Immigration legislation takes center stage for state, federal government

Immigration has become a central focus for Republican lawmakers at both the state and federal levels. Since President Donald Trump took office earlier this month, the priorities of his administration are taking shape. New legislation aims to...

Missouri ethics panel dismisses complaint involving GOP state senator

The Missouri Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint against State Sen. Joe Nicola and New Covenant Ministries. The complaint alleged the church, where Nicola is president and pastor, functioned as an unregistered political action committee. The...

Missouri's 2025 back-to-school tax-free weekend starts Aug. 1. Here's what qualifies

KNOW RIGHT NOW AS YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR THIS MORNING. THERE IS A VIGIL TONIGHT TO HONOR FALLEN WYANDOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY ELIJAH MING, WHO WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY SATURDAY. THE EVENT STARTS AT 830 IN FRONT OF THE COUNTY...

Married special education teacher 'sent pictures of herself using sex toy' to teen student

A special education teacher admitted to sending nude photos of herself to a 16-year-old student, avoiding serious charges such as statutory rape and sex trafficking of a child. Rikki Lynn Laughlin, 26, sent the photos along with an X-rated video...

Task force to examine gradual retirement for Louisiana higher education faculty, staff

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – Louisiana is considering adopting a phased retirement program that would allow higher education faculty and staff to gradually reduce their duties over the final years of their careers. A legislative task...

On Your Side: Why Missouri student loan recipients aren’t making the grade

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A report from Wallet Hub shows Missourians are not making the grade with student loan payments. Missouri ranked number one for the increase in student loan delinquency. Delinquency refers to 60 days of non-payment. Experts...

Map Shows States With Best—And Worst—Early Education Systems

Maryland, the District of Columbia and Arkansas have the three best early education systems in America, while Missouri, New Hampshire and Montana have the worst. These are the findings personal finance website WalletHub has published in a new...

Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant gives preschoolers access to education

City to recognize area colleges for economic, educational impact

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The Joplin City Council will issue a formal proclamation Monday evening, August 4, honoring the vital role six area colleges and universities play in strengthening the region’s economy, workforce, and community. During the...

Singer From Camden IDed As Victim Of Fatal DWI Crash In Missouri

CAMDEN, NJ — A drunk driver killed a woman in a head-on crash Thursday in Missouri, authorities said. Loved ones identified the victim as a singer from Camden who was traveling for a church retreat. Esiyah Dixon-Waheed, 26, was an accomplished...

Cole Camp's Smart Honored As Pioneer Of Education By Administrators

Dianne Peck Former Benton County R-1 Principal William Smart was honored alongside five other Missourians for their contributions to education in a ceremony at the Lodge of the Four Seasons on Monday, July 28. The six Pioneers in Education are...

Pre-K Problems: Montana Ranks 49th In Early Education

Montana is constantly ranked for the best of everything: best views, best outdoor vacation spots, best trout fishing, and even a top-tier agriculture program. Just this year, Montana State University was named one of the world’s best schools for...

First Impact education class for parents and new teen drivers August 9th

Home/KZRG News/First Impact education class for parents and new teen drivers August 9th The Jasper County Health Department is presenting an education class for parents and new teen drivers. The class called First Impact, focuses on the Missouri...

Missouri teacher group sues state over funding for private schooling program (LISTEN)

The Missouri National Education Association is suing the state to stop $51 million in state funding designated for MO-Scholars, Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program to help send public school students to private schools. Alisa Nelson talks to...

Missouri's early childhood education ranked lowest in the nation by study

Jefferson City — A new report from WalletHub ranks Missouri’s early childhood education system at the very bottom. The study compares access and quality, alongside resources and economic support. Missouri ranked 38th in access, 50th in quality,...

Lake Regional joins Mayo Clinic Care Network to enhance Missouri healthcare

In a significant development for healthcare in mid-Missouri, Lake Regional Health System has announced its integration into the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This collaboration grants the hospital access to Mayo Clinic’s clinical, educational, and...

Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant gives preschoolers access to education

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - For the second year in a row, some parents of preschoolers in Ozark won’t have to worry about paying for their child’s education. Ozark Schools’ Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center was awarded the MO Quality Pre-K Grant to help pay...

Missouri advances pro-tech policies in 2025 legislative sessions

The Missouri General Assembly's 2025 legislative sessions focused on strengthening the state's technology sector. Key legislation included Senate Bill 4, sponsored by Sen. Mike Cierpiot, aimed at modernizing Missouri's energy infrastructure to...

Missouri groups dedicated to helping refugees are adjusting their strategy after funding cuts

Nonprofit organizations that provide refugee services in Missouri are pivoting to diversified financial strategies to reduce their dependency on government funding. These organizations are now focusing more on expanding community-based...

Register for MDC Hunter Education Skills course Aug. 7 in Fredericktown

MDC PHOTO MDC invites those wishing to get their hunter education certification to attend the course set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7 at Madison County Ambulance District in Fredericktown. Josh Hartwig, MDC Media Specialist...