Missourinet News

01/15/2025

Missouri's Eric Schmitt supports Hegseth for U.S. Defense Secretary during heated hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, got a warm welcome from Republicans on the Senate Armed Services committee Tuesday, including Missouri’s Eric Schmitt. The junior senator wants Hegseth to work towards returning ex-military members to active service who were ...

01/15/2025

Governor Kehoe signs executive orders to combat illegal immigration, capture wanted fugitives

As his first official act as governor, Mike Kehoe has signed six executive orders that are designed to reduce crime. The “Safer Missouri Initiative” is part of the Republican’s campaign promise to roll out a crimefighting plan on his first day as governor. One order will designate the U.S. Imm...

01/15/2025

Missouri lawmaker wants to create a dementia services coordinator (LISTEN)

A Republican state lawmaker wants to create a dementia services coordinator in the Department of Health and Senior Services. Anthony Morabith chats with Senator Travis Fitzwater of Holts Summit on Senate Bill 410. He says the effort will help coordinate information affecting residents living with de...

01/15/2025

Missouri stuns number 5 Florida. Tigers hold off Gators late for third straight win

For the second time this season, Mizzou took down a top five team, getting an 83-82 road win at No. 5 Florida on Tuesday night. It’s the Tigers’ first road win against a top-five team since 2012, and is now 5-37 all-time against top-five teams on the road. Mizzou improves to 14-3 on the season [...

01/14/2025

Missouri State University’s band is performing at the presidential inauguration on January 20th in Washington, D.C.

Missouri State University’s band is performing at the presidential inauguration on January 20th in Washington, D.C. Alisa Nelson talks to Band director Brad Snow, and dean Shawn Wahl, who say these opportunities are the band’s jam. Share this:

01/14/2025

Missouri’s U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt was in Jefferson City for the inauguration of Governor Mike Kehoe. Next, he attends the inauguration of Donald Trump – as an avid supporter and advisor. Ashley Byrd interviewed him about his new bill just signed into law by President Biden and his upcoming ag...

01/14/2025

More than 170 million Americans, including Missourians who use TikTok, could lose access to the popular app by the end of the week. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on a federal law passed last year that would force the Chinese-based owners of TikTok to sell the app by January 19th or f...

01/14/2025

The theme of Kehoe's address was “Securing Missouri’s Future” by focusing on public safety, education, stable jobs, as well as reducing taxes and regulations.

A new chapter of leadership has unfolded in Missouri. The main character is the state’s 58th governor, Republican Mike Kehoe. As hundreds of people watched and braved the cold temperatures, the former lieutenant governor took the oath of office today at the Missouri Capitol. “I will always remem...

01/14/2025

1099-G available for Missourians who received unemployment benefits in 2024

Missourians who received unemployment benefits in 2024 can now download their 1099-G tax form through the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The tax form shows all the unemployment benefits that someone received as well as information about taxes withheld. Additionally, state and...

01/14/2025

Kansas City Mayor Lucas hopes to work with Kehoe Administration on future of public safety

Mike Kehoe has been sworn in as Missouri’s 58th governor, and he hopes to hit the ground running on day one focusing on public safety. The theme of his address, “Securing Missouri’s Future,” spoke to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, who was in attendance for Kehoe’s inauguration. Mayor Luc...

01/14/2025

Missouri State University band to put on a show at presidential inauguration (LISTEN)

Missouri State University’s band is performing at the presidential inauguration on January 20th in Washington, D.C. Alisa Nelson talks to Band director Brad Snow, and dean Shawn Wahl, who say these opportunities are the band’s jam. Share this:

01/13/2025

Sen. Eric Schmitt previews new Congress, TikTok ban...and the potential plan for Greenland (LISTEN)

Missouri’s U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt was in Jefferson City for the inauguration of Governor Mike Kehoe. Next, he attends the inauguration of Donald Trump – as an avid supporter and advisor. Ashley Byrd interviewed him about his new bill just signed into law by President Biden and his upcoming ag...

01/13/2025

Missouri’s new chapter: Governor Mike Kehoe takes office

A new chapter of leadership has unfolded in Missouri. The main character is the state’s 58th governor, Republican Mike Kehoe. As hundreds of people watched and braved the cold temperatures, the former lieutenant governor took the oath of office today at the Missouri Capitol. “I will always remem...

01/13/2025

Big crowd at today's inauguration in Jefferson City.

01/13/2025

Missouri's 58th governor, Mike Kehoe.

01/13/2025

Newly sworn in Gov. Mike Kehoe at the podium. "I will never forget where I came from."

01/13/2025

The crowd gives outgoing Gov. Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson a standing ovation to thank them.