Virginia Supreme Court weighs whether to block new US House districts
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Attorneys defending Virginia’s new Democratic-drawn congressional districts faced skeptical questions Monday from state Supreme…
Students pitch their business ideas during annual competition
April 17, 2026 Northwest business students – including a team for SipSync in the foreground – shared their…
Small business owners react to hemp restriction bill in Missouri
HANNIBAL, Mo. (WGEM) – Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has a bill on his desk that has the potential…
Oracle layoffs ripple through Kansas City economy
Hundreds of workers in the Kansas City area could soon be out of a job after Oracle Corporation…
Missouri AG files suit against Kansas City business over 7-OH
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is taking action against businesses that sell and manufacture 7-OH, which she called…
Planet Comicon Kansas City draws 75,000 people, boosts downtown economy
Crowds filled downtown Kansas City this weekend as vendors and fans gathered for one of the region’s largest…
Independence data center faces lawsuit, referendum fight
A legal battle is unfolding in Independence over a massive proposed data center project, as construction moves forward…
Alternative Spring Break team travels to Puerto Rico for environmental, community-focused service
Eight Northwest Missouri State University students and two staff members explored Puerto Rico while participating in a service-based…
March Madness bracket: West region predictions, Cinderella, expert picks, schedule, odds, betting lines and more
With the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament upon us, here’s everything you need to know about the West region.…
Renee Good was ‘slow to anger, quick to love,’ her father tells AP
DENVER (AP) — Renee Good loved sparkles and laughter and any excuse for a celebration. She loved pretty…
Slovakia makes an underdog run to the Olympic semifinals with NHL players
MILAN (AP) — Juraj Slafkovsky has been here before. He was tournament MVP in 2022 when, at 17,…
Kansas City City Council to vote on ban of ‘gas station drugs’
The city council’s Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee heard from dozens of residents Tuesday about a possible…