Missouri Real Estate Agents have noticed an uptick in business this spring over last year. Missouri Realtors President Brian Jared says home sales are up about 10% over a year ago.

He tells Sue Danielson that the median sales price is higher than last year, too. He shares his number tip for buyers looking for a place to call home.

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When you turn on the tap, you might not think much about where your water comes from or how much work goes into making sure it’s clean, safe, and even good‑tasting. One Missouri water system is getting statewide recognition for doing just that.

Matt Pilger spoke with Howard Baker, executive director of the Missouri Rural Water Association, about what it means for Jefferson County to have the best‑tasting water in Missouri.

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Some residents near Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster are concerned about the proximity of a group of neighbors who are raising national security questions.

The U.S. Congress is working to pass a federal budget that includes an effort by west-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford to protect U.S. military bases, including Whiteman.

He joins Alisa Nelson to explain more about his bill.

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Minors in Missouri could be barred from using social media under a bill in the state House. It’s named for Megan Meier, a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide 20 years ago after being bullied online.

Marshall Griffin spoke with the bill’s sponsor, Republican State Representative Don Mayhew of Crocker.

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For Missouri veterans seeking disability benefits, help can sometimes come with a high — and illegal — price tag. Lawmakers call them ‘claim sharks,’ and they say these companies are taking thousands of dollars meant for veterans and their families.

Matt Pilger spoke with State Representative Jim Schulte about why Missouri is moving to ban those practices and protect veterans’ claims money.

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Property taxes have gone through the roof in Jackson County in recent years – leading to lawsuits, a recall of local leaders, and many residents appealing their property assessment – many times unsuccessfully. So, the county asked State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to jump in to see what went wrong.

Alisa Nelson talks to Fitzpatrick, who says his audit found several red flags.

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The Guadalupe Centers of Kansas City are hosting the 100th Cinco de Mayo celebration this weekend.

Organizer Leo Prieto gives Sue Danielson the details.

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Route 66 turns, and the national celebration is kicking off right in Springfield, Missouri. AAA Missouri spokesman Nick Chabarria joins us from the birthplace of the Mother Road, where travelers from across the country are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime road trip. With new centennial maps, big crowds expected, and plenty of nostalgia in the air, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest travel stories of 2026.

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