Tag: Missouri

After a period of Spanish rule, the United States acquired Missouri as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

The “Missouri” tag is used for news that originates in the State of Missouri.  We are located in St. Louis, Missouri, but we provide coverage nationwide, so this tag will be used frequently.

We cover the governor, attorney general, the city of St. Louis, and more.

Jefferson City is the Capital of Missouri.  Kansas City is the largest city, but the largest metro or urban area is the Greater St. Louis region.

More Than One-Third of Missouri’s Highway Budget Comes From Federal Funding, New Study Finds

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Missouri relies significantly on federal funding for its highways, with 35.8% of the state's $3.95 billion…

Missouri’s Paper Temporary Tags Ending: What Changes in February 2027

Missouri vehicle buyers will soon experience a major shift in how cars are purchased, taxed, and registered. Driven…

St. Louis County Fiscal Fiasco: How Can a $40M Swing Be Believable?

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO - July 29, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis County is once again caught in a…

House Springs Shooting Leaves Three Critically Injured, Including Suspected Shooter

HOUSE SPRINGS, MO - July 26, 2026 (STL.News) Recent local news coverage from the St. Louis region has…

Missouri Cyclospora Outbreak: Cases Surge to 216

A rapid spike in Cyclospora infections across Missouri has health officials on high alert. Cases of the intestinal…

Changing Trends in St. Louis Gun Violence: Carondelet Incident Sparks Deeper Look at 2026 Crime Rates

Following the shooting of a 12-year-old on Wednesday in the south St. Louis Carondelet neighborhood, public focus has…

ATF Warns St. Louis Residents of Severe Federal Prison Time for Straw Gun Purchases

Federal and local law enforcement agencies have launched the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy" public awareness campaign…

Missouri Revitalization: Governor Kehoe Signs HB 3231 to Transform Downtown St. Louis

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed House Bill 3231 into law, officially enacting the landmark Missouri Innovation, Public…

Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant – Bowling Green, MO

Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant, 1237 S Business 61, Bowling Green, MO, has been serving the community since May…

Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant – Troy, Missouri

Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant, 25 The Plaza, Troy, Missouri, has served highly-rated Mexican cuisine to the community since…

STL.News Launches Comprehensive Missouri Educational Resource Initiative

STL.News has launched a new comprehensive Missouri reference page as part of a long-term initiative to build educational…

Public Notice: Missouri Cracking Down on Illegal Gambling

Public Notice: Missouri Cracking Down on Illegal Gambling Devices—Restaurants and Bars Must Act Now Missouri has strengthened enforcement…

Missouri Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Missouri Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents and Businesses Need to Know JEFFERSON CITY, MO…

One Region, Two Paths: Why St. Louis Must Rethink

One Region, Two Paths: Why St. Louis Must Rethink Fragmented Governance ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) For more than…

What’s Next in Missouri Politics

What’s Next in Missouri Politics: A Pivotal Year Takes Shape Ahead of the Governor’s State of the State…