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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Council member seeks alternative proposal to keep Andy’s HQ in downtown Springfield
...Custard headquartered downtown, Councilmember Brandon Jenson is planning to propose that the Springfield City Council table a vote on a development plan and bond package for a new headquarters in east Springfield...
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Kansas City Star
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  Missouri, KC voters face 5 key ballot questions Aug. 4. Here’s what we think | Walker
July 22, 2026 5:08 AM Missouri and Kansas City voters head to the polls Aug. 4 to decide on a mix of statewide constitutional amendments and local bond measures. The Kansas City Star Editorial Board has...
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Northeast News
  A Legacy of Service: Officer Jason Cooley Steps Off the Beat and Into City Hall
...beat. After a distinguished law enforcement career spanning more than three decades, Kansas City Missouri Police Department (KCPD) Officer Jason Cooley has retired. For residents of the Historic Northeast,...
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Northeast News
  Volunteers Tackle and Complete Flag Mural Restoration
...spearheaded by Lykins resident and artist Fai Beal, who championed the project to the KC Parks Board and Municipal Arts Commission. Following the work completed on Saturday, Beal posted this message on Facebook:...
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Northeast News
  Understanding Your August 4 Primary Ballot: A Historic Northeast Voter’s Guide
...Colonnade. This summer also brings an important opportunity for local residents to shape the future of our city and state at the ballot box. When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, they will face...
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Southeast Missourian
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  Out of the past: July 22
...summer missionaries — Julie Asher, Melanie Neeson, Haley Durall and Julia Metelski, all Southeast Missouri State University students — are serving as summer missionaries for 10 weeks through the Missouri...
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KBIA (NPR) Columbia
  Columbia approves renewable energy plan despite falling short of goal
KBIA | By Emma Becker & Sruthi Ramesh, KOMU 8 Published July 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM CDT Council members also approved replacing a 120-year-old bridge on the MKT Nature and Fitness Trail and changed a part...
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Kansas City Star
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  Ouster isn’t Manny Abarca’s first bout with public controversy. See the history
...scrutiny over the past year or so as the lawmaker faces active criminal charges in both Kansas and Missouri related to an alleged domestic violence altercation with his ex-wife in May 2025. Abarca had allegedly...
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Nevada KNMO Radio 97​.‌5 FM
  COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS OPENS FIRST 2026-27 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
...programs, making millions of dollars in funding available to organizations across central and southern Missouri. The foundation's annual competitive grantmaking budget totals $5.1 million, supporting the initatives...
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Kansas City Star
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  Inside revival of multicultural artwork in KC’s Northeast: ‘A community legacy’
...paintings against the retaining walls lining Van Brunt Street. Thrasher Foundation Repair company, Missouri Rep. Wick Thomas, Parks and Recreation volunteers and other local volunteers from around the city...
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St​.‌ Louis Economic Development
  Governor Kehoe Signs Land Bank Legislation
St. Louis County one step closer to establishing land bank On July 13, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 973, which will give most cities and counties in Missouri the ability to create a...
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Ozark Radio News
  West Plains City Official Addresses Community Backlash Surrounding Butler Park Renovation
...Replacement parts were costly and difficult to source. Furthermore, following recommendations from the Missouri State Parks Association and terms tied to original Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant...
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KJLU 88​.‌9 FM
  Union Pacific's Big Boy steam locomotive passes through mid-Missouri
Updated A piece of history rolls through mid-Missouri on a cross-country trip. Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 left Jefferson City Tuesday and made a stop in California. The steam locomotive is 133 feet...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Council member seeks alternative proposal to keep Andy’s HQ in downtown Springfield
...Custard headquartered downtown, Councilmember Brandon Jenson is planning to propose that the Springfield City Council table a vote on a development plan and bond package for a new headquarters in east Springfield...
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KWOC
  Wednesday, July 22, 2026
POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL APPROVES EIGHT PERCENT RAISE FOR POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES The Poplar Bluff City Council has approved a raise for employees of the Poplar Bluff Police Department....
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  PERSPECTIVE: Be polite, introduce yourself — words of wisdom from my parents
...stereotype bit the dust. I was fortunate to serve as director of accounting for the University of Missouri and the state, among other things. What I got to do was interesting, engaging and fun, and especially...
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Harrisons Original 94​.‌9FM & KHOZ AM900
  How Long Will the Lakes Region Get a Break From the Heat?
...Wednesday UPDATE UPDATE 9:15 am: The National Weather Service Office in Springfield has upgraded the Missouri Lakes Region, including the Branson area, to an Extreme Heat Warning until 7:00 pm this evening....
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Fulton Sun   +1 other publication
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  Lincoln University partners with regional critical materials project, expands program
...critical minerals and materials. This particular initiative is focused in the Kansas City area and Missouri and Kansas border. It is one of 12 "innovation engines" across the country, according to a Monday...
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Fulton Sun
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  Missouri’s back-to-school tax holiday will take place early August
The state's annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is coming up in early August. During the holiday, qualifying purchases in Missouri that relate to school supplies, computers, clothing and other school-related...
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Nevada KNMO Radio 97​.‌5 FM
  NEVADA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES DEMOLITION WORK ON CITY SQUARE DEVELOPMENT DURING JULY 21ST MEETING
NEVADA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES DEMOLITION WORK ON CITY SQUARE DEVELOPMENT DURING JULY 21ST MEETING Date: July 22, 2026, 10:31 am The Nevada City Council approved demolition work for the City Square development...
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Kansas City Star
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  If the Fan Fest heart arch at the WWI memorial moves, readers suggest where | Williams
...next with the arch, which of course must stay in Kansas City. As I said when I asked for input, Missouri is smack-dab in the middle of the country. We are the heart of America, so it’s fitting that the...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
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  Columbia trail bridge replacement will require closure this winter
July 22, 2026, 4:06 a.m. CT The Columbia City Council unanimously approved the replacement of a 120-year-old bridge on the MKT Trail. The new $640,000 bridge will feature a concrete deck and a free-span...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  JEFFTRAN driver shortage prompts city to consider transit changes
...very hard to do," Stegeman said. Driscoll worked for JEFFTRAN for more than 30 years. During Monday's City Council meeting, Mayor Ron Fitzwater presented him with a key to the city in recognition of his service....
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  District 60 candidates tackle budget, Amendment 5 as Missouri election approaches
Candidates for the Republican primary in the Missouri House of Representatives District 60 face questions as the election approaches. Three individuals will be listed on the ballot for voters: local business...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 chugs through central Missouri
CALIFORNIA, Missouri -- "We are so happy to be here in Missouri," Union Pacific Corporate Communications representative Robynn Tysver said Tuesday. "This is an incredible turnout. It couldn't be a more...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Jefferson City cuts $1.2M rooftop pool from conference center plans
...$1 million from the proposed conference center project by eliminating a rooftop pool. The Jefferson City government is preparing to build a conference center with an attached hotel and parking garage at the...
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Fulton Sun
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  Public comment open for 2027 Route F bridge rehabilitation project
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking public feedback on plans to improve the Route F bridge in Callaway County. A release states MoDOT plans include replacing the bridge's driving...
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Chesterfield Patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: Which metal heavyweights are hitting The Factory this November?
...Ellisville 7:00 pm Friday July 24 Grant's Farm, 7385 Grant Rd, St. Louis 6:00 pm Saturday July 25 City Winery St. Louis, 3730 Foundry Way Ste 158, St. Louis 12:00 pm The Golden Record, 2720 Cherokee St,...
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Springfield patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: What Springfield wants out of your trash after the Noble Hill fire.
... 3. New Axon body camera's coming to Springfield Police Department (ozarksfirst.com) — Springfield City Council has approved a $5.3 million plan for new Axon body cameras that use AI to draft reports and...
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Northeast News
  A Legacy of Service: Officer Jason Cooley Steps Off the Beat and Into City Hall
...beat. After a distinguished law enforcement career spanning more than three decades, Kansas City Missouri Police Department (KCPD) Officer Jason Cooley has retired. For residents of the Historic Northeast,...
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Harrisons Original 94​.‌9FM & KHOZ AM900
  Some Property Owners Seeing Reappraisal Notices
...updated real-estate values following the 2026 reappraisal. Some owners may eventually pay higher property taxes because assessed values have increased. A state law passed in 2023 requires Arkansas counties...
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Benton County Enterprise
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  Dogs can need more than kibble, walks and love − consider the escalating expenses of their medical care before you adopt
...Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. Lincoln Recognizes Fair Housing Month with Mayoral Proclamation The City of Lincoln, Missouri has officially joined a broader regional effort to highlight...
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Park Hills Daily Journal
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  Park Hills Long-Term Recovery Committee Established Following July Flooding
...especially impacted, with addresses on Front and Camilla Streets bearing the brunt of the waters. Mayor Stacey Easter said the committee was created after she and the city administrator recognized the need...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  Ladue apartment development denial opens conversation of flooding concerns
The development of new apartments in Ladue was denied Monday by the city council. Published: Jul. 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT|Updated: seconds ago LADUE, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The development of new apartments...
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KMZU 100​.‌7 FM Carrollton
  Concordia Board of Aldermen review current budget
...The Concordia Board of Aldermen conducted a review of its current budget during last night's meeting. City Administrator Dale Klussman says the budget outlook is positive. Klussman details the electric, water,...
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Sheridan Express
  Community Calendar for July 22nd, 2026
...plane crash 50 years ago. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 2:00 pm. August 3rd - Hopkins City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, Hopkins Community Building. August 4th - Primary Election Day for Missouri...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Interview with Shane Kampeter, candidate for Missouri’s 60th House District
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shane Kampeter is a Republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Kampeter is a lifelong Jefferson City resident and current Jefferson City Fifth Ward council member. He formerly...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  Innovation District law is signed in Missouri; now comes the hard part for downtowns statewide
Developer Charles Goldman says the new framework could reshape St. Louis, but cities across Missouri and the state still must build the process before incentives fully kick in Published: Jul. 21, 2026...
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Springfield News-Leader
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  P&Z approves 2 new high-density housing development proposals
...uses was requested by Westward Land Co. LLC. The LLC is registered to Brad King, according to the Missouri Secretary of State business database. King is the owner of King Built, a local primarily residential...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  House District 60 candidate interviews: Scott Spencer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Scott Spencer is a republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Spencer is a lifelong resident of Jefferson City and a former fire captain and firefighter with the Jefferson...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  'There's no way we were going to miss history': Big Boy draws crowds
...as Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, rolls through Missouri. Taylor Bowman, KOMU 8 Reporter CALIFORNIA — Crowds of people lined the tracks in California, ...
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Missouri Independent   +8 other publications
  Graves-linked group alleges Nathan Willett violated state, federal campaign-finance laws
...nonprofit that later gave nearly the same amount to a super PAC backing his congressional bid Kansas City Councilman Nathan Willett speaks to voters near Maryville, Missouri on July 1 during his run to represent...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  reStart opens family lodge in former Main Street hotel to house homeless families in Kansas City
Posted KSHB 41 reporter Megan Abundis covers Kansas City, Missouri, including neighborhoods in the southern part of the city. She also focuses on issues regarding scams. Share your story idea with Megan....
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  Calendar of Events for 7/23/26
...and can be purchased at the kindergarten office. Cash, check or Venmo accepted. The PTO is raising funds to help purchase an electronic sign for the school. There will be concessions at the bingo to purchase,...
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KBIA (NPR) Columbia
  Columbia approves renewable energy plan despite falling short of goal
KBIA | By Emma Becker & Sruthi Ramesh, KOMU 8 Published July 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM CDT Council members also approved replacing a 120-year-old bridge on the MKT Nature and Fitness Trail and changed a part...
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KY3-TV Springfield   +1 other publication
  Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick initiates petition audit of the city of Salem, Mo.
Published: Jul. 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM CDT|Updated: seconds ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick will answer the call of concerned citizens of the city of Salem by...
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Kansas City Star
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  Amid mystery payments, lawsuits and exits of top leaders, Independence seeks new chief
...identify qualified candidates, according to a news release. The chief of police reports directly to the city manager and is responsible for leading department operations, overseeing the department’s budget, developing...
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KZRG 1310 AM/102​.‌9 FM Joplin
  Joplin voters could get chance to breathe new life into Memorial Hall
...structure to make the announcement on Tuesday. House Bill 1867, signed into law on July 13, amends Missouri law to allow Joplin residents to decide in a future general election whether to raise the city's...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Spencer: Data center criticism is valid, but St. Louis shouldn’t be ‘NIMBY city’
...Mansouri Published July 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM CDT Brian Munoz / St. Louis Public Radio St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer speaks to the media after being sworn in on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at City Hall. As...
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Kansas City Star
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  FBI announces 19 arrests in law enforcement surge targeting human trafficking in KC
...and Bourbon counties participated in the surge. Efforts were also supported by several federal and state agencies, such as the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations,...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  SEDALIA ADOPTS UPDATED AGREEMENT WITH GFL ENVIRONMENTAL
The Sedalia City Council voted unanimously Monday, July 20 to adopt a one-year agreement that will see the city’s trash continue to be deposited at a landfill just outside the city. The agreement will...
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cassville-democrat​.‌com
  Cassville public water concerns arise
City administrator questions scenarios that may lead to contamination By Sheila Harris sheilahariisads@gmail.com Richard Asbill, city administrator of Cassville, is concerned about the future quality of...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Lebanon’s president meets with Trump in Washington to push for Israeli troop withdrawal
...anonymity in accordance with military guidelines, said the withdrawal had not yet begun. Village mayor waits for safety to be confirmed Abed Ezzeldine, mayor of Zawtar al-Gharbieh, said they were waiting...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  NT Daily 7/21: Lincoln's Big Plans, Child Care Waitlists & Local Updates
...manufacturing and showcasing innovative agricultural research. We also break down why thousands of Missouri children remain on a childcare assistance waitlist, what the State Board of Education is discussing...
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BUZ Como
  Divided council adopts DNR-demanded language on waste from encampments
The Columbia City Council approved new stormwater language specifically identifying waste from homeless encampments Monday night, despite objections that the state-mandated wording unnecessarily singles...
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Kansas City Star
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  Inside revival of multicultural artwork in KC’s Northeast: ‘A community legacy’
...paintings against the retaining walls lining Van Brunt Street. Thrasher Foundation Repair company, Missouri Rep. Wick Thomas, Parks and Recreation volunteers and other local volunteers from around the city...
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Heartlander News
  Republicans eye seven more districts for potential majority gains in upcoming midterms
...districts across the country, creating potential pickup opportunities for Republicans, the NRCC says. Missouri’s 5th Congressional District now includes more rural communities, shifting it from reliably Democratic...
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wcmissourinews​.‌com
  Local Government Meeting today in West Central Missouri
Join us in West Central Missouri for today's event: Slater City Council Regular Meeting. Slater City Council Regular Meeting Location: City of Slater City Council Time: All day Date: Tuesday, July 21
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Council member seeks alternative proposal to keep Andy’s HQ in downtown Springfield
...Custard headquartered downtown, Councilmember Brandon Jenson is planning to propose that the Springfield City Council table a vote on a development plan and bond package for a new headquarters in east Springfield...
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93​.‌9 The Eagle   +1 other publication
  (LISTEN): Missouri’s Amendment One involves parks, soils and water sales tax extension
By Brian Hauswirth Missouri voters will head to the polls in August to cast ballots on Amendment One, which is an extension of Missouri’s parks, soils and water sales tax. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe...
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Harrisons Original 94​.‌9FM & KHOZ AM900
  How Long Will the Lakes Region Get a Break From the Heat?
...Wednesday UPDATE UPDATE 9:15 am: The National Weather Service Office in Springfield has upgraded the Missouri Lakes Region, including the Branson area, to an Extreme Heat Warning until 7:00 pm this evening....
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Fulton Sun
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  Missouri’s back-to-school tax holiday will take place early August
The state's annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is coming up in early August. During the holiday, qualifying purchases in Missouri that relate to school supplies, computers, clothing and other school-related...
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Kansas City Star
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  Missouri, KC voters face 5 key ballot questions Aug. 4. Here’s what we think | Walker
July 22, 2026 5:08 AM Missouri and Kansas City voters head to the polls Aug. 4 to decide on a mix of statewide constitutional amendments and local bond measures. The Kansas City Star Editorial Board has...
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Kansas City Star
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  Video explainer: What to know about Missouri Amendment 5 income tax | Opinion
By Toriano Porter Summary generated with AI assistance July 22, 2026 5:07 AM Missouri voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to approve Amendment 5, a constitutional proposal that would gradually eliminate...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
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  Columbia trail bridge replacement will require closure this winter
July 22, 2026, 4:06 a.m. CT The Columbia City Council unanimously approved the replacement of a 120-year-old bridge on the MKT Trail. The new $640,000 bridge will feature a concrete deck and a free-span...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Cole County’s sudden purchase of new network switches sparks debate on shared IT costs
...departments across the county, and especially the public works, EMS and sheriff departments that levy a sales tax, would see a second un-budgeted IT expense come out of their bottom line, EMS Chief Eric Hoy said....
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  District 60 candidates tackle budget, Amendment 5 as Missouri election approaches
Candidates for the Republican primary in the Missouri House of Representatives District 60 face questions as the election approaches. Three individuals will be listed on the ballot for voters: local business...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Jefferson City cuts $1.2M rooftop pool from conference center plans
...$1 million from the proposed conference center project by eliminating a rooftop pool. The Jefferson City government is preparing to build a conference center with an attached hotel and parking garage at the...
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KCUR   +1 other publication
  This couple moved to Missouri for its affordability. Here's what they found
...growing young family like ours, or we would have to make some big sacrifices and be outside of the city itself," Ryan Arthur, 41, said. In June, the couple and their two children — ages 4.5 years and 9...
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KTTN Trenton
  Missouri shoppers can save on school essentials during sales tax holiday
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and continue through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. During the tax...
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Northeast News
  Redrawn Lines: Six Republicans Seek to Challenge Longtime Representative Emanuel Cleaver in MO-5 Race
...is shaping up to be a pivotal election day for local, state, and federal races. But for voters in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District (MO-5), the Republican primary carries a unique intrigue. Six Republican...
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Northeast News
  Understanding Your August 4 Primary Ballot: A Historic Northeast Voter’s Guide
...Colonnade. This summer also brings an important opportunity for local residents to shape the future of our city and state at the ballot box. When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, they will face...
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Harrisons Original 94​.‌9FM & KHOZ AM900
  Some Property Owners Seeing Reappraisal Notices
...updated real-estate values following the 2026 reappraisal. Some owners may eventually pay higher property taxes because assessed values have increased. A state law passed in 2023 requires Arkansas counties...
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Park Hills Daily Journal   +1 other publication
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  Veterans encouraged to apply for managed deer hunts at Mark Twain, Crowder state parks
Missouri veterans and service members can apply by Sept. 4 for all-inclusive, guided deer hunts at Mark Twain and Crowder state parks, with 35 spots available. Missouri Dept. of Conservation Missouri...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Shell Knob, Mo., fire district bond measure would raise property taxes, but ballot doesn’t say so
...$4.5 million in bonds on the August primary ballot, but the ballot question does not mention the property-tax increase that would come with a yes vote. The Central Crossing district serves the Shell Knob...
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Boone County Journal
  Amendment 5 shifts tax burden to residents least able to afford it
I strongly oppose Amendment 5 because it shifts the burden of Missouri funding onto the people least able to afford it. Since most income tax is paid by higher-income residents, eliminating it would primarily...
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KY3-TV Springfield   +1 other publication
  Missouri no-excuse absentee voting now open ahead of Aug. 4 primary
...PM CDT|Updated: moments ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - No-excuse absentee voting is now underway in Missouri, allowing residents to cast an early ballot at select central locations in their county through Election...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  No-excuse absentee voting begins in Missouri ahead of Aug. 4 primary
...CDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - No-excuse absentee voting began Tuesday in Missouri ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election. Voters will weigh in on four statewide constitutional amendments....
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Income vs. sales taxes: Who benefits from Missouri's Amendment 5
CENTRALIA — Missouri Amendment 5, which all voters will see on the Aug. 4 ballot, asks whether the state should overhaul its tax base. Right now, 61% of Missouri's general revenue funds come from income...
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417 Magazine
  A Guide to Back-to-School Season in the Ozarks
...family start the school year in Springfield ultra-prepared. 2026 First Day of School by District Missouri Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Every August, Missouri hosts a "sales tax holiday," when many school-related...
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Spectrum News St​.‌ Louis
  Proposed $6.8M expansion for Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex
...a source that by law must be used on tourism or the convention center. Voters passed a hotel motel sales tax in 1990 to support the convention center and tourism; that resulted in a one-time payment of around...
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Metro Voice
  Missouri Ballot Amendment Voter Guide
Metro Voice is weighing in on Missouri’s amendments on the August 4 ballot. Several have the opportunity to change the state for generations to come. Amendment 1 Parks and Conservation Sales Tax Renewal....
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Sheridan Express
  Community Calendar for July 22nd, 2026
...plane crash 50 years ago. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 2:00 pm. August 3rd - Hopkins City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm, Hopkins Community Building. August 4th - Primary Election Day for Missouri...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Interview with Shane Kampeter, candidate for Missouri’s 60th House District
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shane Kampeter is a Republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Kampeter is a lifelong Jefferson City resident and current Jefferson City Fifth Ward council member. He formerly...
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KRMS
  Missouri’s "Back To School" Sale Tax Holiday Begins August 7th
This year’s Back-to School Sales Tax Holiday across Missouri is on the calendar for August 7th through the 9th. The Department of Revenue says it begins at 12:01-am on the 7TH and will run through Midnight...
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Kansas City Star
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  Manny Abarca, voted out as chair, touts wins and recommits to political future
...represents. "I am proud of what we accomplished during my time as Chair, including finalizing the property tax class action settlement and working with County Executive LeVota to advance reforms that protect...
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Webster County Citizen   +2 other publications
  Six things to know about Amendment 5, the state plan to phase out income tax Kurt Erickson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jul 21, 2026 1 hr ago
Missouri voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to give state lawmakers the power to begin raising sales and use taxes to replace the state's income tax. The heavily contested proposal, known as Amendment 5,...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  House District 60 candidate interviews: Kyerra Johnson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Kyerra Johnson is a Republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Johnson is originally from East St. Louis, Illinois, but has worked within Missouri's government for several...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  House District 60 candidate interviews: Scott Spencer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Scott Spencer is a republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Spencer is a lifelong resident of Jefferson City and a former fire captain and firefighter with the Jefferson...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  GOP candidates for House District 60 say Amendment 5 high on voters’ minds
KMIZ Republican candidates for Missouri House District 60 COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Republican candidates hoping to represent Jefferson City in the Missouri House say they're hearing a lot on the campaign...
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Kansas City Star
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  Endorsement: The Star on whether to choose statewide election of tax assessors | Opinion
July 21, 2026 2:10 PM Jackson County is the only charter county in Missouri that appoints its property assessor. Because of a local vote last year, the next assessor would be elected in the 2028 general...
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Atchison County Mail   +1 other publication
  COMMENTARY: On Missouri Amendment 4, former judge asks, "I know what it says, but what does it do?"
July 21, 2026 By Mike Wolff The Missouri Constitution is the people’s constitution. Every word of it has been approved by a simple majority statewide vote. For 118 years, important provisions of our constitution...
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KZRG 1310 AM/102​.‌9 FM Joplin
  Missouri’s sales tax-free back-to-school weekend returns Aug. 7-9
Missouri’s sales tax-free back-to-school weekend returns Aug. 7-9 Missouri shoppers will get a break on back-to-school purchases during the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from 12:01 a.m....
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  BIDS OPENED FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS LEADING TO NEW LOVE’S AT JUNCTION
...Stop under construction at the Marshall Junction are now in the hands of the taxing district formed to fund the project. Members of the Love’s Marshall Junction Transportation Development District, which had...
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KCHI-FM 102​.‌5 CHILLICOTHE
  Back To School Sales Tax Holiday
Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, August 7th, at 12:01 am, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 9th. During this time, certain purchases are exempt from all state...
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KFTK Radio 97​.‌1 St​.‌ Louis
  Ryan Wiggins Compares Florida and New York to Make the Case for Killing Missouri's Income Tax
...river in Illinois to back Marc's push for Amendment 5, dismantling the argument that eliminating Missouri's income tax just shifts the burden elsewhere. His proof: Florida has no income tax and a budget...
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KZIM-AM 960 Cape Girardeau
  Missouri Department of Revenue Reminds Shoppers of Tax-Free Weekend
The Missouri Department of Revenue reminds everyone of the yearly sales tax break as back-to-school preparations get underway. The DOR states that the sales tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August...
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The Narrative Matters
  Hundreds Rally Across Missouri to Reject Amendments 4 and 5 Ahead of August 4 Vote
...doors to defeat Amendments 4 and 5 in the upcoming August 4 primary election. (Photo courtesy of Missouri Workers Power) ST. LOUIS — July 18, 2026 — More than 250 residents from St. Louis and St. Charles...
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Southeast Missourian
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  Speak Out: Spending problems
...on elections, government spending, taxes, Trump and Biden, unions, emergency services funding and Missouri Amendments 4 and 5 in this Speak Out column. The Speak Out column allows readers to voice their...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Council member seeks alternative proposal to keep Andy’s HQ in downtown Springfield
...Custard headquartered downtown, Councilmember Brandon Jenson is planning to propose that the Springfield City Council table a vote on a development plan and bond package for a new headquarters in east Springfield...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  COLLISION WEST OF TIPTON INJURES WOMAN
...injuries after a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Route 50 west of that city Tuesday, July 21. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the 20-year-old had the right of way as she was driving west on Route 50...
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KWOC
  Wednesday, July 22, 2026
POPLAR BLUFF CITY COUNCIL APPROVES EIGHT PERCENT RAISE FOR POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES The Poplar Bluff City Council has approved a raise for employees of the Poplar Bluff Police Department....
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  PERSPECTIVE: Be polite, introduce yourself — words of wisdom from my parents
...stereotype bit the dust. I was fortunate to serve as director of accounting for the University of Missouri and the state, among other things. What I got to do was interesting, engaging and fun, and especially...
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Nevada KNMO Radio 97​.‌5 FM
  NEVADA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES DEMOLITION WORK ON CITY SQUARE DEVELOPMENT DURING JULY 21ST MEETING
NEVADA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES DEMOLITION WORK ON CITY SQUARE DEVELOPMENT DURING JULY 21ST MEETING Date: July 22, 2026, 10:31 am The Nevada City Council approved demolition work for the City Square development...
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Kansas City Star
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  Missouri, KC voters face 5 key ballot questions Aug. 4. Here’s what we think | Walker
July 22, 2026 5:08 AM Missouri and Kansas City voters head to the polls Aug. 4 to decide on a mix of statewide constitutional amendments and local bond measures. The Kansas City Star Editorial Board has...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Cole County’s sudden purchase of new network switches sparks debate on shared IT costs
...departments across the county, and especially the public works, EMS and sheriff departments that levy a sales tax, would see a second un-budgeted IT expense come out of their bottom line, EMS Chief Eric Hoy said....
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  District 60 candidates tackle budget, Amendment 5 as Missouri election approaches
Candidates for the Republican primary in the Missouri House of Representatives District 60 face questions as the election approaches. Three individuals will be listed on the ballot for voters: local business...
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Fulton Sun
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  Public comment open for 2027 Route F bridge rehabilitation project
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking public feedback on plans to improve the Route F bridge in Callaway County. A release states MoDOT plans include replacing the bridge's driving...
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KCUR   +1 other publication
  This couple moved to Missouri for its affordability. Here's what they found
...growing young family like ours, or we would have to make some big sacrifices and be outside of the city itself," Ryan Arthur, 41, said. In June, the couple and their two children — ages 4.5 years and 9...
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Chesterfield Patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: Which metal heavyweights are hitting The Factory this November?
...Ellisville 7:00 pm Friday July 24 Grant's Farm, 7385 Grant Rd, St. Louis 6:00 pm Saturday July 25 City Winery St. Louis, 3730 Foundry Way Ste 158, St. Louis 12:00 pm The Golden Record, 2720 Cherokee St,...
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St​.‌ Louis patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: Why are downtown St. Louis light pole outlets suddenly sticky?
...65 degrees. 📰 News we're reading 1. Sticky Situation: Police investigate possible tampering with city light poles (kmov.com) — Downtown St. Louis police are investigating after a man was seen allegedly...
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Northeast News
  Understanding Your August 4 Primary Ballot: A Historic Northeast Voter’s Guide
...Colonnade. This summer also brings an important opportunity for local residents to shape the future of our city and state at the ballot box. When voters head to the polls on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, they will face...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, data center proposal sparks concern from neighbors
Another data center could be coming to the Kansas City area, with developers proposing a 20-story building located in the heart of downtown. Posted KSHB 41 reporter Isabella Ledonne reports on stories...
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Boone County Journal
  Amendment 5 shifts tax burden to residents least able to afford it
I strongly oppose Amendment 5 because it shifts the burden of Missouri funding onto the people least able to afford it. Since most income tax is paid by higher-income residents, eliminating it would primarily...
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KY3-TV Springfield   +1 other publication
  Missouri no-excuse absentee voting now open ahead of Aug. 4 primary
...PM CDT|Updated: moments ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - No-excuse absentee voting is now underway in Missouri, allowing residents to cast an early ballot at select central locations in their county through Election...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Interview with Shane Kampeter, candidate for Missouri’s 60th House District
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shane Kampeter is a Republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Kampeter is a lifelong Jefferson City resident and current Jefferson City Fifth Ward council member. He formerly...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  Innovation District law is signed in Missouri; now comes the hard part for downtowns statewide
Developer Charles Goldman says the new framework could reshape St. Louis, but cities across Missouri and the state still must build the process before incentives fully kick in Published: Jul. 21, 2026...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Kansas City’s biotech industry gets boost with $38.1M in federal funding
Posted KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City region’s biotech industry learned Monday that a regional consortium earned $38.1 million in federal funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration....
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cassville-democrat​.‌com
  Community Voices — Merlyn Johnson: Amendment 5 presents important questions about Missouri’s future
On Aug. 4, Missouri voters will decide the fate of Amendment 5, one of the most significant tax proposals to appear on a statewide ballot in many years. Supporters believe it will strengthen Missouri’s...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  House District 60 candidate interviews: Kyerra Johnson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Kyerra Johnson is a Republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Johnson is originally from East St. Louis, Illinois, but has worked within Missouri's government for several...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  House District 60 candidate interviews: Scott Spencer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Scott Spencer is a republican running for Missouri’s 60th House District. Spencer is a lifelong resident of Jefferson City and a former fire captain and firefighter with the Jefferson...
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Kansas City Star
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  Kansas City BioHub to receive millions for manufacturing, research, supply chains
By Alexa Newsom July 21, 2026 3:42 PM The Economic Development Administration plans to award about $34 million to the KC BioHub as part of its effort to invest in domestic technological development,...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  Calendar of Events for 7/23/26
...and can be purchased at the kindergarten office. Cash, check or Venmo accepted. The PTO is raising funds to help purchase an electronic sign for the school. There will be concessions at the bingo to purchase,...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  GOP candidates for House District 60 say Amendment 5 high on voters’ minds
KMIZ Republican candidates for Missouri House District 60 COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Republican candidates hoping to represent Jefferson City in the Missouri House say they're hearing a lot on the campaign...
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KY3-TV Springfield   +1 other publication
  Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick initiates petition audit of the city of Salem, Mo.
Published: Jul. 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM CDT|Updated: seconds ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick will answer the call of concerned citizens of the city of Salem by...
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Missouri Public Transit Association
  Cape Girardeau County Transit Seeks Executive Director
...accountability, teamwork, and public service.  Oversee fixed-route, demand-response, and other transportation services, including scheduling, dispatch, customer service, maintenance coordination, incident...
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Missouri S&T News and Events
  S&T innovators take ideas to National I-Corps
Three Missouri S&T research teams are taking the next step toward transforming ideas into solutions through the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program , led by Dr. Sajal Das ,...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  BIDS OPENED FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS LEADING TO NEW LOVE’S AT JUNCTION
...Stop under construction at the Marshall Junction are now in the hands of the taxing district formed to fund the project. Members of the Love’s Marshall Junction Transportation Development District, which had...
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Spectrum News St​.‌ Louis   +2 other publications
  Mo. Independent: Uncertain congressional map hangs over Missouri’s crowded 5th District GOP primary
The Republican nomination in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District could, in the weeks after the Aug. 4 primary, become a prize not worth having. Six candidates are competing for the nomination in a district...
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Southeast Missourian
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  Scott County GOP presiding commissioner race: Tetley and Schlosser outline priorities
...actively engaged in that farming operation my entire life. I have an agri-business degree from Southeast Missouri State University. My wife and I also owned an operated the Pizza Inn franchise in Sikeston for 23...
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