Optimal conditions making Missouri an ideal habitat for ticks

MARION COUNTY, Mo. (WGEM) - While ticks are active year-round, as weather warms up, you’re increasingly likely to stumble across a tick. Officials said ticks enjoy resurfacing especially as it gets warm and humid, but Missouri has become a hotspot for tick …

Missouri AG files 26 felony charges against Greene County builder

A Greene County builder is facing 26 felony charges brought forth by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office for allegedly defrauding elderly people by accepting money without completing the work. Kevin Greenhaw, who operates as Greenhaw Buildings, has been …

Bentley and Mason’s Law passes in Missouri

A car crash in Jefferson County that ended in tragedy has inspired a new law being adopted across the country. The legislation, known as Bentley and Mason’s Law, would require drunk drivers convicted of killing a parent to pay child support to the …

Our view: Losing a premier Missouri experience

Summer is a great time to stay up late and gaze into the the stars. Except for the fact that you can’t see the stars much of the time. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm~FC 49 …

Nazareth 3-star DL Chris Kasky commits to Missouri

Nazareth defensive lineman Chris Kasky, a three-star prospect who recorded 70 tackles, 25 tackles for loss and 14 sacks while helping the Roadrunners to the IHSA Class 6A state semifinals in 2025, has committed to Missouri. Kasky, an All-CCL/ESCC pick …

11 Missouri Float Trips Everyone Should Experience at Least Once

If there is only one adventure you do in Missouri in your lifetime, make it this one. Very few states can offer the kind of scenic float trips that are possible in Missouri and there are 11 that stand above the rest. As I've shared before, two of the …

Optimal conditions making Missouri an ideal habitat for ticks

Japanese Beetles Found in Missouri

University of Missouri’s Pest Monitoring Network is reporting the first Japanese beetle captures of 2026 and calling for growers to begin scouting soybean and corn crops. “Although trap captures are currently low, these first detections indicate that …

National Park Service to host clean up on Missouri River in South Dakota

The National Park Service is looking for volunteers in South Dakota to help clean up the Missouri River in Yankton on Saturday. Park rangers will guide volunteers down the river to collect litter while providing information about the Missouri and its …

Missouri-based American Shaman agrees to stop selling kratom and 7-OH

Hanaway’s lawsuit alleged American Shaman advertised “free samples” of 7-OH, short for 7-hydroxymitragynine, despite its addictive nature. MISSOURI, USA — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced Thursday that Kansas City-based CBD American …