Missouri
Missouri House approved nearly $50 billion state budget Thursday; governor’s child care subsidy increases not included
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) – The Missouri House approved its version of the state budget, sending the $47.9 billion spending plan to the next step. But it’s what’s not in that budget getting the most attention.
The budget approved Thursday leaves more than $2 billion on the bottom line, but it’s at the cost of child care providers who need some state help to stay afloat. The budget has to be finalized by 6 p.m. on May 9. This is the general assembly’s only constitutional duty.
House Budget Chair Rep. Dirk Deaton had to make tough calls as he worked to craft a state budget with lower revenue, depleting federal funds, and an uncertain future. One of those calls was removing more than $100 million for child care subsidies.
The money removed for child care subsidies came from one-time federal funds. It was removed because the state would have to pay it in the future, a cost the House budget chair does not think the state could take on.
“That was a concern as it relates to sustainability, which is why we didn’t move forward at this time,” Deaton said. “Having said that, we have invested heavily in this program in the last few years.”
But Democratic lawmakers criticized the Budget Chair for what they called prioritizing savings over people.
“Are we measuring ourselves in food in the belly? Is Narcan distributed? In children’s programs? Or are we measuring ourselves in, oh, we cut so many billion dollars?” said Rep. Del Taylor of St. Louis.
Missouri’s budget analysts are predicting $13.35 billion in general revenue for the fiscal year 2025 state budget. That’s a 0.6% decline from last year’s general revenue. General revenue is the money left to be spent, there is more money that’s already been allocated to specific state departments.
The money cut would have supported a program where the state pays part of a low-income family’s tuition for child care. It is different from the current program in that it would pay the providers based on enrollment instead of attendance. It was put in the budget by Gov. Mike Kehoe.
Robin Phillips with Child Care Aware Missouri helps Missourians access child care and promotes safe and quality early childhood education. Phillips said state subsidies benefit both families and child care providers.
“That funding to pay them on enrollment versus attendance and paying them in advance would be key to stabilizing some of the system,” Phillips said.
The highest-ranking Democrat on the budget committee, Rep. Betsy Fogle, laments the removal of these funds as lawmakers sent the spending plan to the Senate for more discussion.
It is possible for the Senate to add back in the funding for childcare.
“We sat in that hearing room for countless hours listening to people cry and scream and express their frustration about our inability to do our job as a general assembly and the department to get those dollars out the door,” Fogle said. “I don’t envision a world where the Senate does not do something to restore some level of child care funding.”
A study from United WE, a research group focused on women and family issues, shows there are three children in need for every open child care spot. The study said 85% of Missouri does not have enough child care for working parents, which is preventing economic growth.
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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 28, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 28 drawing
14-36-41-47-66, Mega Ball: 15
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 28 drawing
Midday: 4-4-6
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 7-9-1
Evening Wild: 2
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 28 drawing
Midday: 3-6-2-6
Midday Wild: 9
Evening: 4-3-5-9
Evening Wild: 0
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 28 drawing
Early Bird: 02
Morning: 09
Matinee: 07
Prime Time: 04
Night Owl: 04
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 28 drawing
03-09-12-17-23
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Emergency crews responded to a crash after a semi truck collided with a train Tuesday morning, south of Loch Lloyd in Belton.
According to the Belton Fire Department, units were called to the area of 187th Street and Holmes Road for a collision between a train and an 18-wheeler.
The intersection is currently blocked as crews work the scene.
No injuries were reported.
Missouri
Longtime St. Louis journalist killed in freak accident after tires fall from tractor-trailer, strike his car
A veteran St. Louis journalist was killed in a freak accident Thursday when two tires came flying off a tractor-trailer and crashed through the roof of his vehicle.
Local media mainstay Ray Hartmann, 73, was driving eastbound on I-64 near I-270 in St. Louis when two tires went airborne after zooming off a tractor-trailer ahead of him and struck the roof of his car around 2 p.m., KMOV reported, citing the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Hartmann died at the scene of the freak accident, according to a statement issued by his long-term friend and attorney, Andy Leonard, 5 On Your Side reported.
“The news covered the accident last night, and I can confirm that Ray was in his car when a tire crashed through his windshield. We believe that he died at the scene,” Leonard said in the statement.
He is survived by his wife, Kerri Hartmann, and their two children, Ben and Brielle, who were each away at college at the time of the accident.
“It’s such a tragic loss. He was dearly loved. We’re going to miss him so much,” Kerri Hartmann told 5 On Your Side in a statement.
Hartmann was a much-loved mainstay within St. Louis media for almost 40 years, making his mark in print journalism first before moving in front of the camera.
He is known for founding the Riverfront Times and St. Louis Magazine and for spending nearly four decades on Nine PBS’ debate program, “Donnybrook,” which he co-founded in 1987.
He took a step back from the media in 2024 to run for Congress in Missouri’s 2nd District. He won the Democratic primary but lost to incumbent Ann Wagner, according to 5 On Your Side.
“His departure was too soon,” said Charlie Brennan, Hartmann’s long-term friend and host of “Donnybrook.”
“I think he had books to write, columns to write, causes to champion, and I’m very sorry that he’s not going to be around to get to those,” he said.
Fellow panellist Alvin Reid said that the late journalist was determined to make a difference in the Gateway City, no matter what show he was on.
“Ray was determined to make a difference in St. Louis. He wanted to make a difference on every show,” Reid said.
“As long as we do this show, Ray will be a part of this show and a part of St. Louis,” he said.
Even with his illustrious and accomplished career, Hartmann’s colleagues remembered him first and foremost as a proud husband and father.
“I’m already missing him,” Reid said. “I really do feel like I’m talking about Ray in the present. I can’t believe I’m talking about Ray in the past. That hasn’t really hit me yet.”
The investigation into Thursday’s fatal crash remains ongoing.
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