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Maries County Advocate
Vienna aldermen approve rate increase to fix water issues
...water and wastewater rates. Option one increases citizens’ water bill by roughly $22 per bill, said Mayor Tim Schell. This move sets the stage for an increase in residents’ monthly water bills. City Clerk...
12/19/2025   USA USA    Online
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KSDK   +2 other publications
Kansas lawmakers meet Monday to consider bonds worth hundreds of millions to lure the Chiefs to Kansas for a domed stadium near the Legends shopping mall.
Credit: Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs Author: Peggy Lowe (Sherman Smith, Steve Kraske for Missouri Independent) Published: 5:05 AM...
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Maries County Advocate
Lady Tigers cruise to road win at New Bloomfield
...County residents continue to file for office BELLE — Filing opened Dec. 9 for the April 7, 2026, municipal elections, with only a few weeks away from the closing date candidates continue submitting their...
12/19/2025   USA USA    Online
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KTTN Trenton
Trenton City Council candidate filing underway for April election
...Additional Sharing Options The City of Trenton has opened the candidate filing period for the April 7 municipal election, which will determine the makeup of the Trenton City Council for the coming term. Voters...
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KY3-TV Springfield
BurnOut: Fire truck shortage risking lives nationwide
...years. "Our $4.5 billion backlog is attractive among industrial manufacturers, is largely backed by municipal tax receipts, and offers significant value accretion opportunity, providing a pathway for growth...
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stjosephpost​.‌com (Blog)   +2 other publications
Kan. legislators to meet Monday about deal to bring KC Chiefs across the state line
...district. With a year-end deadline looming, the Legislative Coordinating Council will consider approving Sales Tax and Revenue Bond agreements with the Chiefs. Monday is the council's last scheduled meeting of...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Maries County Advocate
Belle Elementary School, PAT hosts Breakfast with Santa
By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer Posted 12/17/25 BELLE — Maries County R-2 Missouri Parents as Teachers (PAT) hosted Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13 at the Belle Elementary School cafeteria, welcoming...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Maries County Advocate
Phelps, Maries, Texas County Days
By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District Posted 12/17/25 Save the date! In 2026, we will celebrate Phelps, Maries, and Texas Counties Day at the Capitol—an opportunity for our communities...
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Maries County Advocate
Jingle Belle Stroll draws families to Belle High School
...with Oliver DeDual named Little Mr. Christmas and Aubree Bialczyk crowned Little Miss Christmas. Mayor James (Pudd) Mitchell welcomed attendees during the opening ceremony and thanked the community for...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Heartlander News
Is self-governance a myth? Americans up against a government at war with their duly elected president
...many in the federal government are doing no less than trying to sabotage the Trump presidency, says Missouri Rep. Mark Alford. "You’ve got, I would say, half the people that are working under you trying to...
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Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Civil Rights: Malicious Prosecution-Municipal Code Violations-Malicious Intent
...husband because her husband replaced the couple’s driveway without a permit. However, defendant’s municipal code only required the individual performing the work to obtain a permit. As a result, the trial...
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Lawrence County Record
Verona Council reviews city payment policy
Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 10:11am Alderman Hutson criticized for unauthorized legal bills with city attorney An unusual exchange over city spending developed at the Nov. 25 meeting of...
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Lawrence County Record
New Mt. Vernon admin. Harrington makes beneficial updates
...Thu, 12/18/2025 - 9:42am City of Mt. Vernon looks to receive helpful Hometown Grid Service for municipal power outage alerts to residents The Mt. Vernon Board of Aldermen met for the final time this...
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Phelps County Focus
First reading heard for administrative search warrants law
For months, stretching across parts of two years, Rolla City Council has been considering adding a tool called an administrative search warrant to its tool box, and Monday night the council took a step...
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Government 
 
Sikeston Standard Democrat
  / Paywall
City Spotlight | ZACH BUCKLER: How a new Sikeston city role is bringing more state and federal dollars to local projects
...infrastructure upgrades. By Conner Simmons~Standard Democrat Zach Buckler, grants administrator for the City of Sikeston, works from his office at City Hall in Sikeston. Buckler, who writes and manages grants...
12/19/2025   USA USA    Online
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Maries County Advocate
Vienna aldermen approve rate increase to fix water issues
...water and wastewater rates. Option one increases citizens’ water bill by roughly $22 per bill, said Mayor Tim Schell. This move sets the stage for an increase in residents’ monthly water bills. City Clerk...
12/19/2025   USA USA    Online
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
Mid-Missouri Bomb Squad restructures with fewer agencies
The Boone County Sheriff's Department and the Columbia Fire Department have withdrawn from the Mid-Missouri Bomb Squad. The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and MU Police Department...
12/19/2025   USA USA    Online
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KTTN Trenton
Trenton utility committee advances water lateral ordinance
...Additional Sharing Options The Trenton Utility Committee voted Tuesday evening to recommend to the Trenton City Council amending existing ordinances and city policies regarding water laterals and accepting two proposals....
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KSDK   +2 other publications
Kansas lawmakers meet Monday to consider bonds worth hundreds of millions to lure the Chiefs to Kansas for a domed stadium near the Legends shopping mall.
Credit: Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs Author: Peggy Lowe (Sherman Smith, Steve Kraske for Missouri Independent) Published: 5:05 AM...
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Maries County Advocate
Lady Tigers cruise to road win at New Bloomfield
...County residents continue to file for office BELLE — Filing opened Dec. 9 for the April 7, 2026, municipal elections, with only a few weeks away from the closing date candidates continue submitting their...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
2025 in photos: How St. Louis was shaken — and shaped — by turmoil, resistance and community
...53rd Great Forest Park Balloon Race outside the O’Fallon YMCA on Thursday, Sept. 18., in O’Fallon, Missouri. "We started crewing, and my wife wanted to get our own balloon, and I said go ahead," said Scott...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  / Paywall
Columbia airport's growth continues with new flight to Charlotte
...flight through American Airlines was made Thursday morning, Dec. 18, at the airport with Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick and University of Missouri Executive...
12/19/2025   USA USA    Online
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  / Paywall
Columbia Regional Airport adding daily flights to Charlotte
...travelers from Columbia Regional Airport access to more than 300 global destinations with one connection, Mayor Barbara Buffaloe said during a news conference at Columbia Regional Airport. Boone County Commissioner...
12/19/2025   USA USA    Online
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Phelps County Focus
¿Viaja estas fiestas? Lo que necesita saber
...suministro de alimentos y un aumento de los precios de los alimentos. Estados Unidos es uno de los mayores productores mundiales de carne de cerdo y el segundo exportador mundial. Si la PPA infectara a la...
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Kansas City patch​.‌com
​🌱 Patch AM: Why Kansas City’s job growth is stalling while the nation recovers
...and community lifeline, while instructors are scrambling after an abrupt loss of income. 3. Kansas City council approves KCATA bus funding with amendments (kctv5.com) — Kansas City leaders have approved...
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St​.‌ Joseph News Press
Deeds of trust for Dec. 19
...Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Deer Park East 3rd Plat LT 9 Blk 9 $191,468. Raico Estevez to Missouri Housing Development Commission, Deer Park East 3rd Plat LT 9 Blk 9 $7,658.72. Robert Rigby Jr. to...
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KTTN Trenton
Trenton City Council candidate filing underway for April election
...Additional Sharing Options The City of Trenton has opened the candidate filing period for the April 7 municipal election, which will determine the makeup of the Trenton City Council for the coming term. Voters...
12/19/2025   USA USA    Online
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
Out of the past: Dec. 19
Missouri’s electors back Bush in 2000, the Missourian Toybox campaign brings holiday cheer in 1975, and city debates liquor laws in 1950 — all captured in this look back at local history. 2000 JEFFERSON...
12/19/2025   USA USA    Online
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Kansas City Jewish Chronicle
Kansas City Jewish Chronicle
...Community News Published: 30 October 2025 Local rabbis sign condemnation of anti-Zionism and NYC mayoral candidate Five local rabbis across denominations have signed "A Rabbinic Call to Action: Defending...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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stjosephpost​.‌com (Blog)   +2 other publications
Kan. legislators to meet Monday about deal to bring KC Chiefs across the state line
...district. With a year-end deadline looming, the Legislative Coordinating Council will consider approving Sales Tax and Revenue Bond agreements with the Chiefs. Monday is the council's last scheduled meeting of...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Memphis Democrat
Gorin Home Destroyed by Fire, Four Left Homeless
...was not insured by property owner Caroll Dean Peterson, nor the renters occupying the property, the Missouri fire marshal’s office will not be called to investigate the cause of the fire. The house has been...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Kansas City Star   +1 other publication
  / Paywall
Are the Chiefs nearing stadium decision? What upcoming talks in Kansas reveal
...move across the state line. The leaders at their current home — Jackson County and Kansas City, Missouri — expressed confidence they can prevent such a move and remain in conversations with the Chiefs about...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Columbia Missourian
Mid-Missouri Bomb Squad restructures with fewer agencies
The Boone County Sheriff's Department and the Columbia Fire Department have withdrawn from the Mid-Missouri Bomb Squad. The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and MU Police Department...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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KSDK
Detectives think there may be more victims in and around the St. Charles area. The men are accused on attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.
...involving the exploitation of minors. The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said that Brent L. Stephens, 44, and Ramamandi Yashpreet, 22, were charged in two different cases....
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
On The Vine: Why this KC nonprofit took Santa out of its name for funding 365
..."community foundations and other grant makers (including the government)—once seen as reliable sources of funding—are becoming increasingly selective about where their money goes." It’s a lot harder for small community...
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Branson Tri-Lakes News
Thursday evening, Dec. 18, 2025
...Pictured above at Thursday's news conference at the airport are airport Manager Mike Parks (right) and City of Columbia Economic Development Director Paul Eisenstein. • Boone County Circuit Judge Josh Devine...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
Kansas Commerce Department confirms ‘active discussions’ with Chiefs about Kansas stadium
...stadium concept Posted and last updated KSHB 41 reporter Charlie Keegan covers politics in Kansas, Missouri and at the local level. Share your story idea with Charlie. A spokesperson for the Kansas Department...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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West Side Leader
County committee chews on data center energy usage regulations
...including energy use restrictions and design standards. The committee invited guest speakers from the Missouri Public Service Commission and Ameren Missouri to discuss recent legislation designed to protect regular...
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Maries County Advocate
Belle Elementary School, PAT hosts Breakfast with Santa
By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer Posted 12/17/25 BELLE — Maries County R-2 Missouri Parents as Teachers (PAT) hosted Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13 at the Belle Elementary School cafeteria, welcoming...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Maries County Advocate
Phelps, Maries, Texas County Days
By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District Posted 12/17/25 Save the date! In 2026, we will celebrate Phelps, Maries, and Texas Counties Day at the Capitol—an opportunity for our communities...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Maries County Advocate
Jingle Belle Stroll draws families to Belle High School
...with Oliver DeDual named Little Mr. Christmas and Aubree Bialczyk crowned Little Miss Christmas. Mayor James (Pudd) Mitchell welcomed attendees during the opening ceremony and thanked the community for...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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KZRG 1310 AM/102​.‌9 FM Joplin
Three indicted for conspiracy to violate asbestos-related laws at Barry County long-term care facility
...indicted by a federal grand jury today for their roles in a conspiracy to impede the EPA, a related state agency, and OHSA, and violate the Clean Air Act regarding the removal of asbestos-containing materials....
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Startland News
Lesser-known sales tax faces pivotal 2026 vote, opportunity to define its next chapter
...November at a groundbreaking event for the Prospect Summit Duplexes, a project supported by the Central City Economic Development (CCED) Sales Tax Program; photo by Brian Escobar, EDCKC A decade-long experiment...
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KXEO AM-1340
Columbia Regional adds flights to Charlotte
...from Columbia Regional to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). This new route enables mid-Missouri travelers to reach more than 300 global destinations with just one connection, and complements existing...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Heartlander News
Liberal St. Louis County executive not seeking another term amid indictment
...effective." "If the County Council is a circus, then he’s the ringleader," St. Louis County Republican Councilman Mark Harder told The Heartlander. While Harder noted rumors of Page’s exit had circulated for "a...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
Leawood swings big to woo Plaza ‘anchor,’ major KC employer over the state line
...of Kansas City’s most notable employers coming to the Kansas side. Earlier this week, the Leawood City Council unanimously approved development plans for a 34-acre mixed-use project just south of State...
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krcgtv​.‌com
Columbia Regional Airport to launch daily non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina
...residents. "We're constantly looking at future destinations, future connections and where people in mid-Missouri want to fly," Parks said. "Charlotte is always ranked towards the top." Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe...
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KCHI-FM 102​.‌5 CHILLICOTHE
State Audit Shows Trent Failed To File Its Annual Report
The Missouri Auditor’s office released the report showing the filing status of municipalities required to file their financial reports by October 31st, for the fiscal year that ended on April 30th, 2025....
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Kansas City Jewish Chronicle
Recapping 2025 through coverage by The Chronicle
...reverberated not just through the local Jewish community. Political figures including Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, President Donald Trump, Israeli President Isaac Herzog,...
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Kwos
(LISTEN) Daily nonstop flights from Columbia to Charlotte begin in June
...direct flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte North Carolina in June. Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe made Thursday morning’s announcement during a press conference at COU: "We are pleased...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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93​.‌9 The Eagle
(LISTEN) Daily nonstop flights from Columbia to Charlotte begin in June
...direct flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte North Carolina in June. Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe made Thursday morning’s announcement during a press conference at COU: "We are pleased...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Columbia Missourian
Daily flights between Columbia and Charlotte, N.C., begin June 4
...give travelers from Columbia access to more than 300 global destinations with one connection, said Mayor Barbara Buffaloe during a news conference at Columbia Regional Airport. × This page requires Javascript....
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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St​.‌ Louis Economic Development
Urban Training Center to be Built on LCRA Property
...Industrial Park, located at 6440 Page Avenue. The proposal for the new facility from the LiUNA’s Missouri and Kansas Laborers District Council (MKLDC) was approved by the LCRA’s Board of Commissioners on...
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KSMU Radio
Community collaborative One Joplin launches new initiative for improving Joplin's health outcomes
...religious organizations and 1,100 non-profits and civic organizations. Higher education institutions like Missouri Southern State University and Crowder College, as well as the Joplin, Webb City and Carl Junction...
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Lawrence County Record
Verona Council reviews city payment policy
Published by graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 10:11am Alderman Hutson criticized for unauthorized legal bills with city attorney An unusual exchange over city spending developed at the Nov. 25 meeting of...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Lawrence County Record
New Mt. Vernon admin. Harrington makes beneficial updates
...Thu, 12/18/2025 - 9:42am City of Mt. Vernon looks to receive helpful Hometown Grid Service for municipal power outage alerts to residents The Mt. Vernon Board of Aldermen met for the final time this...
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Labor Tribune
St. Louis Building and Construction Trades Council celebrates Christmas
...well-attended event included building trades and other union members from both sides of the river, the Missouri AFL-CIO, union business managers, business representatives and retirees, as well as business leaders...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia   +1 other publication
COU announces new flights to Charlotte, N.C.
...group our partnership with American Airlines, bringing even more travel options to our community," City Manager De'Carlon Seewood said in a news release. "Charlotte has been a destination regional travelers...
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KSMU Radio
Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America. An interview with Dr. Joanna Dee Das.
...this research and write this book? Dr. Joanna Dee Das: Well, I was inspired because I grew up in Missouri, and I always knew about Branson growing up. I got my PhD in history and my specialty is in American...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Republic Monitor
Republic City Council green-lights 137-lot subdivision
...graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:41am New City Admin. Harris take reins at City of Republic The Republic City Council annexed 105 acres of farmland into the city during the council’s Dec. 9 meeting. Council ...
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Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Greene County lawyer disciplined following harassment guilty plea
...pled guilty to four misdemeanor counts of second-degree harassment in 2024 in the case of State of Missouri vs. Theodore C. Salveter. Salveter, a former Missouri legislator, pled guilty in a harassment case...
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Kwos
Tergin to run for House seat
Carrie Tergin will run for a Mid - Missouri State House seat. The former Jefferson City Mayor has formed a campaign committee in the District 59 race. She’ll run as a Republican for the seat being vacated...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  / Paywall
Lincoln University appoints provost, vice president for academic affairs
...government and Lincoln University reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She mostly writes about state agencies, the Missouri legislature and features on Lincoln University. Lizbeth joined the News Tribune...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  / Paywall
Animal shelter’s private cremations straining incinerator with constant use
...energy audit of city-owned facilities. Stephi Smith ssmith@newstribune.com Stephi Smith is the city government reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She writes mostly about parks, city hall board...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  / Paywall
Forck files for Blair Oaks School Board
A mail carrier and Taos alderman is throwing his hat in the ring for Blair Oaks School Board. A 1998 Blair Oaks graduate, Matt Forck has lived in the area his entire life. Anna Campbell acampbell@newstribune.com...
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Phelps County Focus
First reading heard for administrative search warrants law
For months, stretching across parts of two years, Rolla City Council has been considering adding a tool called an administrative search warrant to its tool box, and Monday night the council took a step...
12/16/2025   USA USA    Online
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Phelps County Focus
Discussion of school library books continues
...there. This is what some adults are arguing belongs in a school library." Johnson, a former Rolla city councilwoman who unsuccessfully sought removal of a book about homosexuality from the Rolla Public...
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Taxes 
 
Springfield Daily Citizen
Would voters support a higher library tax? Surveys, marketing effort to determine election chances
...with revenue-generating proposals: • An extra 5 cents or 10 cents per $100 assessed valuation. • A sales tax of ¼ cents or ⅜ cents. The year between surveys will help the library measure whether its message...
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Springfield Business Journal Check
Kansas lawmakers meet Monday about deal to move Kansas City Chiefs out of Missouri
...district. With a year-end deadline looming, the Legislative Coordinating Council will consider approving Sales Tax and Revenue Bond agreements with the Chiefs. Monday is the council’s last scheduled meeting of...
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KSDK   +2 other publications
Kansas lawmakers meet Monday to consider bonds worth hundreds of millions to lure the Chiefs to Kansas for a domed stadium near the Legends shopping mall.
Credit: Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs Author: Peggy Lowe (Sherman Smith, Steve Kraske for Missouri Independent) Published: 5:05 AM...
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Columbia Missourian
Details missing on Kehoe's income tax phaseout plan
Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating an income tax phaseout, paired with expanding sales tax to more services. That is not a cut, it is a shift from the wealthy to working Missourians. Income taxes reflect ability...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
Columbia Public Schools outline plans for $2.5M from Ameren tax settlement
...Long Range Planning Commitee votes on how to spend money from a Boone County settlement with Ameren Missouri COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools has determined how it will spend some of the $9 million...
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stjosephpost​.‌com (Blog)   +2 other publications
Kan. legislators to meet Monday about deal to bring KC Chiefs across the state line
...district. With a year-end deadline looming, the Legislative Coordinating Council will consider approving Sales Tax and Revenue Bond agreements with the Chiefs. Monday is the council's last scheduled meeting of...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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KCUR
Will Kansas lure the Chiefs away from Missouri? The clock is ticking on a $1 billion chance
...With a year-end deadline looming, the Legislative Coordinating Council will consider approving the Sales Tax and Revenue, or STAR, bond agreements with the Chiefs. Monday is the council’s last scheduled...
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Kansas City Star   +1 other publication
  / Paywall
Are the Chiefs nearing stadium decision? What upcoming talks in Kansas reveal
...move across the state line. The leaders at their current home — Jackson County and Kansas City, Missouri — expressed confidence they can prevent such a move and remain in conversations with the Chiefs about...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
Montgomery County Commission approves Amazon data center tax incentive framework
MONTGOMERY CITY — Montgomery County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to approve a tax abatement framework for a proposed Amazon Web Services data center in Montgomery City. The vote approved the...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Startland News
Lesser-known sales tax faces pivotal 2026 vote, opportunity to define its next chapter
...November at a groundbreaking event for the Prospect Summit Duplexes, a project supported by the Central City Economic Development (CCED) Sales Tax Program; photo by Brian Escobar, EDCKC A decade-long experiment...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Heartlander News
Liberal St. Louis County executive not seeking another term amid indictment
...effective." "If the County Council is a circus, then he’s the ringleader," St. Louis County Republican Councilman Mark Harder told The Heartlander. While Harder noted rumors of Page’s exit had circulated for "a...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
Leawood swings big to woo Plaza ‘anchor,’ major KC employer over the state line
...of Kansas City’s most notable employers coming to the Kansas side. Earlier this week, the Leawood City Council unanimously approved development plans for a 34-acre mixed-use project just south of State...
12/18/2025   USA USA    Online
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Lawrence County Record
New Mt. Vernon admin. Harrington makes beneficial updates
...Thu, 12/18/2025 - 9:42am City of Mt. Vernon looks to receive helpful Hometown Grid Service for municipal power outage alerts to residents The Mt. Vernon Board of Aldermen met for the final time this...
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KSDK
Sam Page announced Thursday he would not seek reelection when his term expires in 2027.
...serving as the county executive in 2019 when he was appointed. He previously served three terms in the Missouri House of Representatives and three terms as Chair of the St. Louis County Council. He was indicted...
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Business 
 
Sikeston Standard Democrat
  / Paywall
City Spotlight | ZACH BUCKLER: How a new Sikeston city role is bringing more state and federal dollars to local projects
...infrastructure upgrades. By Conner Simmons~Standard Democrat Zach Buckler, grants administrator for the City of Sikeston, works from his office at City Hall in Sikeston. Buckler, who writes and manages grants...
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Missouri Independent
Missouri is on notice about Lincoln University funding. Will lawmakers act?
Lincoln University, located in Jefferson City, is Missouri’s 1890 land-grant institution (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). In 2023, the U.S. secretaries of Education and Agriculture did something...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
Christian County opens new vehicle overpass, preserves historic Green Bridge
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allowed Christian County to construct a new $3.3 million vehicle bridge, replacing the historic Green Bridge, which closed in 2024. (Photo by Zoe McIntyre) To read...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  / Paywall
Columbia airport's growth continues with new flight to Charlotte
...flight through American Airlines was made Thursday morning, Dec. 18, at the airport with Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick and University of Missouri Executive...
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Springfield News-Leader
Kickapoo senior, local mentor named Student of the Month
...Preparatory School: Parker is regarded as an amazing connector, caring for others by helping with transportation when needed and frequently encouraging other students to participate in e-sports competitions....
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Excelsior Springs Standard
CHARLES WILLIAM RISLEY JR.
...Chuck was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Born Sept. 4, 1946, in Kansas City to Charles "Bill" and Eleanor Risley, Chuck graduated from Excelsior Springs High School before pursuing...
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Kansas City Star
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On The Vine: Why this KC nonprofit took Santa out of its name for funding 365
..."community foundations and other grant makers (including the government)—once seen as reliable sources of funding—are becoming increasingly selective about where their money goes." It’s a lot harder for small community...
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Branson Tri-Lakes News
Thursday evening, Dec. 18, 2025
...Pictured above at Thursday's news conference at the airport are airport Manager Mike Parks (right) and City of Columbia Economic Development Director Paul Eisenstein. • Boone County Circuit Judge Josh Devine...
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Kansas City Star
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See which Chappell Roan song made Barack Obama’s 2025 year-end playlist
...(@BarackObama) December 18, 2025 One of the songs that made the cut was Roan’s 2025 track, "The Giver." The Missouri native’s single peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year, and has over 147 million...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
Montgomery County Commission approves Amazon data center tax incentive framework
MONTGOMERY CITY — Montgomery County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to approve a tax abatement framework for a proposed Amazon Web Services data center in Montgomery City. The vote approved the...
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West Side Leader
County committee chews on data center energy usage regulations
...including energy use restrictions and design standards. The committee invited guest speakers from the Missouri Public Service Commission and Ameren Missouri to discuss recent legislation designed to protect regular...
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Maryville Daily Forum   +2 other publications
Thursday evening, Dec. 18, 2025
...Pictured above at Thursday's news conference at the airport are airport Manager Mike Parks (right) and City of Columbia Economic Development Director Paul Eisenstein. • Boone County Circuit Judge Josh Devine...
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Startland News
Lesser-known sales tax faces pivotal 2026 vote, opportunity to define its next chapter
...November at a groundbreaking event for the Prospect Summit Duplexes, a project supported by the Central City Economic Development (CCED) Sales Tax Program; photo by Brian Escobar, EDCKC A decade-long experiment...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
KCATA, CEO Frank White III part ways after board declines to renew contract
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and CEO Frank White III are parting ways after the ATA's board declined to renew White's contract. Posted and last updated KSHB 41 reporter Charlie Keegan...
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Ozark Radio News
Howell-Oregon Electric Holds Media Day
...Singletary. HOEC’s commitment to safety has earned multiple No Lost Time Accident awards. "This year, Missouri Electric Cooperatives recognized HOEC for working 332,395.5 hours without a lost time accident,"...
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KCHI-FM 102​.‌5 CHILLICOTHE
State Audit Shows Trent Failed To File Its Annual Report
The Missouri Auditor’s office released the report showing the filing status of municipalities required to file their financial reports by October 31st, for the fiscal year that ended on April 30th, 2025....
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St​.‌ Joseph News Press
Let’s go visit the in-laws!
...in St. Joseph Submitted photo A crowded steamboat full of passengers is shown traveling on the Missouri River. If you love history, sponsor an individual theme or story, it’s not much, contact Bob robertmford@aol.com...
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St​.‌ Louis Economic Development
Urban Training Center to be Built on LCRA Property
...Industrial Park, located at 6440 Page Avenue. The proposal for the new facility from the LiUNA’s Missouri and Kansas Laborers District Council (MKLDC) was approved by the LCRA’s Board of Commissioners on...
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St​.‌ Joseph News Press
MoDOT plans completion of Gene Field Road bridge replacement by July 2026
...Gene Field Road Bridge over I-29. Cameron Montemayor | News-Press NOW Public officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation, City of St. Joseph and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission...
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Republic Monitor
Republic City Council green-lights 137-lot subdivision
...graphics on Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:41am New City Admin. Harris take reins at City of Republic The Republic City Council annexed 105 acres of farmland into the city during the council’s Dec. 9 meeting. Council ...
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Phelps County Focus
Discussion of school library books continues
...there. This is what some adults are arguing belongs in a school library." Johnson, a former Rolla city councilwoman who unsuccessfully sought removal of a book about homosexuality from the Rolla Public...
12/16/2025   USA USA    Online
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