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KTTN Trenton
  Chillicothe council moves forward with projects and airport report.
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options The Chillicothe City Council approved four ordinances during its July 27 meeting, including measures related to fire department renovations, power plant...
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KCUR
  Missouri mayor says he wasn't told about ICE operation that led to couple's death in Guatemala
...depends on us, and we have accountability. If mistakes are made, then they're dealt with," said Overland Mayor Marty Little. "Here, I don't feel that's happening." Overland residents Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz...
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Town And Country-Manchester Patch​.‌com   +5 other publications
  ​🌱 Patch AM: Bricks 4 Kidz and 11 more events
...Northeast Middle School, 181 Coeur De Ville Dr, Creve Co 9:30 am Town and Country, MO Calendar, 1011 Municipal Center Drive, St. Louis 5:30 pm Tuesday August 4 Town and Country, MO Calendar St. Louis, MO...
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Lincoln University of Missouri
  Lincoln University Board of Curators Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
...the people. 1.10 Establishment and State Support of Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Missouri A university is hereby instituted in this state, the government whereof shall be vested in a board...
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KTTN Trenton
  Texas felony warrants lead to Missouri arrest in Daviess County
...on July 27 after being arrested on two outstanding felony warrants issued by the City of Euless Municipal Court in Tarrant County, Texas. According to booking and arrest records, Hola was taken into custody...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Columbia files response to airport revenue guarantee lawsuit, says it does not violate Missouri Constitution
...June alleging the city’s revenue guarantee with American Airlines violates the gift clause of the Missouri Constitution. Previous reporting says funds for the revenue guarantee would come from $750,000 of...
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Brownfield Network Ag News
  USDA continues implementation of reorganization
...60% empty," he says. Thousands of employees are being relocated from D.C. to hubs in Kansas City, Missouri; Raleigh, North Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana; Fort Collins, Colorado; and Salt Lake City, Utah....
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Man charged after hourslong standoff at Columbia power plant smokestack
...damage, according to Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Johnson. First responders rushed to the municipal power plant at 1501 Business Loop 70 East, near the Opportunity Campus, around 6:30 a.m. after a...
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Kirksville Daily Express
  Kirksville City Council adopts resolution on data center zoning, sets stage for fall regulations
The Kirksville City Council voted unanimously July 27 to adopt a resolution declaring its intent to review and establish zoning standards for data center development within city limits, capping two weeks...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVES WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON NORTH ENGLISH
The Marshall Municipal Utilities Board of Public Works gave their approval for crews to begin work replacing a water main on North English Avenue during its meeting on Wednesday, July 29. The eight-inch...
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KTTN Trenton
  Gallatin approves utility projects and lower monthly trash rates
...execution of a solid waste contract with Rapid Removal for residential trash service within the city. City Administrator and City Clerk Crystal Dorrel said the primary change from the previous agreement is...
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BUZ Como
  Man arrested after climbing power plant smokestack
• A man was taken into custody this morning after illegally climbing the Columbia municipal power plant tower at 1501 Business Loop 70 E. He reached approximately 150 feet up the 300-foot structure, starting...
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Licking News
  Meet the Candidates: Prosecuting Attorney and Associate Circuit Judge
...servant whose career has been defined by service to others. Raised on a cattle ranch in Huggins, Missouri, Parke learned early the values of hard work, integrity, personal responsibility, and faith in community....
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California Democrat
  Missouri PSC seeks public comment on utility assistance improvements
5 hours, 25 minutes ago by Matthew McFarland The Missouri Public Service Commission wants to hear from Missourians who have or are receiving utility assistance from Ameren Missouri, Liberty Utilities,...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  City of North Kansas City makes public sleeping and camping ban permanent
Steve Silvestri North Kansas City's city council approved a permanent ordinance banning sleeping and camping in public spaces, replacing a temporary ban enacted during the World Cup. Posted and last...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Historic Old Southwest residents concerned about short-term rental changes
...shift to administrative work for city staff instead. The revisions could be discussed by the Columbia City Council as soon as an Aug. 10 work session. Council members don’t vote during work sessions, but they...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  The rise and fall of Germania Hall, Springfield’s historic German hub
...of David Rausch) A 1977 research paper by Wesley Allen Waddell when he was a student at Southwest Missouri State University (now MSU), for a course taught by legendary history professor B.B. (for Billy Bob)...
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Boone County Journal
  Fourth Ward candidate Dave Sorrell wants to dive back into city work
...20 at his house in Columbia. Sorrell uses the time in his workshop to take a break from his Columbia City Council campaign. Dave Sorrell saws off nubs that connect the rails of the seat to its frame for the...
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Columbia Missourian
  Fourth Ward candidate Dave Sorrell wants to dive back into city work
...However, a lot of his projects are now being put on hold in pursuit of another: running for Columbia City Council. Sorrell stepped away from working with the city of Columbia in March 2025, capping a 24-year...
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  Shock poll shows Zimmerman on top in county executive race
...in it to win it. The winner of the Democratic primary on August 4 will take on Republican County Councilman Dennis Hancock. Let us help you stay connected to your city. As the metro area’s only region-wide,...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Hard work pays off for 4-H student at Cole County Fair auction
...took part in the auction with his steer. Stephi Smith ssmith@newstribune.com Stephi Smith is the city government reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She writes mostly about parks, city hall board...
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KTTN Trenton
  Chillicothe council moves forward with projects and airport report.
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options The Chillicothe City Council approved four ordinances during its July 27 meeting, including measures related to fire department renovations, power plant...
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  Better roads will cost money—and St. Louis County executive candidates differ on how to find it
...rural interests dominate in Jefferson City and make sure their own roads are prioritized by state funding, suggested Zimmerman, who once served in the Missouri House of Representatives. In his view, St....
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Two years after Supreme Court decision, unhoused Missourians face the bulldozer
...number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States increases in states like Iowa and Missouri, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A group that provides...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  ‘Frozen’ magic to take center stage at The Little Theatre
...government and Lincoln University reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She mostly writes about state agencies, the Missouri legislature and features on Lincoln University. Lizbeth joined the News Tribune...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Singing men unexepectedly perform, ask for tips in downtown Jefferson City
...than 250 songs. The Serenaders went to multiple downtown businesses, including book/shop, etc., the Missouri AFL-CIO and Carrie's Hallmark. They also asked people walking along the street, many of whom were...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Annual downtown sidewalk sale makes its return
...government and Lincoln University reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She mostly writes about state agencies, the Missouri legislature and features on Lincoln University. Lizbeth joined the News Tribune...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  MR340 racers paddle through Jefferson City checkpoint
...City residents and visitors gathered Wednesday at the Noren River Access to cheer on paddlers in the Missouri River 340. MR340 is a 340-mile kayak and canoe race on the Missouri River that runs from Kansas...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Bobby Showers Band to play original music at Capital Region Amphitheater
...government and Lincoln University reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She mostly writes about state agencies, the Missouri legislature and features on Lincoln University. Lizbeth joined the News Tribune...
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The Kansas City Globe
  Mayor Lucas Responds to New Missouri Lawsuit Looking to Put Women and People of Color Out of Work
By Quinton Lucas on Thursday, July 23, 2026 Mayor Quinton Lucas on Wednesday issued the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office regarding Kansas City’s...
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KCUR
  Missouri mayor says he wasn't told about ICE operation that led to couple's death in Guatemala
...depends on us, and we have accountability. If mistakes are made, then they're dealt with," said Overland Mayor Marty Little. "Here, I don't feel that's happening." Overland residents Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz...
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KTVO-TV (ABC 3)
  Read more Edina Police Department begins trial period with LPRs
...The cameras are not Flock Safety-branded. They come from Turn-Key Security from Jefferson City, Missouri. They only capture license plates as .jpeg images without saving video. Officials with Turn-Key...
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California Democrat
  $10,000 grant sweetens 250th celebrations at Niekamp Park
...vice president of Branch Operations at Farmers Bank of Lohman, gives a $10,000 check to St. Martins Mayor Daryl Raithel on Saturday. ST. MARTINS, Missouri -- Saturday was a day for celebration in St. Martins,...
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KSMO Radio
  News - Thursday, July 30th, 2026
...cars for the Salem Police Department (SPD) at a total cost of $89,364 from Behlman Dodge of Troy, Missouri. This is for the ongoing fleet management program. The board also approved new firearms and trade...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Growing concerns over Flock cameras in Columbia mirror national debate over surveillance technology
...data sharing and the expanding use of artificial intelligence in law enforcement. Two University of Missouri students brought those concerns to the Columbia City Council on July 20, questioning what information...
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St​.‌ Louis Call Newspapers
  South County’s August 2026 primary election guide
...January. The use tax would be on online, out-of-state purchases from vendors who do not already pay a sales tax, such as Amazon or other online retailers. Should the local sales tax rate be raised or reduced...
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swmissourinews​.‌com
  Dennis Camp appointed interim police chief in Monett after Daoud retirement
...brings 29 years of experience with the Monett Police Department to his new role. Camp attended the Missouri Southern State University Law Enforcement Academy and holds both an Associate of Science in Law Enforcement...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Columbia responds to lawsuit over $1.5 million agreement with American Airlines
The city of Columbia has responded to a lawsuit over its $1.5 million American Airlines deal. COLUMBIA — The city of Columbia has filed a response to a lawsuit it's facing over an air service agreement...
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billboard​.‌com
  Three Chords And The Truth About Lies In Country Music
Trending on Billboard The truth hurts. Sometimes it’s the listener who feels it, sometimes it’s a third person who’s victimized by the pain, and sometimes the truth-teller suffers worse than anyone...
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St​.‌ Louis American
  Our endorsements for Tuesday's ballot
...choosing who will represent the St. Louis region in Congress to statewide measures that could raise sales taxes and make it harder for citizen-driven ballot initiatives to win approval. The outcome of these...
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Boone County Journal
  Sierra Clup says Jones is best choice for Fourth Ward Council position
The Mid-Missouri Sierra Club Group endorses Sharon Jones for Columbia City Council, Ward 4 in the Aug. 4 election. A determined community advocate, notably as chair of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission,...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe defends Amendment 5 in Springfield address
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe spent much of his State of the State speech highlighting accomplishments of the state, such as flooding response and World Cup hosting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Springfield....
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Nemo News   +2 other publications
  Kahoka Backs Grant Application For Proposed Scotland County Hospital Clinic
KAHOKA, Mo. — The Kahoka City Council voted 3-1 Monday to apply for a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant on behalf of Scotland County Hospital and Kahoka Medical Services to help purchase the former...
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Kirksville Daily Express
  Kirksville City Council adopts resolution on data center zoning, sets stage for fall regulations
The Kirksville City Council voted unanimously July 27 to adopt a resolution declaring its intent to review and establish zoning standards for data center development within city limits, capping two weeks...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Councilman says Costco considers keeping pharmacy in Midtown Kansas City store plans
...KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Costco continues its efforts to win approval to change its Midtown Kansas City, Missouri, store into a business center, the corporation appears open to a compromise on one of the store’s...
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St​.‌ Louis American
  Saving the tools of Democracy
...the needs of its citizens. Propositions create new laws or, like Prop M on the August ballot in Missouri, change existing laws. Props happen at the local level, while amendments like Amendments 4 and 5...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVES WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON NORTH ENGLISH
The Marshall Municipal Utilities Board of Public Works gave their approval for crews to begin work replacing a water main on North English Avenue during its meeting on Wednesday, July 29. The eight-inch...
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KTTN Trenton
  Bright Futures Trenton details Aug. 6 back-to-school event
...the THS Commons while supplies last. Derek Hurt, a Bright Futures plan team member and Rissler Site Council member, is organizing the project with Bright Futures co-coordinator Terri Critten. The program served...
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KTTN Trenton
  Gallatin approves utility projects and lower monthly trash rates
...execution of a solid waste contract with Rapid Removal for residential trash service within the city. City Administrator and City Clerk Crystal Dorrel said the primary change from the previous agreement is...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Who are the key stakeholders in the Royals stadium project? Get to know them
...has been a good neighbor to you all for all these years, we’ll join them and have that continue." Mayor Quinton Lucas Mayor Quinton Lucas brought the idea of Kansas City helping fund the new stadium to...
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Platte County Citizen
  Incumbent recorder faces challenger
...marriage fraud is beneficial to my staff and to the public as a whole," he said. "I was the first in Missouri to require an ID for walk in quit claim deeds, setting a standard we never had before to mitigate...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Springfield MO Voting Guide - Everything you need to know for the Aug. 4 primary election
...Springfield-area voters on Aug. 4 will join the rest of the state in deciding the fate of four amendments to the Missouri Constitution, all placed on the ballot by the state legislature. Depending on where you live and...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s wine industry
...increase in business liquidations from June 2025 to the same month this year, he noted. Bordeaux Mayor Thomas Cazenave said some restaurateurs told him that reservations have plummeted. He is pushing back...
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cassville-democrat​.‌com
  Pollution, industrial ag decried at meeting
...concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), data centers and sludge tanks proposed in southwest Missouri. The meeting was organized by Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources (POWER). A large percentage...
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stjosephpost​.‌com (Blog)
  KCMO mayor gives an endorsement in Kan. U.S. Senate race
...There is a crowded field for the Democrat nomination for the United State's Senate. On Tuesday, the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri posted a video giving an endorsement to Adam Hamilton. Hamilton, pastor...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Platte City has pauses flock cameras plans at Rising Star Park after families raised privacy concerns
Posted KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon. — Platte City leaders have hit pause on plans to install a surveillance camera at...
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Nemo News   +1 other publication
  Citizens of Palmyra Filed a Petition Against Data Centers At City Council Meeting
The Palmyra City Council Met on Thursday, July 23rd, and conducted business as usual. The agenda and consent agenda were both approved, and the council moved on to unfinished business. Due to an issue with...
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Taxes 
 
Maryville Daily Forum   +3 other publications
  Judge promises quick decision on challenge to Missouri property tax caps
A Cole County judge said Wednesday he will rule quickly on a case that will determine if property tax caps voted on in April take effect later this year. At the end of a three-hour hearing, Circuit Judge...
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Labor Tribune
  OPINION: The Republicans’ Amendment 5 would be the largest tax increase in Missouri history
5 By STATE SENATOR DOUG BECK As Missouri families continue to be crushed under high prices from tariffs and trade wars, Senate Democrats are focused on lowering the cost-of-living, fighting inflation,...
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Montgomery Standard
  Large turnout expected in primary election
...elections due to several contested races on the ballot," Montgomery County Clerk Carole Weeks said. Missouri voters are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID in order to vote. Voters who want...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Myths & Unintended Consequences for Amendment 5
By Paul Hamby On August 4, Missouri voters will be asked to vote for 8.5 billion in new sales taxes on goods and services in exchange for eliminating the state income tax. The proponents of Amendment...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Voters to decide the fate of Missouri’s income tax Tuesday — here’s what it would mean
...While proponents of the constitutional amendment on the ballot contend it would create growth for Missouri, opponents say it will increase the cost of living in the state. State Rep. Bishop Davidson, R-Republic,...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Hazelwood, Wentzville schools ask voters to approve ballot items to fill budget holes, build schools
...School District is asking voters to approve Proposition H, which would change how the district spends funds collected by taxes. The Wentzville School District placed Proposition O on the ballot, which asks...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Two years after Supreme Court decision, unhoused Missourians face the bulldozer
...number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States increases in states like Iowa and Missouri, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A group that provides...
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680 KFEQ
  Missouri judge weighs constitutionality of property tax cap law connected to Royals stadium incentives
A Missouri judge is considering whether to strike down a state law that sets property tax caps for certain counties, following a trial that could determine the fate of caps already approved by some counties....
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  YOUR OPINION: Amendment 5 deception
Richard D. Allen, Jefferson City Dear Editor, In November 1980, Missouri voters passed the "Hancock Amendment," which requires voter approval for politicians to enact new taxes or raise existing taxes....
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  YOUR OPINION: Don’t give up your rights
...off, why would you want to give up your constitutional protection for unlimited taxes on everything, sales tax, from getting a haircut to taking a child to daycare or your dog to the vet? Why would you want...
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KCUR
  Missouri Amendment 5 would end the income tax and allow more sales taxes. What to know
If approved by Missouri voters on Aug. 4, 2026, Amendment 5 would require the Missouri General Assembly to phase out the income tax based on revenue growth. The amendment also authorizes lawmakers to expand...
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Kansas City patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: How a Jackson County resident outsmarted a $20,000 jury-duty scam
...department under intense scrutiny. She'll stay on until a new chief is chosen in a nationwide search. 4. Missouri judge weighs constitutionality of property tax cap law connected to Royals stadium incentives (kctv5.com)...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Road damage prompts side-by-side permit debate
...called Logan back, and Logan said he had not. Peters said he had an idea for raising non-resident property taxes as a way to supplement resident property taxes, stating people can’t afford to buy property...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  District 61 candidates offer contrasting approaches ahead of Republican primary
By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer WESTPHALIA — Republican voters in Missouri’s 61st House District will choose between incumbent Rep. Bruce Sassmann and challenger John Grady in the Aug. 4 primary, with the...
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Park Hills Daily Journal
  / Paywall
  State Vets Can Apply Now for Deer Hunts at Two State Parks
Missouri resident veterans and service members can apply through Sept. 4 for all-inclusive managed deer hunts this fall at Mark Twain and Crowder state parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources ...
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St​.‌ Louis Call Newspapers
  South County’s August 2026 primary election guide
...January. The use tax would be on online, out-of-state purchases from vendors who do not already pay a sales tax, such as Amazon or other online retailers. Should the local sales tax rate be raised or reduced...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Missouri judge weighs constitutionality of property tax cap law connected to Royals stadium incentives
Published: Jul. 29, 2026 at 6:42 PM CDT|Updated: seconds ago KY3 Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon reports. Updated: 1 hour ago Gov. Mike Kehoe visited Springfield on Wednesday to speak to...
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krcgtv​.‌com
  What would eliminating income tax mean for Missourians?
...plan lies with the voters. Amendment 5 would authorize lawmakers to expand what can be taxed in Missouri. If approved, the money raised through additional sales and use taxes would be used to replace the...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Columbia responds to lawsuit over $1.5 million agreement with American Airlines
The city of Columbia has responded to a lawsuit over its $1.5 million American Airlines deal. COLUMBIA — The city of Columbia has filed a response to a lawsuit it's facing over an air service agreement...
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Columbia Missourian
  How states with no income tax generate revenue
Voters have the opportunity Aug. 4 to put Missouri on track to be the 10th state without an individual income tax. Many of the states without an income tax have to get creative in the way they generate...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis   +2 other publications
  Missouri judge weighs constitutionality of property tax cap law connected to Royals stadium incentives
Published: Jul. 29, 2026 at 5:20 PM CDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Missouri judge is weighing whether to strike down a state law that creates property tax caps for certain counties,...
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Maryville Daily Forum
  How states with no income tax generate revenue
Peter S. Pynadath, Columbia Missourian Voters have the opportunity Aug. 4 to put Missouri on track to be the 10th state without an individual income tax. Many of the states without an income tax have to...
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Webster County Citizen   +1 other publication
  How states with no income tax generate revenue Peter S. Pynadath, Columbia Missourian Jul 29, 2026 36 mins ago
Voters have the opportunity Aug. 4 to put Missouri on track to be the 10th state without an individual income tax. Many of the states without an income tax have to get creative in the way they generate...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Letter: Fears of deficit overblown; Amendment 5 will help Missouri grow
...on S. Kimbrough Avenue in Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson) OPINION| by Colton Taussig, Sparta Missouri’s Amendment 5 debate has been dominated by a scary number: an $8.5 billion "hole" in the state budget....
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KSMU Radio
  Governor Mike Kehoe talks about public safety, the economy, data centers and more during stop in Springfield
Published July 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM CDT Michele Skalicky Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe speaks at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce "State of the State" in Springfield, Mo. on July 29, 2026. The...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Columbia files response to airport revenue guarantee lawsuit, says it does not violate Missouri Constitution
...June alleging the city’s revenue guarantee with American Airlines violates the gift clause of the Missouri Constitution. Previous reporting says funds for the revenue guarantee would come from $750,000 of...
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St​.‌ Louis American
  Our endorsements for Tuesday's ballot
...choosing who will represent the St. Louis region in Congress to statewide measures that could raise sales taxes and make it harder for citizen-driven ballot initiatives to win approval. The outcome of these...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe defends Amendment 5 in Springfield address
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe spent much of his State of the State speech highlighting accomplishments of the state, such as flooding response and World Cup hosting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Springfield....
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  Amendment 5 would reshape Missouri’s economy, but the benefit to workers isn’t clear
Amendment 5 would reshape Missouri’s economy, but the benefit to workers isn’t clear The proposal to get rid of the state income tax is both complex and scant on detail. July 29, 2026 at 2:38 PM July...
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KTTN Trenton
  Gallatin approves utility projects and lower monthly trash rates
...execution of a solid waste contract with Rapid Removal for residential trash service within the city. City Administrator and City Clerk Crystal Dorrel said the primary change from the previous agreement is...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Who are the key stakeholders in the Royals stadium project? Get to know them
...has been a good neighbor to you all for all these years, we’ll join them and have that continue." Mayor Quinton Lucas Mayor Quinton Lucas brought the idea of Kansas City helping fund the new stadium to...
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Columbia Missourian
  Amendment 5 is misleading and creates a tax hike for most Missourians
Missouri voters are being promised that if we pass Amendment 5 in the upcoming election, paying state income tax will end; we’ll all have an extra $3,000 in our pockets; our property taxes will be lowered;...
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Platte County Citizen
  Republicans compete for presiding commissioner
...with a Master of Public Administration. Professionally, I manage complex programs, oversee federal funding, ensure compliance with regulations, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to solve problems...
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Platte County Citizen
  Three run for county clerk
...on ensuring the clerk’s office operates efficiently, professionally, and in full compliance with Missouri law while remaining accessible and responsive to every resident." Pruitt said she is seeking re-election...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Springfield MO Voting Guide - Everything you need to know for the Aug. 4 primary election
...Springfield-area voters on Aug. 4 will join the rest of the state in deciding the fate of four amendments to the Missouri Constitution, all placed on the ballot by the state legislature. Depending on where you live and...
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Webster County Citizen   +2 other publications
  Fact Brief Are out-of-state organizations funding Amendment 5 advocacy in Missouri? Emilia Hansen, Columbia Missourian Jul 29, 2026 2 mins ago
YES Missouri Promise PAC, the main supporter of Amendment 5, received millions from organizations with out-of-state addresses, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission and ProPublica. The political action...
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MissouriNet
  Early Voting Surges as Missouri Primary Election Nears
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says early voting is running ahead of previous election cycles ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election. Hoskins told Missourinet that county clerks across the state...
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cassville-democrat​.‌com
  Publisher View — Kyle Troutman: See you at the polls!
...system (a second attempt after an identical proposal failed by 21 votes to 18 in April), and a 1% sales tax proposal for the Seligman Fire Protection District for equipment, training and operations. While...
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Platte County Landmark
  Voter turnout of around 27% predicted for primary
...3. Hours for early voting at the elections office, located at 2600 NW Prairie View Road in Platte City, are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Early voting is also offered 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday,...
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Missouri Independent   +10 other publications
  Campaign spending accelerates as Missouri primary election draws near
...4-to-1 in broadcast ads, while opponents of Amendment 4 are almost unchallenged on the airwaves Missouri voters have major ballot measures on income tax and initiative petitions to decide, as well as primaries...
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Webster County Citizen
  - Income vs. sales taxes Who benefits from Missouri's Amendment 5 By John Murphy Missouri News Network For the Webster County Citizen Jul 29, 2026 8 mins ago
Missouri Amendment 5, which all voters will see on next Tuesday's ballot, asks whether the state should over-haul its tax base. Right now, 61 percent of Missouri's general-revenue funds come from income...
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West Plains Daily Quill
  From ballot measures to the bench, primary candidates face voters
...Roberts, Assessor Daniel Franks, Commissioner Ralph Riggs and Collector Janet Crow, who discussed Missouri Amendments 1, 2, 4 and 5 as they will appear on Tuesday's primary ballot. The discussion primarily...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Meet the 4 candidates running for Platte County clerk in Aug. 4 primary election
...to the county website. The clerk also has specific duties like certifying tax levies to the state auditor and county collector. Current incumbent Jera Pruitt is running for re-election after first winning...
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West Plains Daily Quill
  Why is a Capitol PAC targeting rural lawmakers?
...record landed in Howell County mailboxes earlier this month, campaign finance records filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC) traced the funding back to a $300,000 contribution from St. Louis mega-donor...
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  Better roads will cost money—and St. Louis County executive candidates differ on how to find it
...rural interests dominate in Jefferson City and make sure their own roads are prioritized by state funding, suggested Zimmerman, who once served in the Missouri House of Representatives. In his view, St....
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Voters to decide the fate of Missouri’s income tax Tuesday — here’s what it would mean
...While proponents of the constitutional amendment on the ballot contend it would create growth for Missouri, opponents say it will increase the cost of living in the state. State Rep. Bishop Davidson, R-Republic,...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Hazelwood, Wentzville schools ask voters to approve ballot items to fill budget holes, build schools
...School District is asking voters to approve Proposition H, which would change how the district spends funds collected by taxes. The Wentzville School District placed Proposition O on the ballot, which asks...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
  / Paywall
  Local church briefs 7/30/26
Sikeston church briefs: Concordia trivia night fundraiser Sept. 12, free USDA-backed summer meals for kids, weekly dementia support group, plus how to share or feature church news. SIKESTON — Concordia...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  District 61 candidates offer contrasting approaches ahead of Republican primary
By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer WESTPHALIA — Republican voters in Missouri’s 61st House District will choose between incumbent Rep. Bruce Sassmann and challenger John Grady in the Aug. 4 primary, with the...
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Lincoln University of Missouri
  Lincoln University Board of Curators Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
...the people. 1.10 Establishment and State Support of Educational Institutions of Higher Learning in Missouri A university is hereby instituted in this state, the government whereof shall be vested in a board...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Missouri judge weighs constitutionality of property tax cap law connected to Royals stadium incentives
Published: Jul. 29, 2026 at 6:42 PM CDT|Updated: seconds ago KY3 Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon reports. Updated: 1 hour ago Gov. Mike Kehoe visited Springfield on Wednesday to speak to...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Columbia responds to lawsuit over $1.5 million agreement with American Airlines
The city of Columbia has responded to a lawsuit over its $1.5 million American Airlines deal. COLUMBIA — The city of Columbia has filed a response to a lawsuit it's facing over an air service agreement...
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KFVS12
  Safety Alert from Missouri State Highway Patrol as boaters soak up the last of summer
...Day and the unofficial end of summer, there are still plenty of chances to get out on the water. Missouri law enforcement want people to keep some things in mind, after state troopers responded to two boating...
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Edina Sentinel
  Constitutional Amendments, Party Candidates to be Decided Aug. 4
...By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Knox County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 4, for Missouri’s Primary Election, selecting each political party’s nominees for federal, state and county offices...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Columbia files response to airport revenue guarantee lawsuit, says it does not violate Missouri Constitution
...June alleging the city’s revenue guarantee with American Airlines violates the gift clause of the Missouri Constitution. Previous reporting says funds for the revenue guarantee would come from $750,000 of...
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billboard​.‌com
  Three Chords And The Truth About Lies In Country Music
Trending on Billboard The truth hurts. Sometimes it’s the listener who feels it, sometimes it’s a third person who’s victimized by the pain, and sometimes the truth-teller suffers worse than anyone...
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California Democrat
  MRED Lunch and Learn hosts Missouri Department of Corrections
12 hours, 55 minutes ago by Kaden Quinn The Missouri Department of Corrections has a lot to offer Moniteau County and its business owners. Corrections Reentry Manager of Adult Institutions Jennifer Liebi...
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Lincoln University of Missouri
  Lincoln University Welcomes 88 Students for Inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program
...2026 Lincoln University hosted 88 high school scholars for its inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program, providing a weeklong residential experience focused on college readiness,...
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Kirksville Daily Express
  Kirksville City Council adopts resolution on data center zoning, sets stage for fall regulations
The Kirksville City Council voted unanimously July 27 to adopt a resolution declaring its intent to review and establish zoning standards for data center development within city limits, capping two weeks...
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KTTN Trenton
  Gallatin approves utility projects and lower monthly trash rates
...execution of a solid waste contract with Rapid Removal for residential trash service within the city. City Administrator and City Clerk Crystal Dorrel said the primary change from the previous agreement is...
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The Missouri Times
  Press Release: New White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge Mirrors Missouri’s Landmark SB 4
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri leaders are pointing to a new White House-backed Ratepayer Protection Pledge as further validation that Missouri was ahead of the curve in protecting families and small businesses...
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Platte County Citizen
  Republicans compete for presiding commissioner
...with a Master of Public Administration. Professionally, I manage complex programs, oversee federal funding, ensure compliance with regulations, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to solve problems...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Springfield MO Voting Guide - Everything you need to know for the Aug. 4 primary election
...Springfield-area voters on Aug. 4 will join the rest of the state in deciding the fate of four amendments to the Missouri Constitution, all placed on the ballot by the state legislature. Depending on where you live and...
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billboard​.‌com
  ‘American Idol’ Renewed For 25th Season
...event at SiriusXM Studios on March 24, 2026 in New York City. Cindy Ord/Getty Images Trending on Billboard American Idol is officially coming back for a 25th season. The legendary music competition show...
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Platte County Landmark
  Voter turnout of around 27% predicted for primary
...3. Hours for early voting at the elections office, located at 2600 NW Prairie View Road in Platte City, are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Early voting is also offered 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday,...
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Missouri Independent   +10 other publications
  Campaign spending accelerates as Missouri primary election draws near
...4-to-1 in broadcast ads, while opponents of Amendment 4 are almost unchallenged on the airwaves Missouri voters have major ballot measures on income tax and initiative petitions to decide, as well as primaries...
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Nemo News   +1 other publication
  Citizens of Palmyra Filed a Petition Against Data Centers At City Council Meeting
The Palmyra City Council Met on Thursday, July 23rd, and conducted business as usual. The agenda and consent agenda were both approved, and the council moved on to unfinished business. Due to an issue with...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Meet the 4 candidates running for Platte County clerk in Aug. 4 primary election
...to the county website. The clerk also has specific duties like certifying tax levies to the state auditor and county collector. Current incumbent Jera Pruitt is running for re-election after first winning...
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