The Missouri State Bears will make history when they play in the Xbox Bowl on Thursday against Arkansas State, marking the team’s first FBS bowl game appearance.

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Several Missouri politicians have been served by China for the state’s continued allegations that China spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. China is now counter-suing Missouri over the COVID settlement, naming Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, Sen. Eric Schmitt and Gov. Mike Kehoe, and asking for $50 billion.

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The governor says revenues are expected to grow by 3.8% — just a percentage point above the state's current inflation rate — potentially signaling the end of robust growth.

The Missouri attorney general claims that the Republican-drawn congressional map is now active. But an anti-redistricting campaign argues that the law must be suspended while the state determines if enough valid signatures were submitted to force a statewide vote.

When Petrino joined his father in Springfield five years ago, he also brought with him two brothers-in-law: L.D. Scott, the Bears’ current defensive coordinator, and Beard, who held the D.C. role under the elder Petrino before becoming head coach.

The flu season is in full swing, and as school nears the holiday break and families gather, your chances of getting sick go up.

Illinois and Missouri will face off in the annual Braggin’ Rights game on Monday, Dec. 22. The first meeting between the two programs took place on Dec. 21, 1932, when Illinois defeated Missouri 36-24 inside Brewer Fieldhouse. The Illini won the first four games of the rivalry and currently lead the all-time series 35-20.