310 In a decision this afternoon, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins avoided contempt punishment. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Powell announced: “This court finds that the Secretary of State was in contempt of its September 3rd, 2026 order…The court finds that the Secretary has since corrected his contemptuous conduct by informing this court of his notifications […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/10/deeper-dive-how-missouri-fight-over-gerrymandered-congressional-map-ended-up-back-in-us-supreme-court/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:50 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177300 The U-S Supreme Court has granted an emergency request to opponents of Missouri’s new Congressional map, which means it appears now that the 2022 map will be used in the November election.   It’s the latest development in a legal battle over a new map approved last year.  The new map would have divided the district […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/10/mo-supreme-court-schedules-hoskins-contempt-decision-for-this-afternoon/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:55:48 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177302 The U.S. Supreme Court once again blocked the new GOP-drawn congressional map for Missouri. Minutes later, the state Supreme Court once again demanded the that Missouri Secretary of State must comply. The Supreme Court summoned  Secretary Denny Hoskins to explain why he should not be held in contempt of court for choosing to ignore their […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/10/westminster-college-launches-berlin-wall-bowl-football-rivalry-with-eureka-college-listen/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:55:02 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177297 A new college football rivalry kicks off this weekend, and this one comes with a little more history than your typical football trophy. Eureka College in Illinois and Westminster College in Fulton are launching the Berlin Wall Bowl, a new annual rivalry built around the remarkable connection both schools have to Ronald Reagan, Winston Churchill, […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/09/missouri-farmers-what-you-need-to-know-about-power-line-safety-listen/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:30:01 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=168287 With advances in farming technology and equipment come increased safety concerns—especially around power lines in the field. Byron Roach and Mark Ramsey from NW Electric Power Cooperative in Cameron join Bill Pollock to share essential safety tips. This segment is brought to you by the Missouri Electric Cooperatives.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/09/competing-court-rulings-leave-missouri-election-officials-waiting-for-congressional-map-decision/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:25:04 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177290 Missouri election officials are facing uncertainty ahead of the November midterm election as state and federal courts have issued conflicting rulings on which congressional map should be used. The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s 2025 congressional map cannot take effect while a voter referendum challenge is pending. However, a federal judge has […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/09/andrew-county-museum-preserves-northwest-missouri-history-with-unique-exhibits-events-and-programs-listen/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:07:57 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177266 Andrew County may be best known for its small towns and rural way of life, but there’s a lot of history packed into that corner of Northwest Missouri. The Andrew County Museum in Savannah preserves that history through exhibits, artifacts, genealogy, educational programs, and some creative events. Bill Pollock visits with Katie Fields, museum executive […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/09/things-to-do-on-a-day-trip-to-hannibal-missouri-listen/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:35:28 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177263 If you’re looking for a fun Missouri getaway, you might want to put Hannibal on your list. The Mississippi River town is best known as the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, and you can explore the places and people that inspired some of his most famous stories. But Hannibal is […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/09/missourinet-sports-report-2/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:05:05 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=174590 Cardinals and Royals fall short in late inning rallies]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/08/where-are-the-rural-lawyers-missouri-bar-asks-public-input-on-the-need-for-services-listen/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177269 Rural areas of Missouri may have a shortage of legal help. That is the concern of the legal profession in Missouri, represented by the Missouri BAR. Shelly Dreyer of the BAR explains to Ashley Byrd their efforts to find out more – and why.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/08/missouri-congressional-map-fight-heads-to-federal-and-u-s-supreme-courts-as-ballot-deadline-arrives/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:52:44 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177257 Missouri’s dispute over which congressional map will be used in November’s election is now before both a federal court and the U.S. Supreme Court as the state reaches a key election deadline Tuesday. The fight centers on a congressional redistricting map Missouri lawmakers approved in 2025. Last week, the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/08/new-five-minute-series-reminds-missourians-of-the-community-connection-they-are-missing-listen/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:54:45 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177271 Driving through the rolling hills of the Ozarks, getting sprayed by the wake on a board or tube as you get tugged behind a boat, helping a neighbor, or simply sitting down to enjoy each other’s company with a cup of coffee on the porch. The most important thing? The community and conversations those memories […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/07/mizzou-volleyball-players-did-everything-they-could-to-play-outdoors-including-wiping-down-the-floor/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:07:48 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177254 Mizzou’s volleyball match against top-ranked Nebraska at Wrigley Field was suspended Sunday night because of humidity making the court too wet. The Cornhuskers led 11-7 in the first set when the court became unplayable. First, players helped peel the logos off the court, then got down on their hands and knees, using towels to dry […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/04/mizzou-football-opens-2026-season-with-54-14-win-over-arkansas-pine-bluff/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:07:44 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177247 No. 25 Missouri opened the 2026 football season in convincing fashion Thursday night, rolling past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14 at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers wasted little time taking control, building a 40-0 halftime advantage behind a dominant passing performance from new starting quarterback Austin Simmons. Simmons, a transfer from Ole Miss, completed 17 of 19 passes […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/04/missouri-congressman-emanuel-cleaver-talks-beef-imports-government-funding-and-congress-fall-agenda-listen/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:45:26 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177233 Congress is back in Washington after its August recess, with government funding, the debt ceiling, and concerns from Missouri cattle producers all on the agenda. Matt Pilger spoke with Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver about those issues and what lawmakers will be focusing on in the weeks ahead.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/03/supreme-court-orders-missouri-ballot-placement-for-redistricting-referendum-initiative-petition/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:15:07 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177238 The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to place a congressional redistricting referendum and a separate initiative petition on the November 2026 ballot, ruling the petitions were sufficient under state law and the Missouri Constitution. In a unanimous opinion, the court reversed a Cole County Circuit Court ruling involving a […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/03/rev-your-engines-as-classic-cars-and-hot-rods-roll-into-la-grange-september-12-listen/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:07 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177213 If you love classic cars, hot rods and just about anything with four wheels, there’s a big event coming up in northeast Missouri. The Early Tin Dusters Car Club is teaming up with Mark Twain Casino for the eighth annual car show September 12th in La Grange. There will be six classes of vehicles competing […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/03/missouris-shepherd-of-the-hills-fish-hatchery-features-two-headed-snake-and-millions-of-trout-listen/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:20:23 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177222 If you’re looking for something a little unusual to see in the Ozarks, there’s a two-headed snake living at the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery near Branson. But that’s just one of the interesting things you’ll find at Missouri’s largest trout production facility. The hatchery has been raising trout since 1958 and produces more […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/09/03/375-members-strong-missouri-states-pride-marching-band-ready-for-football-season-listen/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:35:28 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177216 As Missouri State football gets ready Saturday for the season opener at Texas A&M, another group of Missouri State students is getting ready for the spotlight too for home games. The Pride Marching Band has performed in some incredible places over the years, from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade […]]]>