Why Missouri could be experiencing more tornadoes, severe weather

Research suggests the traditional "tornado alley" is shifting east, while a second "Dixie Alley" is emerging in the southeastern U.S. Missouri's tornado activity has increased recently, potentially due to its location between these …

Red Cross Atlanta volunteers heading to disaster zones after deadly Kentucky, Missouri storms

ATLANTA — Volunteers from the American Red Cross are heading out from Atlanta to help those affected by severe storms in the central United States. The storms hit Kentucky and Missouri and other areas in the region on Saturday, killing more than 20 people. …

Missouri police intensify seat belt enforcement as 'Click It Or Ticket' campaign begins

MACON COUNTY, Mo. — Police in Missouri are stepping up enforcement of the state's seat belt laws during the "Click It Or Ticket" campaign. The effort runs May 19 - June 1, 2025. Data shows more than 6 out of 10 people killed in Missouri …

Exhibitors urged to nominate barrows for Missouri State Fair's Growth and Quality Classic

Missouri — With the Missouri State Fair just under 80 days away, swine exhibitors are being reminded to nominate their barrows for the Growth and Quality Barrow Classic. The barrows will be evaluated based on visual appeal, fat-free lean daily gain, and …

Sports Betting Stocks Eye December 1 Launch in Missouri

The application process to obtain a license opened on May 15. Online sports betting will officially launch in Missouri on December 1, making it the 33rd state, plus Washington, D.C., to offer online sports betting. And most of the major sportsbooks are …

Board of Curators approves 5% tuition increase at University of Missouri schools

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Monday approved a 5% tuition increase for next school year, according to a press release from the university. The release says undergraduate tuition at all four UM universities will rise …

Missouri to see more severe thunderstorms, hail, tornados: See timing 

Another round of severe thunderstorms is expected to pummel the central and southeastern regions of the U.S. through Tuesday, including parts of Missouri. In the wake of the destruction caused by recent storms that left over two dozen dead across the U.S. …

Missouri to Have Legal Sports Betting from December 1, 2025

The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has announced on its website that the state’s sports wagering market will officially launch on December 1, 2025. Missouri Sets Date for Sports Betting Operations According to the commission, Missouri’s newly introduced …

Tornado watch issued May 19 for 17 counties in north Missouri

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Tornado Watch on May 19, effective until 9:00 p.m. Monday. The watch includes several counties across north Missouri, specifically those located north of Interstate 70. In north- …

Storms, Tornadoes Kill 28 In Kentucky, Missouri And Virginia