05/16/2026

Missouri's abortion and wage fights heat up before 2026 ballot

Missouri campaigns are fighting over ballot language on abortion rights and minimum wage ahead of the November 2026 election.

May 16

Columbia violent crime drops 16% as police credit enforcement and prevention tools

May 16

State police investigate inmate death at Boone County Jail

State police are investigating the death of a 43-year-old man who died at Boone County Jail during booking after his arrest by Ashland police.

May 16

Warriors Defeat Kings 117-116 in Play-In Thriller

The Golden State Warriors edged out the Sacramento Kings 117-116 in a Western Conference Play-In Tournament game. Stephen Curry scored 33 points, and Jonathan Kuminga added 16 points for the Warriors. With the Clippers' elimination, the Oklahoma City Thunder received the final playoff spot.

May 16

Wild Defeat Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3

May 16

Wild Defeat Avalanche, 3-2

May 16

Dodgers Defeat Cubs; Crow-Armstrong's Defense Highlighted

May 16

St. Louis adds airport Peacemaker as Missouri dining growth continues

St. Louis-area hospitality is still in expansion mode, with a new Peacemaker opening tied to airport activity and La Pizza preparing a second location in St. Charles. The moves underscore how travel, dining and development continue to reinforce one another across the metro.

May 16

Federal funding freeze disrupts St. Louis research labs

May 16

Casino backers sue Missouri to force Lake of the Ozarks vote

May 16

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

Matsuo Basho watched a frog jump into an old pond in 1686, and the ripples from that moment still reach us today. His haiku reminds us that poetry doesn't need grandeur to hold the whole world.

May 16

City of St. Charles Announces Comprehensive Pavement Improvement Plan

The City of St. Charles announced a comprehensive pavement improvement plan, including crack sealing, patching, and resurfacing, with work starting in April and continuing through the summer.

May 16

Rolla City Council Set to Approve Rewritten Municipal Code

May 16

Hurricanes Defeat Flyers 3-2 in Overtime, Complete Series Sweep

May 16

NFL Announces 2026 International Games, Seahawks to Open Season

May 16

NFL Announces 2026 International Schedule

May 16