Missouri News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Sep 17, 2026 - Discusses recent research highlighting labor and delivery service access issues and describes challenges for rural Missouri. Discusses long travel times to care, why offering labor and delivery care is challenging for rural facilities, and how Rural Health Transformation Program funding is supporting doula and other services aiming to fill gaps.
Source: KCUR, NPR
Sep 8, 2026 - Describes an industry tours program for rural high school advisers in Missouri aiming to support them in adding similar tours for their rural students. Notes the improved employment outcomes for students and employers that participate in similar programs.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Aug 17, 2026 - Highlights a Future Farmers of America project in Missouri to address food insecurity in rural and other communities.
Source: WGEM
Aug 5, 2026 - Describes the Rural Immersion Program, a program in Missouri offering healthcare students more information on the challenges associated with rural healthcare and wellness in Missouri.
Source: KTTN