Missouri Department of Conservation shares how Ozarkians can stay away from copperhead snakes

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Copperhead snakes are the most common venomous snake in the Ozarks. Their peak activity is late April through October. While there hasn’t necessarily been an increase in the number of copperhead snakes this year, there have been …

Missouri lawmakers reflect on special session that included help for storm victims

Some were skeptical when Gov. Mike Kehoe called lawmakers back to Jefferson City for a packed special session. The end of the 2025 regular session featured hard feelings – especially between Senate Democrats and Republicans. And the marquee issue, …

Recent motorcycle trends challenge Missouri safety progress

COLUMBIA — A 2024 report from the Missouri Department of Transportation showed a 23% drop in motorcycle fatalities compared to the year before — the lowest rate since the state repealed its universal helmet law in 2020. But with two deadly motorcycle …

Constitutional lawyer says recently passed Missouri property tax bill violates state law

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri lawmakers are trying to address rising property tax rates with a new bill, but some are worried its methods are unconstitutional. A newly passed bill would freeze or slow property tax rates, but it varies from county …

Missouri 'No Touch Law' Now in Effect

Look, but don't touch. Wish I had a nickel for every time I was told that as a kid growing up in Missouri. There's a new law that's now in effect where even looking is illegal and you definitely better not touch - or else. The new Missouri law …

At least 30 ‘No Kings’ rallies planned for Saturday in Missouri

Kansas City mayor blasts Missouri governor for activating National Guard before anti-Trump protests

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on Thursday criticized Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe for activating the state’s National Guard ahead of this weekend’s anti-Trump protests, calling the action an “unnecessary escalation.” Dozens of “No Kings” protests are …

Missouri's feral hog population has plummeted. Here's why

The population has fallen nearly 90% since a statewide elimination program began, according to the University of Missouri Extension. SALEM, Mo. — Over 600 Missourians have spent nearly a decade working to rid the state of the "most destructive and …

Northeast Missouri man hurt when skid loader overturns

MACON, Mo. — A northeast Missouri man was hurt Friday afternoon when the piece of construction equipment he was operating tipped over. The incident happened at 3 p.m. on private property, three miles east of Macon on Route PP. Missouri state troopers say …

Missouri governor declares ‘State of Emergency,’ activates Nat’l Guard amid anti-ICE protests

Hundreds of immigrant rights protestors march through the Loop on June 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers 1:37 PM – Friday, June 13, 2025 Missouri GOP Governor Mike Kehoe has declared a state of …