Legislature Missouri lawmakers begin dive into property tax problems

By Rudi Keller Missouri independent Missouri’s snarled property tax system needs to be fixed or the courts will — again — step in, the vice chairman of the Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform warned Wednesday. State Rep. Rodger …

Missouri lands top-10 recruit Jason Crowe Jr. as Dennis Gates' personal ties pay off

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — In 2002, Jason Crowe was a training camp invitee with the Los Angeles Clippers. That same summer, Dennis Gates had caught the attention of the Clippers coaching staff by working out Quentin Richardson, Corey Maggette and some of the …

Serial burglary suspect linked to more than 22 crimes in Missouri

Statement on the Passing of A. Missouri Sherman-Peter

Angela Missouri Sherman Peter, ODC 18 July 2025 We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Excellency Angela Missouri Sherman Peter, ODC, today in New York City, surrounded by her loved ones. During her remarkable diplomatic and public service career, she …

Missouri Adopts New Data Breach Notice Law for Insurers – The 10 Things Insurers and Licensed Entities Need to Know

As cybersecurity threats escalate, state legislatures across the country are tightening requirements for how insurance entities respond to data breaches – and thanks to a new law just passed several weeks ago, Missouri is getting in on the action. On July …

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves fully supports Trump's agenda, despite 'hardship' for Missouri farmers

Republican U.S. Rep. Sam Graves said he supports the president's agenda and ability to get things done. "He's got a different approach," Graves said. "But he does get the job done, that's a fact. And I like his policies." …

Missouri high school athlete dies in tragic accident

A 16-year-old Poplar Bluff resident died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from injuries sustained in a tubing accident that occurred Tuesday night on a private pond in Butler County. Truston Alexander was pronounced dead at 6:43 a.m. Wednesday by Dr. Travis Webb …

Tributes paid to Missouri Sherman-Peter

Missouri Sherman-Peter meets Queen Elizabeth. ANGELA Missouri Sherman-Peter - who held a series of senior diplomatic and public service roles, has died. Tributes were paid to the diplomat, more often known by the name Missouri, who was a pioneer in many …

Missouri Lands First Five-Star Basketball Recruit Since Michael Porter Jr.

Missouri landed one of the top college basketball recruits of the Class of 2026 on Friday as Jason Crowe Jr. committed to the Tigers. Crowe is the No. 7 ranked player nationally, according to Rivals. Crowe is Mizzou's first five-star recruit since …

Jason Crowe Jr. commits to Missouri over Kentucky

Jason Crowe Jr. has made his college decision, but it won’t be for the Kentucky Wildcats. Instead, Crowe will spend what’s expected to be just one season of college basketball with the Missouri Tigers. The 5-star class of 2026 recruit made his commitment …