https://www.missourinet.com/ Your source for Missouri News and Sports Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:40:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cdn.missourinet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/LF-Pennant-New.png https://www.missourinet.com/ 32 32 https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/13/missourinet-sports-report-2/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:05:05 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=174590 Tigers defense on alert: Georgia outscoring opponents by over 90 points in the first quarter]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/13/skilled-trades-event-showcases-careers-for-missouri-teens-listen/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:49:13 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177933 More than 1,000 teens attended a recent Build My Future career event in Bethany, Missouri. Organizer Charlyce Ruth says attendees learned about the many careers in skilled trades and construction.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/12/freedom-caucus-is-in-a-position-of-power-says-gop-senate-leader-listen/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 02:51:22 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177939 The Missouri Senate majority has chosen its leaders, including President Pro Tem Sen. Jason Bean, R-Holcomb; Majority Floor Leader Sen. Nick Schroer, R-St. Charles County; Assistant Floor Leader: Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby; and Majority Caucus Chair Sen. Joe Nicola, R-Grain Valley. Democrats flipped two Senate seats in the midterm election, yet a GOP majority remains. […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/12/missouri-senator-schmitt-back-back-in-d-c-says-people-want-to-know-youre-fighting-for-them-listenmissouri-u-s-sen-schmitt-on-whats-ahead-in-the-lame-duck-session-listen/ Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:17:53 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177931 Senator Eric Schmitt is back on Capitol Hill to finish up the session’s business over the next two months. One of those is his College Sports bill and bringing the Iran War to a close. He spoke to Ashley Byrd right after meeting with GOP leaders in the Senate for next year.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/11/missouri-has-massive-role-to-play-in-our-understanding-of-military-barracks-listen/ Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:30:14 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177921 One of the birthplaces of what we know as military barracks is right here in Missouri. Over its tenure, 125,000 troops were trained and sworn in, dating from the pre-Civil War era through World War II. Cameron Conner chats with author NiNi Harris, author of the new book “Jefferson Barracks: Defending the United States Since […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/10/fqhcs-are-helping-missouri-veterans-find-the-care-they-need/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:24:44 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177886 Missouri’s community health centers provide medical care to veterans across the state. Federally Qualified Health Centers offer everything from primary and dental care to behavioral health services, often in communities where access to health care can be limited. You’ll learn how these centers are making a difference through the experience of one Missouri veteran who […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/09/st-louis-gets-68-million-federal-grant-to-fight-crime-feds-say-we-need-this-to-be-a-success/ Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:18:53 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177893 The federal government is giving the St. Louis Police Department $68 million to fight crime. U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche joined national and state leaders in St. Louis Monday to award the “Model Cities Initiative” grant to the state, which oversees the police department. “There’s more money now, so now to the extent that the […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/05/college-of-the-ozarks-dedicates-new-pow-mia-memorial-so-that-we-dont-become-complacent-listen/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:28:15 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177874 More than 80,000 of America’s service members are still listed as Missing in Action, and a college campus in Point Lookout, Missouri, is dedicating a memorial in their honor. David Gaines visits with General James Schreffler, Vice President for Patriotic Programs at College of the Ozarks.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/05/arabia-steamboat-museum-in-kansas-city-must-move-whats-in-its-future-listen/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:15:14 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177871 The Arabia Steamboat Museum’s lease at Kansas City’s River Market is set to end on Nov. 13 after the city chose not to renew it following the museum’s 35-year occupancy. Museum Owner Matt Hawley says this will be a massive move, with big potential. He shares his story and his hopes with Ashley Byrd.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/05/equipment-share-builds-its-future-staying-based-in-missouri-listen/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:02:42 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177868 EquipmentShare was founded in Columbia and has grown into a national powerhouse while continuing to expand in Missouri. Described as the “Airbnb of Construction,” the company is now on the NY Stock Exchange and recently broke ground on a headquarters expansion. Spokeswoman Amy Susan tells Ashley Byrd the story of its beginnings and its future.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/03/november-2026-election-updates/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:51:26 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177854   Bob Priddy and Rudi Keller with the Missouri Independent provide key election night updates. Stay tuned for more!]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/11/03/missouri-congressman-mark-alford-discusses-legislative-priorities-and-veterans-funding-listen/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:56:40 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177841 4th District Congressman Mark Alford has been campaigning around the county for fellow Republicans while on break from work in Washington. Back at home, Ashley Byrd talks with him about what is left to do in Congress and his recent work with the committee funding veterans’ affairs.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/30/from-marine-to-missouri-spice-entrepreneur-joshua-brack-turns-passion-into-business-listen/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:49:35 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177829 A good meal doesn’t have to come from a restaurant, and sometimes the difference between ordinary and outstanding is what you put on it. Joshua Brack, a retired Marine and active law enforcement officer from Sparta, Missouri, turned a passion for cooking and a memorable military tradition into JB’s Gourmet Spice Blends. Since launching the […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/30/can-missourians-trust-ai-with-their-career-why-human-advice-still-matters-listen/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:32:06 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177827 Need career advice? AI can give you an answer in seconds, but should you trust it when making a decision that could shape your future? How do you know when to listen to technology and when to seek the guidance of someone with real-world experience? Charisse Ranielle Lillie is an attorney, business executive, and former […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/29/mdc-encourages-missouri-deer-hunters-to-get-cwd-testing-listen/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:25:26 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177825 Missouri deer hunters can help the Department of Conservation track a deadly disease affecting the state’s deer herd. Chronic wasting disease has been found in Missouri, and testing harvested deer helps MDC understand where it’s spreading. Jason Isabelle with the Missouri Department of Conservation joins us to explain how hunters can get their deer tested […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/29/modot-reveals-interstates-getting-75-mph-speed-limits-listen/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:39:07 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177821 The Missouri Department of Transportation has revealed sections of rural interstates that will soon have 75 MPH speed limit signs. MODOT Director Ed Hassinger says over 150 new signs are expected to be installed by the end of the year, along parts of I-29 and I-35 in the north, I-55 in the southeast, and I-49 […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/28/grateful-hurricane-victims-greet-missouri-electric-cooperatives-linemen-in-alabama-listen/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:50:35 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177817 Nearly 200 Missouri Electric Cooperatives linemen from 30 different locations helped restore power after hurricane outages in Alabama this month. Craig Moeller of Missouri Electric Cooperatives says residents were grateful to see the crews arrive and restore power after the damage.]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/27/missouri-native-stan-utley-inducted-into-missouri-golf-hall-of-fame/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:08:17 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177805 West Plains native Stan Utley has been inducted into the Missouri Golf Hall of Fame, recognizing his accomplishments as a professional golfer, instructor and advocate for junior golf. Missouri Golf announced the induction October 26, 2026, honoring a career that began in Missouri junior golf and included success at the collegiate and professional levels. Utley […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/26/washus-first-chief-health-ai-officer-missouri-is-the-best-place-to-test-ai-use-in-healthcare-listen/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:42:59 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177785 Among all the questions around the power of AI, one that affects us all is the role of AI in healthcare. One of the top medical research centers in Missouri, and the country, is Washington University and BJC Healthcare. They have appointed their first chief health AI officer, Dr. Philip Payne, and he tells Ashley […]]]> https://www.missourinet.com/2026/10/25/follow-the-money-whos-bankrolling-missouris-final-election-push-deeper-dive-with-missouri-independent/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:00:07 +0000 https://www.missourinet.com/?p=177797 Rudi Keller is the ever-vigilant journalist who tracks power by tracking political spending. In this midterm election, he shows us whose PACs have the biggest punch.  by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent October 23, 2026 Missouri Democrats confidently predict voter discontent will deliver victories in tight legislative races, but campaign finance reports show Republicans well provisioned […]]]>