HANNIBAL, Mo. - In the heart of Hannibal, Missouri, the town that shaped a young Mark Twain, a quietly remarkable home invites visitors to step into the world of the beloved American storyteller. Inside, more than 1,200 Twain-themed artifacts and treasures await. Paul Krewson, who splits his time between Hannibal and Columbia, Missouri, owns the [...]

ST. LOUIS - Ameren Missouri is debuting its Falcon Watch camera, which looks to observe the newly born Peregrine falcon chicks that arrived earlier this year. These majestic birds usually lay their eggs in April, with the parents incubating them for 30 days.  This camera will play a significant role in tracking and helping the [...]

ST. LOUIS - The state of Missouri ranks high in unintentional shootings that resulted in fatalities or injuries among children. According to research by Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates against gun violence and for gun control, Missouri saw at least 129 accidental shootings by children from 2015 to 2023. Close Thanks for [...]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri has its second confirmed case of measles, the state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced Tuesday. The DHSS said an adult was diagnosed with measles in New Madrid County. North Dakota is 11th US state with a measles outbreak. Here’s what to know "There is no indication of [...]

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. - A massive $350 million family resort and entertainment district planned for the Lake of the Ozarks region is now targeting a 2026 grand opening, two years later than originally expected. The Oasis at Lakeport was first proposed as a high-scale resort in 2022 and framework for it was approved the following [...]

MISSOURI -- Across Missouri, drivers have recently reported increased sightings of armadillos along roadways. One driver shared on Reddit they even came across over 45 dead armadillos on their drive to Arkansas. While armadillos are not originally native to Missouri, over time they have called the Show-Me State their permanent home after migrating from Mexico [...]

Editor's note: The attached video is from an earlier story. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Charges have been filed against a St. Louis County father after his 11-year-old son died Monday night in an accidental shooting. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the shooting took place shortly before 8:15 p.m. on the 1800 [...]

Related video: Biden welcomes Olympic and Paralympic athletes to White House (NEXSTAR) – The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has revealed its 2025 class of Hall of Fame inductees to be honored in a special July 12 ceremony in Colorado Springs. “This induction celebrates not only their remarkable performances and lasting impact but also acknowledges [...]

ST. LOUIS – A previously convicted felon from St. Louis County was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for a 2024 drug robbery and carjacking. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Walter C. Moore, 20, committed the robbery on April 25 outside his home. In February 2025, Moore pleaded [...]

ST. LOUIS - The average price of homes is on the rise across the country, and another number that's increasing is the income needed to make that purchase. A recent report form Realtor.com states that in 2025, Americans are needing to earn over 70% more of what they needed in 2019 to purchase an average-priced [...]