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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  St. Louis County Council gives voters a second crack at tax of online purchases
...tax on the Aug. 4 ballot. If approved, the county would place a levy equal to the amount of local sales tax on out-of-state online purchases. Officials estimate it could raise between $45 million and $75...
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Springfield News-Leader
  Here's how Greene County sheriff position will be filled after Arnott
...Donald Trump nominated Arnott to serve a four-year term as a U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri on March 9. The nomination will be reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee before advancing to...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  MARSHALL CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RESOLUTION ADVANCING AIRPORT TAXIWAY LIGHTING PROJECT
The Marshall City Council has given the green light to an agreement to complete design of new taxiway lighting at the Marshall Municipal Airport. The council adopted the resolution during their meeting...
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Construction Forum St​.‌ Louis
  St. Louis Rehabbers are Accused of Running a Ponzi Scheme
...Barker, who until recently operated a fix-and-flip business in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, and Missouri from his home in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He also operated a related entity called Starpoint Holdings...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  Cape Fraternal Order of Police endorses Guard for mayor; Kinder calls out order's ties to former city officer Whistler
Cape FOP backs Robbie Guard for mayor, prompting a neutrality reminder from police and Mayor Stacy Kinder’s criticism of the lodge’s ties to ex-officer Joseph Whistler, named in lawsuits. Stacy Kinder,...
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Springfield News-Leader
  / Paywall
  City Council considers funding Regional Arts Council after cuts
...financial future due to potential state funding cuts and the loss of a city funding source. Springfield City Council is considering a one-time $100,000 payment to the council as a temporary solution. The proposed...
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Ellisville West News Magazine
  Ballwin officer Rachael Stark finds success in Hollywood
...work. She volunteers as a Ballwin reserve officer, where she helps provide security at the Ballwin Municipal Courts and community events like Ballwin Days, Halloween patrols and a variety of 5K and other runs....
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Greene County Commission announces selection process for interim sheriff
...nomination by President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri. Missouri law places the responsibility for filling a sheriff’s vacancy squarely with the county...
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Business Times Missouri
  i3 Broadband Joins South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association to Deepen Collaboration With Local Government Leaders
...Midwest‑based fiber‑optic internet provider, announced today that it has joined the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association (SSMMA), further advancing the company's mission to build strong collaborative...
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Ozark Radio News
  Garylee has sports
...all games are being played at Mizzou Areana in Columbia. Saturday March 21st the Mountain View Municipal Golf course will host the St. Patty Go Green 18 hole 2-person scramble. Tee time is 10am sign in...
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Government 
 
Columbia Missourian
  How much does Columbia pay its top employees?
...to similar-size cities, a review of the city’s payroll records shows. The highest paid employee is City Manager De’Carlon Seewood, who earned $257,162.51 last year, and $335,128.34 with benefits. The city...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Committee advances proposal to establish campaign finance limits to full City Council
...made possible by the Merrill Lynch Nelson Hallam Group. After months of deliberation, the Springfield City Council’s Plans and Policies Committee on Tuesday, March 17 unanimously recommended to the full Council...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Dog boarding company plans Springfield facility with pool, spa near Costco
...appraised at $916,500, according to Greene County Assessor’s Office records. Rezoning goes before City Council on March 23, property leaves expansion room K9 Hideaway, a dog boarding company, has filed...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Annie Busch, Lisa Farmer and the Gillioz to be honored May 19 at Distinguished Citizen Awards
...style and life in public service. She received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Missouri. She first joined the Springfield-Greene County Library District in the early 1980s as a reference...
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Nevada KNMO Radio 97​.‌5 FM
  NEVADA CITY COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, POSTPONES ORDINANCE FOR AQUATIC CENTER DURING TUESDAY MEETING
NEVADA CITY COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, POSTPONES ORDINANCE FOR AQUATIC CENTER DURING TUESDAY MEETING Date: March 18, 2026, 10:30 am The Nevada City Council passed a resolution...
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KMBC ABC 9 Kansas City
  Wednesday's 9 Things to Know: Royals help lead Venezuela to World Baseball Classic title- March 18, 2026
...CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STADIUM PRACTICE FACILITY AND TEAM HEADQUARTERS. THIS VERSION OF THE BILL GIVES THE MAYORS OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, AND OLATHE VOTING POWER ON THE AUTHORITY’S BOARD, SOMETHING THEY DID NOT HAVE...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Kansas House passes sports authority bill over opposition with one major change
...House approves sports authority bill with Chiefs rep as voting member. Amendment adds Olathe and KCK mayors and expands board to 11 voting seats. Bill bypasses competitive bidding and civil service rules for...
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St​.‌ Joseph News Press
  From Wisconsin to the Mountains: Concordia students swap Spring Break for service in Helene-scarred Avery
...said. "This year we partnered with a group in our own church body, which is the Lutheran Church of Missouri Synod, called Lutheran Early Response Team. They put us in touch with Camp Linn Haven at Mountainside...
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Springfield News-Leader
  / Paywall
  Springfield election campaign donation caps plan sent to full council
March 18, 2026, 3:55 a.m. CT Springfield City Council is considering a new ordinance to cap campaign contributions for local elections. The proposed limit would be $2,825 for individuals donating to ...
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Columbia Missourian
  Council approves funding for American Airlines contract
...the country and is on pace to double passenger traffic, Airport Director Mike Parks told the Columbia City Council during its regular meeting Monday. The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to appropriate...
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Mexico Ledger
  Mexico City Council rejects bill tied to proposed City Hall project
...regarding the establishment of a Critical Access Hospital during public comments at the March 9 Mexico City Council meeting. Recently, Reed said she had a blood clot that, had it moved, would have required immediate...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Community mixed on proposed inflatable sports dome in Lee's Summit
Posted KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Braden got this story from an email sent to our newsroom and followed up with the sender and...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Independence responds to residents’ lawsuit over council-approved AI data center
...2.22(1) of the City Charter, which delineates the types of ordinances subject to referendum, and the Missouri Constitution prohibit putting the issue to a vote. If a judge agrees, it would deal a significant...
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Northeast News
  RevEd Program Brings Civic Knowledge to Northeast Participants
...Ramirez, Director of Digital Experiences at RevEd. "Tonight, we’ll learn about what it takes to be in city government, in the county legislature, and also in the school board and I am excited to get started,...
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Arnold Patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: How Arnold’s siren system is shaping Jefferson County’s new weather network
...and newsletter! Thursday March 19 Teen Book Club Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold 6:45 pm Want to see your event featured? Click here! Other local events Wednesday...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  Out of the past: March 18
...Missourian archive 2001 Larry and Donna Marler of Ste. Genevieve, both of whom attended Southeast Missouri State University, have provided the money to establish the first-ever endowed chair in the university’s...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Republic city council votes to not increase water rate for 2026, will restructure CIP infrastructure
...nomination by President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri. Updated: 5 hours ago On this week's The Wild Side, the Dickerson Park Zoo introduces us to Monty...
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Howell County News
  Candidates answer five questions at forum
...school board answered five submitted questions Tuesday night at Grimes Auditorium. A representative of Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) was present to aid school staff and community members to organize...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  MARSHALL CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RESOLUTION ADVANCING AIRPORT TAXIWAY LIGHTING PROJECT
The Marshall City Council has given the green light to an agreement to complete design of new taxiway lighting at the Marshall Municipal Airport. The council adopted the resolution during their meeting...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  South Carolina, Arkansas cities speak on success of downtown ambassador programs as Columbia leaders continue push for safety improvements
...downtown area in hopes of serving as additional eyes and ears to ensure public safety. The Columbia City Council had a first reading on the proposal during Monday night's council meeting. According to city...
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Nemo News   +1 other publication
  Spectator Shelf
...been employed as superintendent of the Palmyra R-I School District. A special meeting of the Palmyra City Council and members of the State Health Department took place last Wednesday at the site of the Palmyra...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Kansas City's St. Patrick's Day parade doubles as World Cup welcome party
...this summer. 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. — The annual Kansas City St. Patrick's...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  Cape Fraternal Order of Police endorses Guard for mayor; Kinder calls out order's ties to former city officer Whistler
Cape FOP backs Robbie Guard for mayor, prompting a neutrality reminder from police and Mayor Stacy Kinder’s criticism of the lodge’s ties to ex-officer Joseph Whistler, named in lawsuits. Stacy Kinder,...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Interview with Fifth Ward Columbia City Council candidate Christina Hartman
...Christina Hartman, who is challenging the incumbent to be Fifth Ward representative on the Columbia City Council. Her opponent is Don Waterman. LUCAS GEISLER: Why don't you go ahead and, if you don't mind,...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Interview with Fifth Ward Columbia City Council candidate Don Waterman
...transcription of the full interview with Don Waterman, the incumbent Fifth Ward representative on the Columbia City Council. Christina Hartman is challenging Waterman. LUCAS GEISLER: Would you mind just introducing...
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KZNN-FM Soest Road Rolla
  Mississippi River mayors warn AI, fuel costs and drought are straining key waterway
...West Memphis, Arkansas. (Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) -- Mayors from Minnesota to Louisiana traveled to Washington earlier this month with a bipartisan message that...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  Revenue guarantee finalizes Charlotte flight from Columbia airport
...provide direct air service to Charlotte, North Carolina, was finalized Monday, March 16, by the Columbia City Council. A revenue guarantee of $1.5 million, inclusive of $750,000 in transportation sales tax and...
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Springfield News-Leader
  / Paywall
  City Council considers funding Regional Arts Council after cuts
...financial future due to potential state funding cuts and the loss of a city funding source. Springfield City Council is considering a one-time $100,000 payment to the council as a temporary solution. The proposed...
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Atchison County Mail
  Rock Port/Watson Community Luncheon
...about Rock Port’s TeamMates program which benefits school children through a mentorship. Rock Port Mayor JR Chaney touched on subjects such as housing, roads, and dilapidated buildings at the ACDC luncheon....
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Missouri Independent   +1 other publication
  Lawsuit says HUD directive undercuts states’ ability to investigate housing discrimination
...agencies to enforce those laws. Through the Fair Housing Assistance Program, HUD refers complaints to state agencies, which use HUD funding to investigate cases, train staff and conduct outreach. The September...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements
...Y. Huh - AP Democratic candidates for Congress, Kat Abughazaleh, second right, speaks as Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, left, State Sen. Laura Fine, second left, and Paris Schutz, a political correspondent...
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Lincoln University of Missouri
  National Coach of the Year Jareem Gunter Got His Start at Lincoln University
...during a Positive Coaching Alliance event. When Jareem Gunter was a junior at Lincoln University of Missouri in 2006, his liver failed. Doctors told him he had two months to live. He was 20 years old, far from...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor
  Will living with terrorism become a normal part of our American life?
...Images)Already in March, there have been four terrorist attacks in the U. S.: near the New York City Mayor's home; in a synagogue in Michigan; on a university campus in Virginia; and in front of a bar in Austin,...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor
  Immigration enforcement threatens housing security, rippling through local economies
...orders, and agents detained more than 4,000 people, according to the White House. The Minneapolis City Council approved extending the time frame for eviction notices, but Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the measure...
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Kansas City Independent
  Kathy Nelson: "It’s Never No… It’s Just Not Yet"
...director" of the whole project. She worked with innumerable groups including county officials, the Mayor, as well as the Chiefs, and human rights groups to orchestrate a winning bid, and now the time is...
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Business Times Missouri
  i3 Broadband Joins South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association to Deepen Collaboration With Local Government Leaders
...Midwest‑based fiber‑optic internet provider, announced today that it has joined the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association (SSMMA), further advancing the company's mission to build strong collaborative...
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Nemo News   +1 other publication
  Bob Sellenriek Inducted into PCCA Hall of Fame
Jonesburg, Missouri —On March 10, 2026, Bob Sellenriek was formally inducted into the Power and Communications Contractors Association (PCCA) Hall of Fame, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, innovation,...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  ¿Tropas estadounidenses en Irán? Lo que piensan los estadounidenses y lo que significaría
...se cree que se encuentran a gran profundidad, requeriría una presencia militar significativa, mucho mayor que la de un operativo especial). En los últimos días, Trump se ha mostrado irritado ante las preguntas...
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KBMV-FM 95 BIRCH TREE
  Summersville man accused of killing bull elk illegally
A Summersville, Missouri, man is accused of poaching an adult bull elk in southeast Missouri’s Carter County. The Missouri Department of Conservation says a report came in last November after a Poplar Bluff...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  / Paywall
  Advocacy coalition concerned about Missouri income tax elimination
Local advocates are gearing up for a meeting Thursday in Jefferson City to address Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe's plan to eliminate the state income tax. A Lizbeth Garcia lgarcia@newstribune.com Lizbeth...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  / Paywall
  Jefferson City Council votes down warehouse and storage units, approves two housing developments, daycare
The Jefferson City Council voted down a proposal for a warehouse and storage units at 1745 E. Elm St. but approved two housing development proposals and a daycare during a regular meeting Monday. Eagle...
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Taxes 
 
KTTN Trenton
  Republicans’ push to increase sales taxes would fall hardest on lower-income residents
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options (Stateline News) - There’s no doubt that raising sales taxes in order to lower property taxes will shift more of South Dakota’s tax burden to lower-income...
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St​.‌ Louis Post Dispatch
  / Potential Paywall
  Opinion: Missouri GOP tax plan would shift burden onto working families
The Missouri state capitol dome in Jefferson City. The Missouri state capitol dome in Jefferson City. By Eric Morse The best metaphor for Missouri's Republican sales tax plan is a Trojan Horse. Fashioned...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Facing budget crisis, Hickman Mills seeks help from voters with $20 million bond
By Ilana Arougheti March 18, 2026 5:43 AM As the Hickman Mills School District in south Kansas City faces a $14 million budget shortfall that has forced recent job and program cuts, two upcoming ballot...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Kansas House passes sports authority bill over opposition with one major change
...House approves sports authority bill with Chiefs rep as voting member. Amendment adds Olathe and KCK mayors and expands board to 11 voting seats. Bill bypasses competitive bidding and civil service rules for...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  St. Louis County Council gives voters a second crack at tax of online purchases
...tax on the Aug. 4 ballot. If approved, the county would place a levy equal to the amount of local sales tax on out-of-state online purchases. Officials estimate it could raise between $45 million and $75...
03/18/2026   USA USA    Online
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Columbia Missourian
  Council approves funding for American Airlines contract
...the country and is on pace to double passenger traffic, Airport Director Mike Parks told the Columbia City Council during its regular meeting Monday. The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to appropriate...
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Springfield News-Leader
  Here's how Greene County sheriff position will be filled after Arnott
...Donald Trump nominated Arnott to serve a four-year term as a U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri on March 9. The nomination will be reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee before advancing to...
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Northeast News
  RevEd Program Brings Civic Knowledge to Northeast Participants
...Ramirez, Director of Digital Experiences at RevEd. "Tonight, we’ll learn about what it takes to be in city government, in the county legislature, and also in the school board and I am excited to get started,...
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Nemo News   +1 other publication
  Palmyra R-I Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Press Release
...regarding Proposition 61 that will be on the ballot in April. If passed, it would create a ½ cent sales tax to help build an expressway in Marion and Ralls County. Principals also gave building reports....
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Spectrum News St​.‌ Louis
  Pilot identified in plane crash, I-55 work to end this summer and Billikens get send off for March Madness
...in the area. 3. Mo. Independent: New poll finds Missourians don't want to replace income tax with sales tax on home, car repairs The SLU/YouGov poll surveyed 900 Missouri voters between Feb. 9 and Feb....
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Senate Bill 3: Missouri property tax cap heads to April ballot in 97 counties
Voters in the Ozarks are deciding a property tax question.(KY3) Published: Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:54 PM CDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago Share on X (formerly Twitter) NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - Voters in 97 of Missouri...
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KQTV ABC 2 Saint Joseph
  April ballot proposal would limit Property tax increases in Buchanan County
...(KQTV)-- Voters in Buchanan County will decide this April on a proposal that would limit how much property taxes on their homes can increase over time. This proposal would apply to all homeowners who own...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Interview with Fifth Ward Columbia City Council candidate Christina Hartman
...Christina Hartman, who is challenging the incumbent to be Fifth Ward representative on the Columbia City Council. Her opponent is Don Waterman. LUCAS GEISLER: Why don't you go ahead and, if you don't mind,...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Interview with Fifth Ward Columbia City Council candidate Don Waterman
...transcription of the full interview with Don Waterman, the incumbent Fifth Ward representative on the Columbia City Council. Christina Hartman is challenging Waterman. LUCAS GEISLER: Would you mind just introducing...
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Columbia Missourian
  Missouri lawmakers are promising tax cuts while making the math harder
The legislature offered a near-perfect snapshot of itself last week. On Thursday, the Missouri House advanced a proposed constitutional amendment designed to phase out the individual income tax and give...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  How Scott County’s senior real estate tax relief program works, who qualifies and how to enroll
Scott County’s voter-approved tax credit lets homeowners 62+ lock in relief from reassessment-driven property tax hikes, with in-person signup and yearly renewal for eligible primary residences. Scott County...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  Revenue guarantee finalizes Charlotte flight from Columbia airport
...provide direct air service to Charlotte, North Carolina, was finalized Monday, March 16, by the Columbia City Council. A revenue guarantee of $1.5 million, inclusive of $750,000 in transportation sales tax and...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor   +2 other publications
  Missouri poll finds ban on transgender care boosts support for outlawing abortion
Protestors with Abortion Action Missouri interrupt Missouri House debate of an anti-abortion constitutional amendment on April 15, 2025. The measure will be Amendment 3 on the November ballot (Annelise...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Greene County Commission announces selection process for interim sheriff
...nomination by President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri. Missouri law places the responsibility for filling a sheriff’s vacancy squarely with the county...
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KSMU Radio
  Weekday Morning Newscast: Tuesday, March 17
...roads ahead of the Route 66 Centennial and we have a breakdown of so-called Senate Bill 3 votes over property tax freezes - almost a hundred Missouri counties will consider freezes and caps on property taxes...
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Business 
 
Daily Dunklin Democrat
  / Paywall
  Rural public transit advocates in push back on Missouri governor’s proposed cuts
Missouri transit groups warn Gov. Mike Kehoe’s plan to cut transit aid from $6.7M to $1.7M could slash routes, strain rural systems and cost agencies federal matching funds. Ryan Brandt - Missouri Independent...
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KTTN Trenton
  Republicans’ push to increase sales taxes would fall hardest on lower-income residents
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options (Stateline News) - There’s no doubt that raising sales taxes in order to lower property taxes will shift more of South Dakota’s tax burden to lower-income...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Dog boarding company plans Springfield facility with pool, spa near Costco
...appraised at $916,500, according to Greene County Assessor’s Office records. Rezoning goes before City Council on March 23, property leaves expansion room K9 Hideaway, a dog boarding company, has filed...
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krcgtv​.‌com
  Heartland History: Katy Trail
Bicyclists peddling on the Katy Trail in 1998 (Courtesy of the Missouri State Archives) Comment on this story0Comment The Katy Trail spans 240 miles from St. Charles to Clinton. The name "Katy" comes...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Facing budget crisis, Hickman Mills seeks help from voters with $20 million bond
By Ilana Arougheti March 18, 2026 5:43 AM As the Hickman Mills School District in south Kansas City faces a $14 million budget shortfall that has forced recent job and program cuts, two upcoming ballot...
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Springfield News-Leader
  / Paywall
  Springfield election campaign donation caps plan sent to full council
March 18, 2026, 3:55 a.m. CT Springfield City Council is considering a new ordinance to cap campaign contributions for local elections. The proposed limit would be $2,825 for individuals donating to ...
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Columbia Missourian
  Council approves funding for American Airlines contract
...the country and is on pace to double passenger traffic, Airport Director Mike Parks told the Columbia City Council during its regular meeting Monday. The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to appropriate...
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Warren County Record
  MoDOT opens final comment period for long-range plans and projects
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gather input from the public on the draft Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and State Freight and Rail Plan (SFRP)...
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KJLU 88​.‌9 FM
  Jefferson City man sues Missouri State Highway Patrol for negligence following collision with trooper last year
A Jefferson City man who was struck by a state trooper last fall is suing the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Therron Sloan filed a lawsuit on Monday against Trooper Dennis Mathes, claiming the trooper's...
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KBIA (NPR) Columbia
  Kehoe’s transport cuts could impact cities’ competitiveness
Published March 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM CDT Governor Mike Kehoe is proposing to cut funding for transportation from $6.7 million to $1.7 million, an 85% decrease. That’s as Missouri is already one of the...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Columbia spends more than a quarter-million dollars in civil asset forfeiture money in fiscal 2025
...$280,000 gained from seized property in the last fiscal year, according to a report from the state auditor's office. The department spent $280,142.57 in the fiscal year that ended on Sept. 30, 2025, the...
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Sheridan Express
  Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for March 18th, 2026
...Maryville alleging Stealing. On March 10th, an 84 year old Chariton (IA) resident was killed when the Missouri State Highway Patrol says he failed to yield the right of way at Decal Street and Route P eight miles...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  St. Louis Public Radio convenes an inspired new board of directors
...transition will follow more than half a century of partnership with and through the University of Missouri - St. Louis. Now fully realized, the STLPR Friends Board is well-positioned to provide the support...
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Lincoln University of Missouri
  Lincoln University’s Online MA in Community and Economic Development Prepares Leaders to Strengthen Communities
Sara Henderson | March 11th, 2026 Lincoln University of Missouri offers a fully online Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development designed for professionals working in government, nonprofit administration,...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  Revenue guarantee finalizes Charlotte flight from Columbia airport
...provide direct air service to Charlotte, North Carolina, was finalized Monday, March 16, by the Columbia City Council. A revenue guarantee of $1.5 million, inclusive of $750,000 in transportation sales tax and...
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Missouri Independent   +15 other publications
  Judge again hears arguments over signatures on Missouri redistricting referendum
...von Glahn, campaign director of People Not Politicians, unloads boxes of petitions Dec. 9 at the Missouri Secretary of State's office. People Not Politicians was in court Tuesday asking for an order that...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Construction to begin this spring on Brent Spence Bridge companion project
...expected to begin this spring, marking a major milestone for the long-planned effort to improve transportation between Kentucky and Ohio, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday. The project will start with construction...
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Kirksville Daily Express
  Kirksville Area News Briefs
...front desk or online at kirksville.gov/p/rec-login. Kickoff the springtime with Coach K for soccer FUNdamentals! The city of Kirksville's Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor   +2 other publications
  Missouri poll finds ban on transgender care boosts support for outlawing abortion
Protestors with Abortion Action Missouri interrupt Missouri House debate of an anti-abortion constitutional amendment on April 15, 2025. The measure will be Amendment 3 on the November ballot (Annelise...
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Business Times Missouri
  i3 Broadband Joins South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association to Deepen Collaboration With Local Government Leaders
...Midwest‑based fiber‑optic internet provider, announced today that it has joined the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association (SSMMA), further advancing the company's mission to build strong collaborative...
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