05/17/2026

MoDOT Deploys Robotic Arms to Clear Highway Trash Faster and Safer

Missouri Department of Transportation is using robotic arms and remote-controlled skid plates to collect highway trash faster and keep workers away from traffic.

May 17

Columbia Mayor Points to Declining Violent Crime Despite Recent Shootings

May 17

Missouri Abortion Rights and Minimum Wage Campaigns Poised for November Ballot

May 17

State Highway Patrol investigates inmate death at Boone County Jail

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating an inmate's death at the Boone County Jail in Columbia after the sheriff's office requested outside review.

May 17

Cole County judge vacates Christopher Dunn's murder conviction after 33 years

May 17

NFL Announces Record Nine International Games for 2024 Season

The NFL unveiled its 2024 international schedule, featuring a record nine games played outside of the United States. Matchups will take place in London, Munich, and for the first time, São Paulo.

May 17

Preseason Top 20 MLB Players Underperforming in 2026

May 17

Oklahoma State Football Roster Overhauled with Transfer Additions

May 17

Broncos Aim to Bolster Tight End Production with Youth and Veteran Mix

May 17

Federal research freeze drains St. Louis bioscience jobs and grants

Washington University and regional research institutions have experienced disruptions to grants and staffing following a federal pause on research funding.

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

MLB News: Rodon Returns, Impact on Fantasy Rosters

Carlos Rodon made his return to the mound. Several roster adjustments across MLB teams impact fantasy baseball management. Here’s a breakdown of the latest news.

May 17

Manchester City Defeats Arsenal, 2-1

May 17

Report: Fake IDs Used in $20 Million Fraud Scheme

May 17

Celebrini Named Canada's World Championship Captain; Sharks to Pick 20th in 2026 Draft

May 17