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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Missouri lawmakers revive massive tax incentive tool
...storefronts. The district's overhaul was in part financed through a piece of 2003 legislation called the Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA). The program expired and stopped taking new applications...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Governor, experts from across Missouri push back on fears around data center boom
Missouri is living in the reality of data centers and artificial intelligence, meaning it must adapt to, not avoid, the boom of data centers cropping up around the country, state officials said. State...
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Town And Country-Manchester Patch​.‌com   +1 other publication
  ​🌱 Patch AM: Tennis Camp 1 and 11 more events
...Town and Country, MO Calendar St. Louis, MO 63131 9:00 am Town and Country, MO Calendar, 1011 Municipal Center Drive, St. Louis 4:30 pm City of Creve Coeur - 6:00 pm Town and Country, MO Calendar,...
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93​.‌9 The Eagle
  Numerous events are planned in Columbia to celebrate Juneteenth; it’s a federal and Missouri holiday
...Friday is Juneteenth, which honors the end to slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a federal, Missouri, county and municipal holiday and is one of Missouri’s 13 state holidays. Banks and financial institutions...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  Kirkwood officials withheld multi-million dollar water buyout offer from council, public
Water rates have climbed more than 50% in four years as Missouri American Water made offer for system Water rates in Kirkwood are up more than 50% in four years, including a 5% hike that took effect in...
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West Side Leader
  Calendar of Events June 18-25
...experiences or listen to others. Sponsor: ECKANKAR. For more info and for upcoming events, visit eckankar-missouri.org. Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415. Teen...
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Nemo News
  Greentop Aldermen Approve Waste Plan Amendment, Metal Detector Purchase
GREENTOP, Mo. — The Greentop Board of Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s solid waste plan and authorized the purchase of a metal detector during its regular meeting Thursday, June 4, at Greentop...
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Shelby County Herald
  Update Given on Demolition Grant
Minutes Submitted The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at city hall. Tentative Agenda A motion was seconded and approved to approve the agenda. Special Announcements...
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Webster-Kirkwood Times
  Fate Of Water Department Lies With Council
...was recently learned that Kirkwood officials earlier this year received an offer to buy its aging municipal water system, but did not take action. According to Kirkwood Mayor Liz Gibbons, Missouri American...
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KCUR   +1 other publication
  Missourians protest data center conference and warn officials: 'We will remove them from office'
...Capitol Bluffs Center. The summit, labeled as an education event, was limited to members of the Missouri Association of Counties, Missouri Municipal League and the Missouri School Boards' Association. Vendors,...
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Government 
 
stjosephpost​.‌com (Blog)
  St. Joseph City Council continues to wait for facts about potential data center
The St. Joseph City Council is still waiting to learn more facts from developers on a proposal to build a potential data center at 6321 Pickett Road. City Manager Mike Schumacher says currently the city...
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BUZ Como
  Humane Society plans March 2027 groundbreaking
An artist's rendering of the future Central Missouri Humane Society's Animal Care Center. • The Central Missouri Humane Society in Columbia plans to break ground on a new animal shelter in March 2027....
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Fire department suspends large-scale search at Lake Springfield with one still missing
...to make flights with our drones in the days to come and will be turning over the incident to the Missouri Water Patrol." The release says the search effort has included members of the Springfield Fire Department...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Kansas City's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy
Officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are preparing to equip cameras on some public buses with facial recognition software capable of identifying passengers who appear on a list of banned riders or missing...
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St​.‌ Louis Post Dispatch
  / Potential Paywall
  The most anticipated day in St. Louis history: April 30, 1904
...in the park. Just where it might be is one of the enduring mysteries of the fair. Image courtesy Missouri History Museum This view of the giant Ferris wheel at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis is from...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Missouri lawmakers revive massive tax incentive tool
...storefronts. The district's overhaul was in part financed through a piece of 2003 legislation called the Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA). The program expired and stopped taking new applications...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Governor, experts from across Missouri push back on fears around data center boom
Missouri is living in the reality of data centers and artificial intelligence, meaning it must adapt to, not avoid, the boom of data centers cropping up around the country, state officials said. State...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Catholic Charities seeking greenhouse lease from housing authority
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri hopes to expand its food assistance efforts with a new greenhouse. Catholic Charities approached the Jefferson City Housing Authority on Thursday morning...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  YOUR OPINION: Met with silence
...Editor, Silence! That was what a city attorney demanded when the standing room only crowd filling the City Council Chambers last week started to applaud a speaker at the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing....
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Mexico Ledger
  Mexico renews partnership with East Central Drug Task Force
...in 2001, the City of Mexico has been part of the East Central Drug Task Force. At the June 8 Mexico City Council meeting, the city signed a memorandum of understanding to continue the partnership for the...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Bolivar Street bridge project wraps up early
The Bolivar Street bridge reopened Thursday. The Missouri Department of Transportation began rebuilding the bridge deck over U.S. 50 in April. While the project was originally expected to be completed...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Kansas City’s ‘Hellhole on Holmes’ is testing Waldo residents’ patience | Hudnall
...explain how the situation had been allowed to fester. Several officials were there: 6th District Council members Johnathan Duncan and Andrea Bough; Assistant City Manager Diane Binckley; Neighborhood Preservation...
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Springfield News-Leader
  Springfield begins College Street historic survey, revitalization plan
...the effort will utilize $99,000 in Environmental Protection Agency's brownfields assessment grant funds to identify and address underutilized and potentially contaminated sites and align land use, infrastructure...
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Springfield patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: How much more will Springfield’s new sewer rates cost you?
...infrastructure and meet Clean Water Act requirements, while keeping local rates below those in many comparable Missouri cities. • Republic man charged after allegedly assaulting nurse in Springfield (ozarksfirst.com)...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  Out of the past: June 19
...Lynn’s buffalo payday and a 1926 factory scalping, see what made headlines on June 19 in Southeast Missouri. Hands reach out to country music singer Loretta Lynn for her to autograph books and album covers...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat   +1 other publication
  / Paywall
  Bootheel organization continues to touch virtually every aspect of its clients' lives
...service organizations, touching nearly every aspect of life for residents across seven Southeast Missouri counties. "We started out as a resource office in the health department in Charleston," Brown-Ellis...
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680 KFEQ
  Trenton Utility Committee advances water plant purchase proposal
The Trenton Utility Committee approved a recommendation to the Trenton City Council for the purchase of equipment at the city water plant and authorized the solicitation of bids for utility-related projects....
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Excelsior Citizen
  / Paywall
  Excelsior Springs Bans 7-OH Sales, Restricts Kratom to Adults 21+
...joining other area cities in drawing a legal line. On Monday June, 15, 2026, the Excelsior Springs City Council approved an ordinance (No. 26-06-06), amending Chapter 230 of the city code to regulate the...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Springfield City Council will discuss $32 million bond for proposed Andy’s Frozen Custard headquarters
...to build a new home for their company headquarters. The dessert company that started in southwest Missouri has since expanded to almost 200 locations in 15 states. "It’s good for the city of Springfield...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  MoDOT takes first steps to address safety concerns on Highway 367
...could have lost my cousin on this highway. So, it’s very, very personal to me," said McGhaw-Ward, Missouri president of the Women’s Political Caucus. This week, MoDOT placed a speed trailer and messaging...
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93​.‌9 The Eagle
  (LISTEN): Lawsuit against city of Columbia alleges that airline revenue guarantee violates Missouri Constitution
...city’s public revenue guarantee for American Airlines’ new route from COU to Charlotte violates the Missouri Constitution. Columbia Airport advisory board chair Randa Rawlins speaks at the COU press conference...
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Boone County Journal
  Columbia mayor says she's OK after crash near MU campus
...KOMU 8 Digital Content Editor Jun 18, 2026 5 hrs ago A Go COMO bus and two cars, one of which Mayor Barbara Buffaloe was driving, were involved in a crash at the intersection of University Avenue and...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Springfield City Council will discuss $32 million bond for proposed Andy’s Frozen Custard headquarters
...teacher Cheryl Brown won the Ozarks competition for the Star-Spangled Sing-Off. Updated: 4 hours ago Missouri’s governor is blaming foreign countries for spreading misinformation about data centers. Updated:...
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Park Hills Daily Journal
  / Paywall
  Farmington Council Reviews Development Projects, Infrastructure Plans
Farmington council advanced rezoning, right-of-way changes and annexation, heard updates on major road and utility projects, and signaled phased utility rate hikes ahead. A longtime Columbia Street landmark...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Springfield Fire Department suspends large-scale search operations at Lake Springfield
...to make flights with our drones in the days to come and will be turning over the incident to the Missouri Water Patrol. Members of the Springfield Fire Department technical and water rescue teams, along...
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Columbia Missourian
  Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party
NEW YORK — Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist’s political...
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Columbia Missourian
  Missouri roads are about to become much less safe
...against attempts in Congress to increase semi-truck size and weights on our nation’s highways. As mayor of Moscow Mills and the wife of a truck driver, I have a unique perspective on this issue. As mayor...
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Columbia Missourian
  Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment
...case that alleged President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others tried to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in the state. The decision announced...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  Kirkwood officials withheld multi-million dollar water buyout offer from council, public
Water rates have climbed more than 50% in four years as Missouri American Water made offer for system Water rates in Kirkwood are up more than 50% in four years, including a 5% hike that took effect in...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  O’Fallon may freeze new apartment construction for one year
City councilman plans to introduce proposal amid resident concerns about overdevelopment An O'Fallon City Councilman plans to introduce a proposal amid resident concerns about overdevelopment, looking...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  State seeks discipline against former Ashland police chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Public Safety has filed a petition to discipline a former Ashland police chief, alleging criminal activity by using a law enforcement database for purposes...
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Spectrum News St​.‌ Louis
  Missouri shares food service program sites resource, Magic House's three-year plan to increase play and JJ Wetherholt fulfills childhood dream
...play" to build essential skills. 3. O’Fallon, Mo., to soon hear proposed apartment complex ban Two council members in O’Fallon, Mo., are preparing a proposal to temporarily ban apartment complex development....
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Former Ashland police chief faces possible discipline on peace officer license
COLUMBIA — The Missouri Attorney General's Office has asked the state for discipline on former Ashland Police Chief Gabe Edwards' peace officer license, according to documents obtained by KOMU 8 News. ...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
  / Paywall
  Celebrating local history: Council hears proposals for 1927 flood exhibit, saving O'Bannon School
...New Madrid residents want to share more of their community’s history with visitors. During a recent city council meeting, residents discussed the need to maintain the O’Bannon School as a historic site because...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
  / Paywall
  New Madrid earns Missouri Blue Shield designation, eyes $50,000 police grant
New Madrid, Mo., has earned Missouri Blue Shield status for 2026, recognizing its public safety efforts and making the city eligible for a $50,000 police grant. NEW MADRID, Mo. - Designation as a Missouri...
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KFVS12
  Gov. Kehoe announces steps to help pay for flooding damage in southeast Mo.
Published: Jun. 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is taking steps to get the federal government to help pay for last week’s flooding...
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Springfield News-Leader
  Springfield sewer rates will rise 4% starting July 1
...2025 Benchmark Survey compares Springfield’s wastewater charges to those of other communities in Missouri and the Midwest. A typical single-family residence in Springfield pays 23% less than the average...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  National recognition: STLPR newsroom receives 7 PMJA Awards in 2026
...created with Foley art. Second Place News/Public Affairs Program Government, Politics & Issues Mayoral candidates face off over St. Louis’ future The two contestants for St. Louis mayor took part in...
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Governor Michael L​.‌ Parson - State of Missouri
  Governor Kehoe Announces Four Gubernatorial Appointments
...various boards and commissions. Jefferson City Cher Caudel , of California, was appointed to the Missouri Family Trust Board of Trustees Ms. Caudel has served as the Moniteau County public administrator...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Petition aims to force public vote on Royals stadium plan. Why it may be too late
...plan to help fund a new Royals stadium near downtown may already be too late to stop the project. Mayor Quinton recently said as much on "Mundo in the Morning," a local radio talk show, when he was asked...
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KTTN Trenton
  Trenton Utility Committee advances water plant purchase proposal
...Sharing Options The Trenton Utility Committee on June 16 approved a recommendation to the Trenton City Council for the purchase of equipment at the city water plant and authorized the solicitation of bids...
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Palmyra Spectator
  Albert "Al" Dodds Durand
...Palmyra, MO. Albert, known as Al to his friends and family, was born on November 23, 1943, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Albert Lee Durand and Jean Dodds Durand. Al grew up in Palmyra, graduated from Palmyra High School,...
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Nemo News   +1 other publication
  Kahoka Council Declines Water Plant Loan Forgiveness, Approves Mosquito Spraying
KAHOKA, Mo. — The Kahoka City Council agreed Monday, June 8, to decline approximately $1.163 million in proposed principal forgiveness from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for the city’s water...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Vienna extends free in-town transportation program through end of 2026
...with healthcare, employment, shopping and other important services. The transit district thanked Mayor Steve Penrod, City Clerk Aleatha Wright and the Vienna City Council for supporting the program. Additional...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Kenyan McDuffie concedes DC mayoral primary to Janeese Lewis George
2 hours ago By GARY FIELDS and MATT BROWN - Associated Press Kenyan McDuffie concedes DC mayoral primary to Janeese Lewis George Gary Fields - AP District of Columbia mayoral candidate Kenyan McDuffie...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Why did it take KCPD hours to notify the public about highway shootings?
...international stage," he said, referring to the shooting and not the law enforcement response. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the law enforcement response....
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Nemo News
  Greentop Aldermen Approve Waste Plan Amendment, Metal Detector Purchase
GREENTOP, Mo. — The Greentop Board of Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s solid waste plan and authorized the purchase of a metal detector during its regular meeting Thursday, June 4, at Greentop...
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KMBC ABC 9 Kansas City
  Suspect still at large after deadly Kansas City interstate shooting spree; regional manhunt underway
...SUBJECT OF INTEREST WAS LOCATED A SHORT TIME LATER AFTER THE SHOOTINGS IN A HOUSE IN INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI. INDEPENDENCE POLICE SAY THEY SURROUNDED THE HOME WITH A SUSPECT TRAPPED INSIDE. AROUND 12:45 A.M.,...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Kehoe stresses responsible use of AI, willingness to ‘step up’ at statewide forum
ROLLA, Missouri -- Missourian's energy rates are going to go up regardless of data centers, Gov. Mike Kehoe said Thursday morning at a statewide Artificial Intelligence forum at the Missouri University...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Housing Conference will study findings, action steps for Jefferson City
...the housing strategy draft, interviews were conducted with local stakeholders, including developers, City Council members, city staff, employers, real estate agents and employees of civic organizations. They...
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  Photos: The 314 Podcast Live with Bill McClellan
...CEO Matt Coen before guests were treated to a bit of friendly competition. In a surprise appearance, Mayor Cara Spencer joined SLM Editor Ryan Krull on stage for a live trivia showdown, with audience members...
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Shelby County Herald
  Update Given on Demolition Grant
Minutes Submitted The Shelbina City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at city hall. Tentative Agenda A motion was seconded and approved to approve the agenda. Special Announcements...
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Shelby County Herald
  Shelby County Looks to Revitalize its Towns
By Mark Requet Shelby County Economic Development Director Lisa Skelton is excited for the possibility of a revitalization project for four towns in Shelby County. She is working to get Shelbyville, Shelbina,...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Council approves study of JEFFTRAN amid driver shortage
...driver shortage, Jefferson City leaders are turning to outside consultants for answers. The Jefferson City Council approved a $124,884 contract with Olsson Inc. to conduct a study of the city's public transit...
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Webster-Kirkwood Times
  Fate Of Water Department Lies With Council
...was recently learned that Kirkwood officials earlier this year received an offer to buy its aging municipal water system, but did not take action. According to Kirkwood Mayor Liz Gibbons, Missouri American...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor
  Sattler, Wolfin campaign at Chamber event
Scott Sattler and Bryant Wolfin, both candidates for Missouri district 145 representative, introduced their campaigns to the Perryville Chamber of Commerce and community members during the Chamber's coffee...
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KTVO-TV (ABC 3)   +2 other publications
  Tropical storm remnants pound Gulf states with heavy rain after tornadoes hit the Midwest
...flooding," National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan said. Ahead of the storm, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said police were preparing boats and setting up barricades in known flood areas. Collection...
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KCUR   +1 other publication
  Missourians protest data center conference and warn officials: 'We will remove them from office'
...Capitol Bluffs Center. The summit, labeled as an education event, was limited to members of the Missouri Association of Counties, Missouri Municipal League and the Missouri School Boards' Association. Vendors,...
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NorthwestMoInfo​.‌com
  6th District Congressional Candidate Nathan Willett Visits Harrison County
...in Bethany Wednesday. Nathan Willett was family roots in Atchison County and is currently a Kansas City councilman representing North Kansas City, Clay, and Platte Counties. Northwest Mo Info · Nathan Willet...
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KJLU 88​.‌9 FM
  Efforts to expand Room at the Inn in Jefferson City hit a setback
...to buy a former office building in the 100 block of Adams Street, near its current shelter and the Missouri River Regional Library. Hamilton says the space would allow them to have 30 beds, as well as a place...
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Ozark Radio News
  Willow Springs City Council to Meet Today
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING WILLOW SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL To be Held: Thursday, June 18, 2026 June 17, 2026 at 3:25pm (Date & Time Notice was Posted) Notice is hereby given that the Board of Aldermen of...
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Kansas City Star
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  What will become of the last open piece of property in Mission Hills? | Hudnall
...and had already spoken with a real estate broker. "Well, that kind of triggered us a little bit," Mayor Andy Weed told me last week in the council chambers of Mission Hills City Hall, just across the street...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Missouri lawmakers revive massive tax incentive tool
...storefronts. The district's overhaul was in part financed through a piece of 2003 legislation called the Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA). The program expired and stopped taking new applications...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  / Paywall
  Columbia sued over flight agreement with American Airlines
...over a revenue guarantee for American Airlines flights. The lawsuit argues the deal violates the Missouri Constitution's "gifts clause" by promising taxpayer money to a private corporation. Plaintiffs seek...
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Kansas City patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: How will KC’s new bus facial recognition cameras actually be used?
...aiming to spot banned riders and help find missing people. Funded by local and federal dollars after Missouri declined support, the pilot could launch this fall and has already sparked debate among riders over...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  MU professor breaks down lawsuit filed against Columbia and COU
COLUMBIA — A lawsuit against the City of Columbia over an air service agreement with American Airlines could shake up how public funds are used in Missouri. The Goldwater Institute is accusing the city...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Springfield City Council will discuss $32 million bond for proposed Andy’s Frozen Custard headquarters
...to build a new home for their company headquarters. The dessert company that started in southwest Missouri has since expanded to almost 200 locations in 15 states. "It’s good for the city of Springfield...
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Richmond Daily News
  Missouri schools face uncertain funding future
Missouri schools face uncertain funding future Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:49 Missouri school leaders are used to making difficult decisions. Every year, superintendents and their leadership teams and their...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Independence, Fort Osage schools file suit against Jackson County over county property tax relief credits
...a lawsuit filed by the Independence and Fort Osage school districts that challenges the county's property tax relief credits. Posted and last updated KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence and Fort Osage...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Petition aims to force public vote on Royals stadium plan. Why it may be too late
...plan to help fund a new Royals stadium near downtown may already be too late to stop the project. Mayor Quinton recently said as much on "Mundo in the Morning," a local radio talk show, when he was asked...
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Houston Herald
  Missouri voters passed a sales tax cap. Under Amendment 4, it would have failed
...politics and policy for news organizations across the Midwest, with most of that time focused on the Missouri statehouse as a reporter for The Kansas City Star.... More by Jason Hancock Amendment 4 would require...
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Joplin Globe
  Missouri voters passed a sales tax cap. Under Amendment 4, it would have failed
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KTVO-TV (ABC 3)
  Missouri voters passed a sales tax cap. Under Amendment 4, it would have failed
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KXEO AM-1340
  Lawsuit Challenges Columbia Airport Deal with American Airlines
...Goldwater Institute filed the lawsuit on behalf of two taxpayers, arguing the payment violates the Missouri Constitution’s ban on using public funds for private corporations. City leaders approved the incentive...
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Daily Dunklin Democrat   +6 other publications
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  Missouri voters passed a sales tax cap. Under Amendment 4, it would have failed
Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2016 barring state and local governments from imposing new sales taxes on most services — a measure its backers pitched as protection against future...
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Business 
 
Waterways Journal
  FreightWeekSTL Highlights Industry Needs
June 19, 2026 By Amelia Kingman Listen to this Article 0:00 FreightWeekSTL welcomed transportation professionals across multiple modes for its annual week-long conference from June 8 to 12. This year’s...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  MoDOT seeks public input on proposed Ingram Road interchange
...Ingram Road interchange in Sikeston that would convert the overpass to full access and require park right-of-way. SIKESTON - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on potential...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Kansas City's push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy
Officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are preparing to equip cameras on some public buses with facial recognition software capable of identifying passengers who appear on a list of banned riders or missing...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Missouri lawmakers revive massive tax incentive tool
...storefronts. The district's overhaul was in part financed through a piece of 2003 legislation called the Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA). The program expired and stopped taking new applications...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Governor, experts from across Missouri push back on fears around data center boom
Missouri is living in the reality of data centers and artificial intelligence, meaning it must adapt to, not avoid, the boom of data centers cropping up around the country, state officials said. State...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
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  Columbia sued over flight agreement with American Airlines
...over a revenue guarantee for American Airlines flights. The lawsuit argues the deal violates the Missouri Constitution's "gifts clause" by promising taxpayer money to a private corporation. Plaintiffs seek...
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Springfield News-Leader
  Springfield begins College Street historic survey, revitalization plan
...the effort will utilize $99,000 in Environmental Protection Agency's brownfields assessment grant funds to identify and address underutilized and potentially contaminated sites and align land use, infrastructure...
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St​.‌ Joseph News Press
  Hysteria is the one unlimited resource
...St. Joseph. If the facility requires anything close to or below 3.6 million gallons a day, and if Missouri American says it can meet the need, it’s hard to see how the community wouldn’t welcome it. Otherwise,...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  MU professor breaks down lawsuit filed against Columbia and COU
COLUMBIA — A lawsuit against the City of Columbia over an air service agreement with American Airlines could shake up how public funds are used in Missouri. The Goldwater Institute is accusing the city...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  Local church briefs 6/18/26
...every life challenge. Register on Concordia’s website: concordiasikeston.org or its Facebook page. FUNDRAISERS SIKESTON — Blacklight bingo night presented by The Christian Academy in Sikeston will begin at...
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Park Hills Daily Journal
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  Farmington Council Reviews Development Projects, Infrastructure Plans
Farmington council advanced rezoning, right-of-way changes and annexation, heard updates on major road and utility projects, and signaled phased utility rate hikes ahead. A longtime Columbia Street landmark...
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Richmond Daily News
  Missouri schools face uncertain funding future
Missouri schools face uncertain funding future Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:49 Missouri school leaders are used to making difficult decisions. Every year, superintendents and their leadership teams and their...
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KY3-TV Springfield   +2 other publications
  Missouri governor praises AI’s economic advantages while dismissing data center concerns during remarks at public forum
Gov. Mike Kehoe addressed a crowd of 200 at Missouri S&T about artificial intelligence and data centers, as those in the state are divided over the developing technology.(KY3) Published: Jun. 18, 2026...
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KCMO
  June 18 Update - Revive the Vine Kansas City News Releases
...more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Juneteenth Holiday Impacts All City buildings will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth. However, there will...
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KCUR
  Missouri governor hopes to shrink state budget as he prioritizes ending income tax
A new report from Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says Missouri is facing a budget cliff. Gov. Mike Kehoe says he thinks the state's budget needs to shrink as a result, and suggests some nonprofits or local municipalities...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  Ex-St. Louis building inspector plans to plead guilty in alleged $4M fraud case
...Ex-St. Louis building inspector plans to plead guilty in alleged $4M fraud case A former St. Louis city building inspector accused of defrauding the public of millions of dollars through a controversial...
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El Dorado Springs Sun
  Missouri DNR responds to assist city with sinkhole
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has mobilized assistance from its Missouri Geological Survey in response to a sinkhole that opened near I-70 and the Dome in St. Louis today. The large sinkhole...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
...international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday. The amateur draft for players residing in the U.S., Canada and Puerto...
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Business Times Missouri   +1 other publication
  Auditor Fitzpatrick issues closeout audit of Lieutenant Governor's Office
- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gives the Office of Lieutenant Governor while it was under the watch of current Governor Mike Kehoe a "good" rating. The...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Springfield launches Route 66/College Street Revitalization Plan and historical survey
...members may see field teams walking the corridor, taking photos and documenting site conditions from the right of way. This will help identify opportunities and potential environmental considerations for future...
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Nemo News
  Greentop Aldermen Approve Waste Plan Amendment, Metal Detector Purchase
GREENTOP, Mo. — The Greentop Board of Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s solid waste plan and authorized the purchase of a metal detector during its regular meeting Thursday, June 4, at Greentop...
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Springfield Business Journal Check
  Opinion: Business community advocacy strengthens Springfield’s voice in Jeff City
...lead members of the chamber board’s executive committee during our annual advocacy day in Jefferson City, where we met with lawmakers and championed issues important to Springfield-area employers. Those priorities...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Jackson seeks public input on Hubble Creek Recreational Trail project
...ADA-accessible pedestrian pathways along Hubble Creek. The Hubble Creek Recreational Trail Project Phase 3A is funded in part through the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives Program and is intended...
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Shelby County Herald
  Shelby County Looks to Revitalize its Towns
By Mark Requet Shelby County Economic Development Director Lisa Skelton is excited for the possibility of a revitalization project for four towns in Shelby County. She is working to get Shelbyville, Shelbina,...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Council approves study of JEFFTRAN amid driver shortage
...driver shortage, Jefferson City leaders are turning to outside consultants for answers. The Jefferson City Council approved a $124,884 contract with Olsson Inc. to conduct a study of the city's public transit...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to increase DUI, seat belt enforcement through Fourth of July
...Officials are encouraging motorists to designate a sober driver before celebrating, use a taxi, public transportation, a ride-sharing service or a sober friend or family member if impaired, and report suspected impaired...
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KXEO AM-1340
  Lawsuit Challenges Columbia Airport Deal with American Airlines
...Goldwater Institute filed the lawsuit on behalf of two taxpayers, arguing the payment violates the Missouri Constitution’s ban on using public funds for private corporations. City leaders approved the incentive...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Springfield couple to open Casita de Miau, the city’s first cat lounge
...pricing and student discounts. The business couple have partnered with the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri and are essentially loaning the felines from the nonprofit. The Humane Society is providing food...
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Kansas City Star
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  Don Toliver shows he is one of hip-hop’s hottest stars in his first KC show
...throughout the night. Dressed in a hazmat suit, Toliver ripped through multiple songs from his Billboard chart topping album "OCTANE" before throwing things back to his debut album, "Heaven or Hell." He...
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Daily Dunklin Democrat   +6 other publications
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  Missouri voters passed a sales tax cap. Under Amendment 4, it would have failed
Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2016 barring state and local governments from imposing new sales taxes on most services — a measure its backers pitched as protection against future...
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