New Missouri school grades set for December release

(KODE/KSNF) — The controversy continues over a new A to F grade card for Missouri schools. This week the State Board of Education adjusted how schools are ranked for the new evaluation system. That’s based on everything from math scores and graduation rates to student growth. Webb City...

Cascade Sports Missouri Boys Top 5 Teams to Watch High School Basketball Preseason 2026-27

Missouri continues to produce some of the most competitive high school basketball in the Midwest, and the 2026-27 season is shaping up to be another year of championship expectations, elite talent, and intense competition. From St. Louis to Kansas City and Springfield, several programs have established themselves as perennial contenders with the experience, coaching, and culture needed to make deep postseason runs. Based on recent statewide rankings and performance trends, five programs stand out as teams every basketball fan should be watching this season: Principia, Chaminade College Prep, Vashon, Rockhurst, and Kickapoo.

Local referee, retired Avenue City educator joins Missouri athletic oversight commission

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) -- A longtime local educator and high school referee has been named to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s new Interscholastic Athletic Oversight Commission. Don Lawrence, who taught at Avenue City R-IX School District before retiring in 2026, will be one of five people serving on the panel.

Four years after Moberly School District's phone ban, parents still have safety concerns

MOBERLY — As Missouri schools adjust to new statewide cellphone policies, the Moberly School District has already spent four years enforcing restrictions on students' phone use. The district introduced its policy in 2022, requiring students to keep their cellphones stored away during the school day. A bill state lawmakers...

Arkansas and Missouri High School football scores

No.1 Shiloh Christian 13, No.8 Springdale Har-Ber 23. No.1 Shiloh Christian 13, No.8 Springdale Har-Ber 23. No.3 Marked Tree 32, No.4 Earle 34 (OT)

Four States Game Night Final Scores — Week 9

Missing final scores? We've got you covered! See below a variety of high school football results from programs in the Four States!

Hickman football’s second-half comeback falls short in regular-season finale loss to Lift For Life

A late fourth-quarter pick-six proved to be the decisive blow in Hickman football's 18-13 loss to Lift For Life in Saturday’s regular-season finale at De Smet Jesuit High School. Despite not completing the comeback, Hickman did show admirable adversity against injuries and fought valiantly against the deficit. Trailing 18-7...

Show-Me-State Politics: School districts oppose Missouri's new grading system; state auditor's race

KY3's Tyler Wayne and Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon look at this week in Show-Me-State politics.

High School Football Scoreboard Week 9/8-KS: October 23rd, 2026

The regular season is complete as week 9 in Missouri and week 8 in Kansas are in the books. Below you can find scores from around the area and hear from area coaches (podcasts should be up by Saturday morning!). We'll also have updates on district play once games are reported by MSHSAA and KSHSAA.

From Europe to Friday night lights: Exchange students join Rock Bridge football

COLUMBIA — For Luca Russo-Berto and Phillip Voss, American high school football is about more than learning a new sport. It is an opportunity to make friends, experience a different culture and become part of a team. Russo-Berto, an exchange student from Italy, and Voss, who came to Rock...

MU still discussing possible hotel, entertainment district and student housing to enhance game-day experience

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)  The University of Missouri is still exploring several commercial development options on university-owned property as it looks to enhance the game-day experience and provide more amenities for students, faculty and staff. UM System President Mun Choi said during a faculty council meeting on Thursday that the university is considering an entertainment district, The post MU still discussing possible hotel, entertainment district and student housing to enhance game-day experience appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Friday Night Blitz: Matchups, scores from final week of regular season in Kansas, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The final week of the high school football regular season has arrived on both sides of the state line. Tune in for KCTV5 News at 10 every Friday night for highlights and scores from around the metro. As teams prepare for the playoffs, here are...

Missouri Education Chief Resigns Amid Controversy Over A-F Ratings for Public Schools

Missouri interim Commissioner of Education Stacey Preis resigned Tuesday after just four months on the job amid speculation she was about to be fired. Speaking to reporters while the State Board of Education met in a closed session, Preis didn’t deny her situation but said no one had “directly” told her to resign to avoid […]

Football Friday Night: October 23, 2026

What was the final score of the Helias vs. Lincoln Prep game?. New Bloomfield — The regular season is now behind us as Week 9 is in the books!. Our KRCG 13 Sports team captured the action of 15 mid-Missouri games. Our full Football Friday Night broadcast can be...

High School Football Scores – Week 9

SOTO Reacts to Upcoming A-F School Grade Cards

Officials from School of the Osage are reacting to the upcoming release of the state’s new A-through-F school grade cards. Superintendent Doctor Jason Price explains to concerned families and community members that the grading system, created by Executive Order signed by Governor Mike Kehoe, assigns letter grades to school districts and individual school buildings and not to the students.

Rock Bridge football holds off St. Mary's to finish regular season 7-2

Rock Bridge football closed out its regular season Friday night with a 20-12 road win in St. Louis over St. Mary’s South Side, finishing with a 7-2 record heading into the post season. The Bruins jumped out to an early 17-0 lead and never looked back. After throwing an...

Four States Game Night Top 3 Plays — Week 9

Check out this week's Top 3 Plays of the Week, featuring East Newton, Neosho, and Seneca! TOP 3 PLAYS:

Superintendent of Marshall Public Schools announces passing of student

MARSHALL, Mo. -- Marshall Public School Superintendent Caleb Petet has announced, via a public release on social media, the passing of one of the school's students. Petet stated an 8th grade Bueker Middle School student "passed away in an apparent accident at his home in Marshall on Saturday 10/24/26" and that further details would not be released.