Features

May is National Moving Month and the kickoff point for the busiest moving season of the year: Half of all household moves happen in the summer. Movers are among the top categories of companies searched on BBB.org, and they’re in high demand right now. The stakes are high when movers handle your belongings. Accidents can

For 22 years, the readers of Rural Missouri have been sharing their favorite places in the Show-Me State with the editors of the magazine. Around 40,000 votes were cast across 18 categories in the annual Best of Rural Missouri Readers’ Choice Awards. Each year the results highlight the best places to eat, shop, stay and

by Jake Marszewski, Missouri News Network Lawmakers heard suggestions Monday for addressing the behavioral health needs of Missourians struggling with substance abuse. Missouri’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force is comprised of state senators and representatives, and the task force chose professor Rachel Winograd to represent its recommendations before the House Health and Mental

by Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center For the morning coffee drinkers out there, a recent study found there may be one more reason to enjoy that first cup of the day. In a study of over 40,000 people in a national health survey, researchers found that morning coffee drinkers had a lower risk

Diehl’s Perspective As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, members of the Missouri General Assembly had a productive and consequential term in Jefferson City. This year, lawmakers passed a total of 66 bills, marking a session defined by bipartisan cooperation and a shared commitment to advancing Missouri’s future. The Missouri General Assembly made

The 2025 legislative session ended on May 14th.  I am happy to report I was able to get many of my priorities across the legislative finish line this year, both with my bills and as the Senate handler of numerous House bills. Senate Bill 1 helps several county officials, including public administrators, auditors and coroners.

by: Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) What’s Going on in Washington–This week, in the early hours of Thursday morning, House Republicans reached a monumental victory for the American people by passing President Trump’s “One, Big Beautiful Bill.” This bill is a testament to our commitment to restoring fiscal responsibility, securing our borders, and reaffirming the values

Scams affect people of all walks of life. BBB often shares tips on how to avoid scams before they happen, but if a scam does happen, people can still be at risk afterward. Figuring out what to do in the aftermath of a scam can be incredibly stressful. The truth is that scams don’t just

by Sterling Sewell, Missouri News Network A Senate bill allowing homeschooled student participation in public and charter school activities and athletics passed the Missouri House on Wednesday. Senate Bill 63, proposed by Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington, would prohibit public and charter schools from banning homeschooled or full-time virtual students from taking part in school athletics

What’s going on in Washington What’s Going on in Washington–This National Police Week, we paused to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who were called to protect us each and every day. As the Representative for Missouri’s Fourth District and a proud member of the House Republican Conference, I want