In Dec. 2025, Southeast Missouri State University’s Police Academy went under investigation for allegedly helping students cheat on the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) exam. The university released a statement addressing the allegations, where SEMO President Brad Hodson explained the university's actions following the allegations.

In this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with Leslie Washington, a local volunteer and advocate for the group 'Moms Demand Action', about the upcoming 'Wear Orange' weekend, June 5th through the 7th, which honors the victims and survivors, and amplifies awareness of America's gun violence crisis.

In this episode of 'Going Public', we speak with Leslie Washington, a local volunteer and advocate for the group 'Moms Demand Action', about the upcoming 'Wear Orange' weekend, June 5th through the 7th, which honors the victims and survivors, and amplifies awareness of America's gun violence crisis.

Cuts proposed in the next federal budget could impact a nationwide river program active across Missouri waterways, including the Mississippi River north of St. Louis. Conservation groups say the effort improves water quality, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation while generating strong returns for taxpayers.

Supporters say the $15 billion project will bring jobs and tax revenue. Some residents say no one asked them.

Missourians will now be able to buy a year's worth of contraception at a time after state lawmakers approved an expansion of a statewide health care bill. The measure is aimed at reducing gaps in use and making birth control easier to obtain.

The Cape Girardeau City Council met on May 18 and discussed the goals of the 'SEMO REDI' program and amending ordinances regarding downtown billboards.

Republicans advanced major priorities on taxes, public safety, and abortion, while broad property tax relief and education priorities stalled.

A southwest Missouri rural school district is turning seven acres of unused campus land into a working school farm, giving students hands-on agricultural experience as small family farms continue disappearing across rural America.

At SEMO’s University Center, Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri's 8th Congressional District—Frank Barnitz and Chris Reichard—participated in a public debate on May 16, discussing their views on several topics, such as gun violence, education, affordability, and the 'Citizens United' decision.