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Jefferson City News Tribune
  From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse, neglect
Conversations with survivors of sexual abuse left Missouri state Sen. Tracy McCreery wondering what could have prevented the harm, leading her to sponsor a bill that would require clergy and religious workers...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Residency requirement complicates search for city attorney
...posed a challenge in the hiring process, according to city officials. The city attorney represents the city government in court, advises the City Council and the mayor concerning legal questions and approves...
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Ballwin-Ellisville Patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: EDGE Aquatic Center Opens 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 7:00 pm Wednesday May 27 146th Annual Meeting of the J The J - Staenberg...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  Out of the past: May 22
...to read and do research. 1976 Preparations are being made for the opening of Cape Girardeau’s municipal swimming pool in Capaha Park on Memorial Day; Robert Gass, city parks and recreation director, says...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
  / Paywall
  Ground breaks on market pavilion as new hub for Historic Downtown Sikeston
...with a permanent farmers market and community events. By Leonna Heuring~Standard Democrat SIKESTON — City officials, past and present, joined the Burch family and community members in Historic Downtown Sikeston...
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West Side Leader
  Calendar of Events May 21-28
...Call 636-282-0415. Teen Book Club, 6:45 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204. Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior...
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KTTN Trenton
  Trenton Municipal Airport limits flights after flood runway damage
...See Additional Sharing Options The City of Trenton has announced the temporary closure of Trenton Municipal Airport’s Runway 18/36 due to debris located along the runway’s edge. City officials said the runway...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  New director named to lead Jackson County Detention Center
...former director, Diana Knapp, resigned from the position, and she was later appointed by Kansas City, Missouri, to lead prevention, rehabilitation and public safety initiatives for the city. The new director,...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor
  County seeking applicants for hospital board vacancy
...Board of Trustees following the resignation of Board President Joe Hutchinson. In accordance with Missouri State Statute 205.170.6, which states "any vacancy in the board of trustees occasioned by removal,...
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Missouri Soybeans
  Biodiesel is Helping Farmers And Fleets Stretch Fuel Dollars
As input costs continue challenging farmers and diesel users across Missouri, many are looking for practical ways to improve efficiency and manage operating expenses without sacrificing performance. Increasingly,...
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Missouri Independent
  Automatic retirement plans spread as states, cities push workers to build nest eggs
...city-sponsored retirement plan for workers whose employers don’t offer them. Voters on Tuesday sanctioned the city council’s PhillySaves program by adopting a change to the city charter. The move will require employers...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  COUNCIL CONNECTION: Love for community at the heart of Lorenzo Ware’s service to Sikeston Ward Four
Editor’s note: This is the last in a series of articles highlighting Sikeston City Council members. SIKESTON — Lorenzo Ware is the Ward Four Representative for the City of Sikeston, and he is currently...
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Maryville Daily Forum   +2 other publications
  Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions in rural Missouri
...2,000 acres near New Florence — and local officials are preparing to offer Google a 70% personal property tax abatement. Google announced Wednesday that it will invest $15 billion in a data center south...
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Missouri Independent   +3 other publications
  Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions in rural Missouri
...their growth does not come at the expense of the community this center calls home" (Steph Quinn / Missouri Independent). HIGH HILL — A $5 million federal pandemic recovery grant helped Montgomery County...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  As tornado demolitions begin in St. Louis, dust and health concerns swirl
..."But if he wasn't spraying, you probably wouldn't even be able to see the machine with all the dust." City, state and federal contractors are slated to demolish hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed by the...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Foundation hosts fifth annual police ball, banquet
...community supporting each other," Thomas said. "They support us, we support them. It's a win-win." Mayor Ron Fitzwater said he looks forward to the annual opportunity to celebrate the city's heroes. Residents...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Residency requirement complicates search for city attorney
...posed a challenge in the hiring process, according to city officials. The city attorney represents the city government in court, advises the City Council and the mayor concerning legal questions and approves...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  MoDOT anticipating record number of work zones, travelers this summer
Travelers can expect a record number of work zones on Missouri highways this summer. The Show Me State is on track to have more than 1,000 simultaneous work zones on state routes this summer, said Becky...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  / Paywall
  Columbia will take at least 1 year to develop data center permit rules
May 22, 2026, 4:06 a.m. CT The Columbia City Council approved a one-year administrative delay on permitting for data centers. City staff will use the time to develop use-specific standards for data centers,...
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Kansas City patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: What will really change under the new Country Club Plaza plan?
...and low of 63 degrees. 📰 News we're reading 1. Country Club Plaza redevelopment approved by Kansas City council (kctv5.com) — Kansas City's council has approved a major redevelopment framework for the Country...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  The populations of JoCo’s largest cities grew in 2025. So did their housing costs
...2030, unless a community requests a special census of its population before then. In Kansas City, Missouri, the data counted an estimated 521,220 people in July 2025, according to the data, up from 516,539...
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Excelsior Springs Standard
  Grants sought for downtown revitalization
...sought for downtown revitalization Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:41 By Miranda Jamison Excelsior Springs city officials are pursuing a proposed $750,000 state grant for downtown revitalization aimed at helping...
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Richmond Daily News
  Building community connections
Building community connections Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:40 COMMUNITY BANK OF MISSOURI President and COO Stephanie Landwehr (left) welcomes Richmond City Administrator Tonya Willim to the gathering. Premium...
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Richmond Daily News
  Council backs Blue Shield effort for police department
...department Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:40 Richmond city leaders are pursuing continued participation in Missouri’s Blue Shield program as officials seek future grant opportunities tied to law enforcement funding...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Kansas City, Missouri, adds 5 measures to August ballot
Posted KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council announced Thursday it has sent five measures to the Aug. 4 ballot. The measures are focused on affordable housing, civic facilities, ...
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krcgtv​.‌com
  Surge in data center projects statewide spurs controversy
...centers, the development boom has led many communities to take proactive positions at the county or city level. "It's got to be right for the community and I've told any county commissioner, mayors I've...
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KOAM-TV Channel 7 (ABC) Joplin
  Carl Junction residents push for railroad crossing repairs after crashes
...subsequent incident in May when a semi-truck became stranded at the same crossing. Newly elected Mayor Tom Paul believes initial repairs made after the April crash may have worsened conditions at the intersection....
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Curbside recycling changes are coming to Columbia and Ashland
...no additional cost. However, a potential increase in cost for residents is moving through Columbia City Council, West said. West said the city is working on making glass discarding available to Columbia...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
  / Paywall
  Ground breaks on market pavilion as new hub for Historic Downtown Sikeston
...with a permanent farmers market and community events. By Leonna Heuring~Standard Democrat SIKESTON — City officials, past and present, joined the Burch family and community members in Historic Downtown Sikeston...
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Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
  Native Artists to Hold Miniature Making Workshops at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
...Miniatures will be hosting Native artists from across the country for micro-residencies in Kansas City, Missouri. Beginning on June 5, 2026, artist-in-resident LaDonna Victoriano (Pueblo of Acoma), featured artist...
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Platte County Landmark
  30 Years Ago-May 23, 1996
...This "Welcome to Platte City" sign has gone up in recent days. Shown with the sign are Keith Moody, city administrator, Jack Coots and Patsy Baber. Tags: Edgertonplatte cityplatte countyPublic Safety "The...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Lawsuit renews focus on Kansas City FBI probe. Here’s what we know
...Policy. A whistleblower lawsuit and a high-profile retirement renewed interest in the FBI probe. City Manager Mario Vasquez has said the investigation dates back to at least January 2024. Melissa Kozakiewicz...
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Platte County Landmark
  Artificial intelligence collab, Memorial Day
...for those of us that want to be less connected. I think back to this often. I saw a car company billboard advertisement in the early 1990’s that had a web site address for more information and I thought...
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California Democrat
  Peace Run passes through Mid-Missouri during USA journey
...odyssey. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run went to the Capitol building Saturday morning with Mayor Ron Fitzwater to present an award to local nonprofit organization Building Community Bridges. The...
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KCHI-FM 102​.‌5 CHILLICOTHE
  Applications Accepted For Chillicothe Airport Board Opening
...Advisory Board still have time to apply to the position that will be filled by appointment. Chillicothe Mayor Thersa Kelly will accept letters of interest for the opening. The appointment will be to fill an...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  She spoke with the FBI. Kansas City fired her days later, lawsuit says
...Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter. A whistleblower lawsuit filed against Kansas City this week has offered fresh details about a sweeping criminal probe that has upended City Hall over...
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NorthwestMoInfo​.‌com
  St. Joseph City Council Meets Tuesday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The St. Joseph City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday. Among the bills to be discussed are an ordinance creating a school zone at the University of Missouri-Kansas City...
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Platte County Landmark
  Vance and couches, Skidmore, gas prices, Omaha and such
...biggest hit remains the smash "Meet Me at the Speakeasy," a musical tribute of sorts to former Parkville mayor Nan Johnston. That’s a video so popular it caused an internet brownout in 2021. True story. Kind...
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KSDK   +6 other publications
  The governor must choose whether constitutional amendments on abortion, taxes and initiative petitions appear in August or November.
Credit: Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks to reporters after signing three bills in his office April 23, 2026. Author: Rudi Keller (Missouri Independent) Published: 12:22...
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KSDK   +7 other publications
  Missouri voters could face as many as nine ballot measures in 2026
...redistricting are still awaiting decisions. Credit: tinyakov - stock.adobe.com Author: Rudi Keller (Missouri Independent) Published: 12:53 PM CDT May 21, 2026 Updated: 12:53 PM CDT May 21, 2026 JEFFERSON...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  McKay Park upgrades improve accessibility for visitors
...belong to everybody." The fishing dock at McKay Park was a joint project between the city and the Missouri Department of Conservation, which stocks McKay Lake with trout every November. MDC Deputy Director...
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Platte County Landmark
  Platte City Cemetery will be site for Memorial Day event
...Freedom in Afghanistan. Bennett owns and operates Goin’ Postal in Platte City, and he is also a city alderman. Jamie Kacz of the Platte City Chamber of Commerce will emcee the event. There will be color guard...
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KSDK
  THE SCOOP: Festus mayor faces recall effort as petitions submitted with 7,400 signatures
...Leader is a free newspaper delivered directly to mailboxes in Jefferson County, Eureka, and Grover, Missouri. Each week we are sharing their top stories. The Pay It Forward Baby Ministry has a new home. The...
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KZRG 1310 AM/102​.‌9 FM Joplin
  City welcoming applications for numerous Boards, Commissions
...Commissions Upcoming appointments to boards and commissions are scheduled for consideration at the City Council meeting on Monday, June 15th. The Frisco building, at 6th and Main, is in the heart of downtown...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Is Missouri's gerrymandered map even usable? + Vice President JD Vance visits KC
By Matthew Kelly May 21, 2026 12:21 PM Read our AI Policy. Secretary of State called it the 'Missouri First map' and said it's in effect. County clerks say the Secretary of State communicated poorly...
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Heartlander News
  Mother speaks out after sex offender chaperoned Kansas elementary trip
A Goddard, Kansas, mother and city council member released a video on social media alerting the community that a registered sex offender had chaperoned a local third-grade field trip. Amanda White, a mother...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor
  Union group wants to bolster KC's affordable housing by investing pension money
Thomas White (via Missouri Independent) Laborers gather donations during the Women in Construction food drive (photo submitted).Cameron Seip describes his job as being a connector. As the executive director...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor
  County seeking applicants for hospital board vacancy
...Board of Trustees following the resignation of Board President Joe Hutchinson. In accordance with Missouri State Statute 205.170.6, which states "any vacancy in the board of trustees occasioned by removal,...
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Missouri
  Celebrating the employees who make Mizzou unstoppable
...beyond in dedication and service to the university. May 21, 2026 Contact: Sara Diedrich, diedrichs@missouri.edu Photos by Abbie Lankitus Every day, dedicated staff members power the moments, achievements...
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Show Me Mizzou
  Celebrating the employees who make Mizzou unstoppable
...the 2026 Staff Recognition Week Awards Ceremony. May 21, 2026 Contact: Sara Diedrich, diedrichs@missouri.edu Photos by Abbie Lankitus Every day, dedicated staff members power the moments, achievements...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  "They're going to take 30 acres of our land." Liberty residents voice opposition to an approved data center
Posted and last updated KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon. — Liberty residents are voicing opposition to a newly approved...
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Maryville Daily Forum   +2 other publications
  Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions in rural Missouri
...2,000 acres near New Florence — and local officials are preparing to offer Google a 70% personal property tax abatement. Google announced Wednesday that it will invest $15 billion in a data center south...
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Missouri Independent   +3 other publications
  Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions in rural Missouri
...their growth does not come at the expense of the community this center calls home" (Steph Quinn / Missouri Independent). HIGH HILL — A $5 million federal pandemic recovery grant helped Montgomery County...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  JC schools project tighter budget for 2026-27
...team budgeted for an increase in revenue of $613,696, for a total of $137.5 million. Increases in property taxes and Proposition C benefited revenue, while things like discontinued grants and the foundation...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  / Paywall
  Columbia will take at least 1 year to develop data center permit rules
May 22, 2026, 4:06 a.m. CT The Columbia City Council approved a one-year administrative delay on permitting for data centers. City staff will use the time to develop use-specific standards for data centers,...
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Business Times Missouri
  Auditor Fitzpatrick announces audit of Camden County governmental operations
- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick will work to help Camden County determine if revenue generated by a sales tax that has been in effect since 2008 is being distributed the way voters...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Montgomery County Commissioner defends Google data center amid pushback, concerns
...Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks about a Google data center project on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in High Hill, Missouri. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Montgomery County officials have released a cost-benefit analysis...
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sedaliademocrat​.‌com
  Missouri voters could face as many as nine ballot measures in 2026
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent There could be as many as nine ballot measures before Missouri voters in August and November, including proposals on abortion, taxes, initiative petitions, state parks...
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sedaliademocrat​.‌com
  Gov. Mike Kehoe's decision on ballot timing could shape Missouri's 2026 elections
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent Gov. Mike Kehoe will soon choose when several proposed constitutional amendments will appear on the statewide ballot, a decision that could affect whether they pass and...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Kansas City, Missouri, adds 5 measures to August ballot
Posted KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council announced Thursday it has sent five measures to the Aug. 4 ballot. The measures are focused on affordable housing, civic facilities, ...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Missouri lawmaker pushes for gas tax suspension as prices top $4 per gallon
Published: May 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM CDT|Updated: seconds ago KY3 Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon reports. Updated: 34 minutes ago The bout of wet weather this spring is doing numbers for the...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  State auditor to review Camden County, Mo., sales tax distribution, operations
...State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick will work to help Camden County determine if revenue generated by a sales tax that has been in effect since 2008 is being distributed the way voters intended. Fitzpatrick...
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KY3-TV Springfield   +3 other publications
  Wet spring weather fuels fungi and mold growth in the Ozarks
...ago The bout of wet weather this spring is doing numbers for the fungi and mold in the Ozarks. The Missouri Department of Conservation shared one reassurance and a couple of bizarre examples. Updated: 30...
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KZRG 1310 AM/102​.‌9 FM Joplin
  Joplin's Donuts and Delegates
...chance to hear from two local representatives on the outcome of the most recent legislative session. Missouri State Senator Jill Carter and Missouri State Representative Lane Roberts sat down with members of...
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Joplin Globe
  Missouri lawmakers fail to deliver property tax relief amid rising assessments
Missouri Independent is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a public charity. It can be found at missouriindependent.com Members of the ...
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KTVO-TV (ABC 3)   +5 other publications
  Gov. Mike Kehoe’s decision on ballot timing could shape Missouri’s 2026 elections
...and the turnout in this year's elections. Seven constitutional amendments are slated to go before Missouri voters this year, with two more possible ballot measures still awaiting decisions. Five could appear...
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Maryville Daily Forum
  FIFA rules vs. US law: What happens when they conflict during the World Cup?
...during the preparation and tournament period. That exemption covers income taxes, customs duties, and sales taxes on ticket revenue. In the United States, that last requirement played out at the state level....
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KTVO-TV (ABC 3)   +4 other publications
  Missouri voters could face as many as nine ballot measures in 2026
There could be as many as nine ballot measures before Missouri voters in August and November, including proposals on abortion, taxes, initiative petitions, state parks and congressional redistricting. ...
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Platte County Landmark
  Platte County Mental Health Board appointed by commission
...to the newly formed Platte County Mental Health Board. This board will guide the use of dedicated property tax revenues to enhance local mental health and behavioral health services for Platte County residents,...
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Platte County Landmark
  Vance and couches, Skidmore, gas prices, Omaha and such
...biggest hit remains the smash "Meet Me at the Speakeasy," a musical tribute of sorts to former Parkville mayor Nan Johnston. That’s a video so popular it caused an internet brownout in 2021. True story. Kind...
05/21/2026   USA USA    Online
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KSDK   +6 other publications
  The governor must choose whether constitutional amendments on abortion, taxes and initiative petitions appear in August or November.
Credit: Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks to reporters after signing three bills in his office April 23, 2026. Author: Rudi Keller (Missouri Independent) Published: 12:22...
05/21/2026   USA USA    Online
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KSDK   +7 other publications
  Missouri voters could face as many as nine ballot measures in 2026
...redistricting are still awaiting decisions. Credit: tinyakov - stock.adobe.com Author: Rudi Keller (Missouri Independent) Published: 12:53 PM CDT May 21, 2026 Updated: 12:53 PM CDT May 21, 2026 JEFFERSON...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Cape Girardeau County opens applications for senior and homestead property tax credit program
...GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — Cape Girardeau County officials announced the launch of the Real Estate Property Tax Credit Program, which was approved by voters April 7. The program provides property tax relief...
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Eagle 102 KJFM Radio
  NECAC clients to benefit from Google investment
...NECAC anticipates hiring six people to join its weatherization team, which covers an additional eight Missouri counties. The agency takes applications for the program year-round. "NECAC is very excited to partner...
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Fulton Sun
  / Paywall
  Missouri lawmakers fail to deliver property tax relief amid rising assessments
As the Missouri House began the final day of this year's session last week, state Rep. Tim Taylor reluctantly reported that last-minute efforts to salvage a package of changes to property tax laws had failed....
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Business 
 
Maryville Daily Forum   +2 other publications
  Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions in rural Missouri
...2,000 acres near New Florence — and local officials are preparing to offer Google a 70% personal property tax abatement. Google announced Wednesday that it will invest $15 billion in a data center south...
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  Obscure health board becomes latest St. Louis County battleground
...board becomes latest St. Louis County battleground Allegations that the board has violated the Sunshine Law and the Hatch Act have raised hackles. May 22, 2026 at 5:55 AM May 21, 2026 Photography by...
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Missouri Independent   +3 other publications
  Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions in rural Missouri
...their growth does not come at the expense of the community this center calls home" (Steph Quinn / Missouri Independent). HIGH HILL — A $5 million federal pandemic recovery grant helped Montgomery County...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  As tornado demolitions begin in St. Louis, dust and health concerns swirl
..."But if he wasn't spraying, you probably wouldn't even be able to see the machine with all the dust." City, state and federal contractors are slated to demolish hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed by the...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  / Paywall
  Columbia will take at least 1 year to develop data center permit rules
May 22, 2026, 4:06 a.m. CT The Columbia City Council approved a one-year administrative delay on permitting for data centers. City staff will use the time to develop use-specific standards for data centers,...
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Kansas City patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: What will really change under the new Country Club Plaza plan?
...and low of 63 degrees. 📰 News we're reading 1. Country Club Plaza redevelopment approved by Kansas City council (kctv5.com) — Kansas City's council has approved a major redevelopment framework for the Country...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  Out of the past: May 22
...to read and do research. 1976 Preparations are being made for the opening of Cape Girardeau’s municipal swimming pool in Capaha Park on Memorial Day; Robert Gass, city parks and recreation director, says...
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Business Times Missouri
  Auditor Fitzpatrick announces audit of Camden County governmental operations
- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick will work to help Camden County determine if revenue generated by a sales tax that has been in effect since 2008 is being distributed the way voters...
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Excelsior Springs Standard
  Grants sought for downtown revitalization
...sought for downtown revitalization Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:41 By Miranda Jamison Excelsior Springs city officials are pursuing a proposed $750,000 state grant for downtown revitalization aimed at helping...
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sedaliademocrat​.‌com
  Missouri voters could face as many as nine ballot measures in 2026
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent There could be as many as nine ballot measures before Missouri voters in August and November, including proposals on abortion, taxes, initiative petitions, state parks...
05/21/2026   USA USA    Blog
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sedaliademocrat​.‌com
  Gov. Mike Kehoe's decision on ballot timing could shape Missouri's 2026 elections
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent Gov. Mike Kehoe will soon choose when several proposed constitutional amendments will appear on the statewide ballot, a decision that could affect whether they pass and...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Kansas City, Missouri, adds 5 measures to August ballot
Posted KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council announced Thursday it has sent five measures to the Aug. 4 ballot. The measures are focused on affordable housing, civic facilities, ...
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KY3-TV Springfield   +2 other publications
  Missouri lawmaker pushes for gas tax suspension as prices top $4 per gallon
...(KY3) - Travel plans this Memorial Day weekend could be hindered by one thing: high gas prices. Missouri drivers facing gas prices above $4 per gallon could see relief at the pump if a lawmaker’s push for...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Missouri lawmaker pushes for gas tax suspension as prices top $4 per gallon
Published: May 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM CDT|Updated: seconds ago KY3 Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon reports. Updated: 34 minutes ago The bout of wet weather this spring is doing numbers for the...
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krcgtv​.‌com
  Surge in data center projects statewide spurs controversy
...centers, the development boom has led many communities to take proactive positions at the county or city level. "It's got to be right for the community and I've told any county commissioner, mayors I've...
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KTTN Trenton
  Google announces $15 billion Missouri investment in New Florence
...Additional Sharing Options Google has announced a $15 billion infrastructure investment in New Florence, Missouri, marking one of the largest private-sector technology investments in the state’s history. The announcement...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  State auditor to review Camden County, Mo., sales tax distribution, operations
...State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick will work to help Camden County determine if revenue generated by a sales tax that has been in effect since 2008 is being distributed the way voters intended. Fitzpatrick...
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KY3-TV Springfield   +3 other publications
  Wet spring weather fuels fungi and mold growth in the Ozarks
...ago The bout of wet weather this spring is doing numbers for the fungi and mold in the Ozarks. The Missouri Department of Conservation shared one reassurance and a couple of bizarre examples. Updated: 30...
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St​.‌ Louis Post Dispatch
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  Bank wants St. Louis neighborhood groups' records in NorthSide eminent domain case
...Jan. 20, 2026, in Union. Peter Hoffman, left, attorney with the nonprofit Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and alderwoman Anne Schweitzer, right, speak with each other Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, before a Housing,...
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Startland News
  Good data can light the path: Kauffman celebrates impact of 30 years of entrepreneur research
...Foundation, reflecting mixed news for the state of American entrepreneurship as the influential Kansas City nonprofit celebrated 30 years of research. Data shows the number of Americans starting new businesses...
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Construction Forum St​.‌ Louis
  PERSPECTIVE: Building a New Spirit of St. Louis
...Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. I walked from my home in the DeBaliviere Place neighborhood to the Missouri History Museum for the presentation of the Anne Morrow Lindbergh Awards to six women of distinction....
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  Ground breaks on market pavilion as new hub for Historic Downtown Sikeston
...with a permanent farmers market and community events. By Leonna Heuring~Standard Democrat SIKESTON — City officials, past and present, joined the Burch family and community members in Historic Downtown Sikeston...
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KTVO-TV (ABC 3)   +5 other publications
  Gov. Mike Kehoe’s decision on ballot timing could shape Missouri’s 2026 elections
...and the turnout in this year's elections. Seven constitutional amendments are slated to go before Missouri voters this year, with two more possible ballot measures still awaiting decisions. Five could appear...
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Platte County Landmark
  Artificial intelligence collab, Memorial Day
...for those of us that want to be less connected. I think back to this often. I saw a car company billboard advertisement in the early 1990’s that had a web site address for more information and I thought...
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Construction Forum St​.‌ Louis
  Google Announces $15 Billion Missouri Data Center Investment, Workforce and Energy Commitments
Google and the State of Missouri announced what Governor Mike Kehoe called a "historic" $15 billion investment tied to a new data center and infrastructure development project in New Florence, Missouri...
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Kansas City Star
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  She spoke with the FBI. Kansas City fired her days later, lawsuit says
...Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter. A whistleblower lawsuit filed against Kansas City this week has offered fresh details about a sweeping criminal probe that has upended City Hall over...
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KTVO-TV (ABC 3)   +4 other publications
  Missouri voters could face as many as nine ballot measures in 2026
There could be as many as nine ballot measures before Missouri voters in August and November, including proposals on abortion, taxes, initiative petitions, state parks and congressional redistricting. ...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  MoDOT to address construction, traffic ahead of busy holiday travel weekend
KMIZ Gas prices in Columbia as of May 11. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation will address construction and traffic Thursday ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, and as lawmakers...
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Platte County Landmark
  Candidates listed for August ballot, independents seeking signatures
...Meanwhile, the August primary ballot is now set. No additional candidates filed when the filing period for auditor and treasurer had to be reopened for a short time under Missouri law after the current incumbents...
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KSDK   +6 other publications
  The governor must choose whether constitutional amendments on abortion, taxes and initiative petitions appear in August or November.
Credit: Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks to reporters after signing three bills in his office April 23, 2026. Author: Rudi Keller (Missouri Independent) Published: 12:22...
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KSDK   +7 other publications
  Missouri voters could face as many as nine ballot measures in 2026
...redistricting are still awaiting decisions. Credit: tinyakov - stock.adobe.com Author: Rudi Keller (Missouri Independent) Published: 12:53 PM CDT May 21, 2026 Updated: 12:53 PM CDT May 21, 2026 JEFFERSON...
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Eagle 102 KJFM Radio
  NECAC clients to benefit from Google investment
...NECAC anticipates hiring six people to join its weatherization team, which covers an additional eight Missouri counties. The agency takes applications for the program year-round. "NECAC is very excited to partner...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor
  Weekend events deliver major economic boost
Two of Perryville's larger annual events once again delivered a significant economic impact to the city and surrounding area during Mother's Day weekend, drawing thousands of visitors and generating business...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Google announces $15 billion investment in Montgomery County data center project
FOX23 News at 9 p.m JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Google announced a $15 billion investment Wednesday to build infrastructure in New Florence, Missouri, in what state officials described as a historic...
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KBMV-FM 95 BIRCH TREE
  State Rep. Lisa Durnell wants the Governor to temporarily suspend fuel tax
...has joined Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R-Wentzville) and other members of the general assembly in urging Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe to call a special session to temporarily suspend the state’s motor fuel tax through...
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St​.‌ Louis Economic Development
  STL Partnership Attends NCI Leadership Breakfast
Event highlights NCI’s annual report, awards presentation On May 8, members of St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) attended the 49th annual Leadership Breakfast, hosted by North...
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