Commentary: Mike Kehoe keeps saying he’s running again. Why does everyone keep asking?
Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks to reporters after signing three bills in his office April 23, 2026 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). Election…
Missouri to raise speed limit to 75 mph on stretches of four interstates
(photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Transportation) Missourians will soon be able to drive a bit faster on some…
Analysis: Trump deportations near 1M, but few are criminals
An Avelo Airlines jet in October 2025 in Mesa, Ariz., for use by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for deportation and…
Many Medicare Patients Could Lose Access to Remote Monitoring Devices
Dianne Williams said she lost weight and lowered her blood pressure thanks to quarterly doctor appointments, monthly phone calls with…
PHP is in the foundation of 70% of websites – here’s what it is and why a flaw in the software is a major hacking threat
PHP is a key building block of most websites. Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Governments and organizations around the world…
Job-Based Health Plan Costs Rise, With Little Relief in Sight
Rising healthcare costs aren’t a problem just for those who buy their own health insurance. Increases hit employers and their…
UN peacekeepers prepare to exit Lebanon after 70 years – leaving behind a worrying security vacuum
For nearly 70 years, the blue helmets of United Nations’ peacekeepers have dotted the landscape of southern Lebanon. But those…
A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year
Members of the Colorado House of Representatives work on the floor during session in May 2022. Colorado has among the…
New temporary leader selected for Missouri education agency
The Missouri State Board of Education, shown at the start of its Tuesday meeting, announced it has selected deputy commissioner…
The Cost of Healthcare Is Hitting America Where It Hurts: The Wallet
Bill McAdams, a 45-year-old travel nurse from Holiday, Florida, was uninsured last year when he experienced a stroke. He hadn’t…
Fear-based campaign ads can grab attention, but whether they win votes is less clear
On a Monday night in September 1964, television viewers watched a little girl counting petals on a flower. Her voice…
Follow the money: Who’s bankrolling Missouri’s final election push?
Boone County voters cast ballots Friday in Columbia during the state’s “no-excuse absentee” early voting period. County Clerk Brianna Lennon…