COLUMBIA, Mo. —The discovery of an invasive tick species could mean trouble for Missouri cattle farmers.
Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered invasive longhorned ticks in Boone County.
Rosalie Ierardi, a clinical instructor at the MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) and doctoral student at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, discovered the same type of ticks in northern Missouri last year.
Temperatures to Drop Over the Weekend
People attending Christmas events and parades this weekend will get different temperatures each day.
Documents on Nixa Woman Accused of Impersonating Celebrities Posted
An actress and a NFL football player are among the celebrities a Nixa woman is accused of impersonating according to court documents filed on Friday.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe invite Missourians to attend the 2026 Governor's Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City.
Christmas Events This Weekend in the Lakes Region
A weekend full of Christmas events are happening in the region.
