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| The Sedalia City Council will give competing proposals a second look Monday, May 18 as to which landfill the city will take their collected garbage. The council will have two different ordinances before... |
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| ...coming from an electrical meter at 603 Wiggins. Firefighters monitored the situation until Trenton Municipal Utilities arrived and disconnected the meter. According to Gibler, the arcing was determined to... |
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| Ballwin-Ellisville Patch.com |
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| ...humid, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • The Best 11 Cashew Chicken in Missouri You'll Want to Try at Least Once (myfamilytravels.com) — Ballwin diners get a special shout-out in... |
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| The Kirksville City Council will meet for a study session Monday evening, May 18, to chart the course for its upcoming city manager search, focusing on the mechanics of hiring an outside executive recruitment... |
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| Maries County Advocate |
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| ...unforeseen elevator inspection cost. When the annual … Previous Next OutKast Sports Club pays property taxes after misunderstanding MARIES COUNTY — OutKast Sports Club in Belle was delinquent for its... |
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| ...was left open by the departure of Robert Sullivan, who left earlier this year to become the assistant city administrator for Ste. Genevieve. Sullivan had been in the position since late 2022 and was paid $72,000... |
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| Author Mark Twain, a proud son of Missouri, once reportedly mused that "whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over." Natural resources officials in Missouri and North Dakota would seem to agree.... |
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| Ballwin-Ellisville Patch.com |
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| ...shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • The 10 Missouri St. Louis-Style Pizza Parlors That Will Change Your Mind About Thin Crust (myfamilytravels.com) —... |
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| Town And Country-Manchester Patch.com |
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| ...your event to our calendar and newsletter! Monday May 18 Town and Country, MO Calendar, 1011 Municipal Center Drive, St. Louis 6:00 pm South Middle Graduation Southwest Middle Chesterfield, MO 63017... |
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| ...Forge; the group began its journey in January from California and traveled by land until reaching Missouri. More police officers, better building security and alarm systems make up the combination needed... |
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| ...Crisis" before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management. Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley chairs the subcommittee. The hearing included testimony from fire chiefs, International... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| ST. JOSEPH, Mo.— The Northwest Missouri Republican Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 21, at Bandana’s Bar-B-Q, 4225 Frederick Ave. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the... |
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| Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options The Chillicothe City Council approved six ordinances during its May 11 meeting and also authorized several public safety hirings during an executive session.... |
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| ...Parking, 560 Trinity Ave, St. Louis 3:00 pm Monday May 18 Town and Country, MO Calendar, 1011 Municipal Center Drive, St. Louis 6:00 pm Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself!... |
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| The Sedalia City Council will give competing proposals a second look Monday, May 18 as to which landfill the city will take their collected garbage. The council will have two different ordinances before... |
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| ...when their vehicle crashed into oncoming traffic on a highway west of Clinton on Sunday, May 17. The Missouri... Read More The Sedalia City Council will give competing proposals a second look Monday, May 18... |
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| ...will present three concerts during the fall and spring season. NEW MADRID, Mo. — The search for a new city administrator has ended. John Gilbert of New Bloomfield was selected by the New Madrid City Council... |
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| St. Louis Magazine |
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| ...after Police Board skips the Budget Committee "I don’t think they get a pass not to come," said Alderman Rasheen. May 18, 2026 at 5:40 AM May 17, 2026 Photography by Kevin A. Roberts Alderman Rasheen... |
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| ...40 years, but the trading village remained largely French by language and culture. Image courtesy Missouri History Museum A depiction of the original log church in St. Louis, built in 1770 where the Old Cathedral... |
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| ...neighborhood of St. Louis frames the city's skyline. Blue tarps, many of them shredded by a year of Missouri weather, still dot roofs throughout north St. Louis, where an EF3 tornado cut a wide swath of destruction... |
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| By Mary Anne Zivnuska Special to The Kansas City Star May 18, 2026 5:09 AM Artificial Intelligence has the potential to catapult the United States into a new scientific and industrial revolution — but... |
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...fight song 317 times this school year. Ronnie Collins, a professor at State Technical College of Missouri and Sunday's commencement speaker, also shared a statistic he said demonstrates the admirable behavior... |
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| Jefferson City News Tribune +1 other publication
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| ...chaotic, but it was never intended to be our peak," Iler said. Iler plans to attend the University of Missouri in Columbia and received a DAR Good Citizen Award scholarship, a South Callaway High School Code... |
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| Springfield patch.com |
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| ...around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️ In today's newsletter: What big changes could tonight's Springfield City Council votes set in motion? Planning a waterfall day trip from Springfield? Start with this trail... |
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| ...path. Slated for construction in summer 2027, the project was approved for $2 million in federal funding in 2023, with the city prepared to fund the remaining roughly $985,000. Residents Weigh In City ... |
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| ...session, a new Golden Eagles band director and sale of a company owning most of a town: Southeast Missouri headlines from May 18, 1926-2001. 2001 BENTON - The new owners of Auto Tire and Parts Racepark... |
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| The Kirksville City Council will meet for a study session Monday evening, May 18, to chart the course for its upcoming city manager search, focusing on the mechanics of hiring an outside executive recruitment... |
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| KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia |
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| ...tornado en esta zona. Más tarde esta noche, las tormentas se convertirán en una línea y traerán una mayor amenaza de vientos destructivos, algunos de los cuales podrían superar los 129 km/h. Es posible un... |
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...of worship and government buildings. An owner must apply for the award and have approval from the City Council to receive the award. Rachel Senzee, the city's neighborhood services supervisor, said the... |
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| The Missouri Chamber of Commerce wants its headquarters at 428 E. Capitol Ave. to be less ... bland. Jefferson City's Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request for the Missouri Chamber... |
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| ...several topics, including priorities for the remainder of his term. DESPITE A LAST MINUTE PUSH, MISSOURI LAWMAKERS REALLY WEREN’T ABLE TO GET THE BALL ROLLING ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM. IN THEIR LAST WEEK... |
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...birth certificate. Bernskoetter said he has been able to help local officials, including county and city governments, with fixing problems they face. "There are a lot of things we do that affect counties,"... |
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| COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia's 1% public safety sales tax proposal is back on the agenda Monday after being tabled in early May in a 4-3 vote. If approved by the council, residents will be... |
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| ...was left open by the departure of Robert Sullivan, who left earlier this year to become the assistant city administrator for Ste. Genevieve. Sullivan had been in the position since late 2022 and was paid $72,000... |
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| ...column — including the role of the absentee parking lot owner, the city’s nuisance property rules, and Mayor Quinton Lucas’ broader response — read here. KCPD says it has been actively policing the area. Spokesperson... |
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| ...book. It is a perfect choice for readers who love to read biographies and are also interested in Missouri history. I was introduced to this book while serving on the Missouri Library Association Literary... |
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| Arnold Patch.com |
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| ...changes that affect an Arnold-based food truck business planning a permanent site in Imperial. Arnold Councilman Billy Crow backed the subdivision after stormwater assurances, while Arnold resident and Marco's... |
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| Columbia Missourian |
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| The Columbia City Council will take up a proposed ban on electronic gaming machines during its regular meeting Monday night. The proposal was tabled during the council’s March 2 meeting, and since then,... |
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| ...a quick solution, or else they wouldn’t be able to make it to work. They utilized the Lyft Up Transportation program to take $1 rides to the nearest bus stop or transit center. His commute from school to... |
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| ...Spickard Board of Aldermen convened for its regular meeting on May 11, 2026, at Spickard City Hall, with Mayor Alan Tharp calling the session to order at 6:05 p.m. following roll call. Those in attendance included... |
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| ...Kendrick Calfee May 16, 2026 12:35 PM Candidates have begun to file their bids with the state of Missouri for Kansas City mayor ahead of next year’s election, according to campaign finance records. Voters... |
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| By Brian Hauswirth Columbia’s city council is scheduled to vote Monday evening on whether or not to place a one percent sales/use tax for public safety on the August ballot. Columbia Police respond to... |
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| ...about what’s ahead. Posted KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon. — As Riverside prepares for increased attention during the... |
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| Published by graphics on Sat, 05/16/2026 - 5:15am The Republic City Council approved two subdivision changes and spent considerable time reviewing a major amendment to the current budget during its May... |
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| Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options The Chillicothe City Council approved six ordinances during its May 11 meeting and also authorized several public safety hirings during an executive session.... |
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| By Chris Higgins and Kacen Bayless May 16, 2026 5:00 AM Kansas City is moving ahead with an "expedited compliance review" after resignations and conflict of interest allegations upended the regional... |
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...storage in a "general commercial" zone. The Board of Adjustment does not need final approval from the City Council to issue conditional use permits, according to city code. Eric Barron, planning manager for... |
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| TAOS -- You won't find many busier ball fields in Mid-Missouri than the three at Countryside Park in Taos. The park has seen about a 40 percent increase in games played this year compared to 2025, Park... |
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| ...GovWell, a software platform for local government services, for $60,000 for one year. The Jefferson City Council will have to approve the purchase. Dave Helmick, director of the city's Planning and Protective... |
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| ...Sikeston-area May 16 events. SIKESTON — Superintendent of Schools Lynn Twitty will attend a meeting of the Missouri Governor’s Committee of Education Tuesday in Kansas City. DEXTER, Mo. - Some 2,000 acres of farmland... |
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| From Missouri News Network Missouri News Network: Statehouse News for MPA Members This report is written by Missouri School of Journalism students for publication by MPA member newspapers in print and... |
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| ... "We, the Monumental Committee of the Women’s Relief Corps of Justi Post, No. 173, Department of Missouri, Grand Army of the Republic, present to the city of Cape Girardeau this Memorial Fountain as a free... |
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| I’ve figured out what our city administration and City Council are doing. They fund the "Nice to Haves" and then don’t have enough money to fund the essentials. That’s when they tell us that we must approve... |
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| Cape Girardeau council May 18 to weigh CBD zoning changes, billboard rules, subdivision plats, university street improvements and new board appointments. Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Monday, May... |
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| ...Trussworks, a wastewater plant change order and a new "Welcome to Jackson" sign. City of Jackson mayor and Board of Aldermen Regular meeting 6 p.m. Monday, May 18 City Hall, 101 Court St. Adoption... |
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| Updated: 3 hours ago The Missouri legislature approved new state incentive packages this week that local business leaders say could accelerate redevelopment in downtown St. Louis. Updated: 3 hours ago... |
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| ...Show; Mark Reardon is joined by Jeff Rainford, with Rainford and Associates; former chief of staff to Mayor Slay and Tim Fitch, Former STL County Councilman and former STL County Police Chief. Discussing one... |
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| ...Mark Maxwell Published: 6:57 PM CDT May 15, 2026 Updated: 6:57 PM CDT May 15, 2026 ST. LOUIS, Missouri — EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a lightly edited transcript of a conversation between KSDK political... |
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| ...enthusiasm around the FIFA World Cup — are the culmination of more than year of work to make Kansas City’s big moment last longer than the 39 days of official action, said Rich Chungong. "FIFA isn’t thinking... |
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| Updated: 3 hours ago The O’Fallon City Council approved rezoning for a 276-home subdivision after the developer filed a lawsuit over the project’s initial rejection. Updated: 3 hours ago One of St. Louis’... |
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| ...officers spent Friday morning on the rooftops of Dunkin locations raising money for Special Olympics Missouri. Updated: 3 hours ago The Delmar Loop will host the Flowering Artists and Mural Festival on Saturday... |
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| ...Hayden Jr. finds his seat after testifying in April in support of legislation to elect, not appoint, Missouri sheriffs. The resolution passed Friday by the Missouri legislature does not give St. Louis the opportunity... |
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| ...have cast the order as offering "optional" resources. Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Texas intervened in the suit argued... |
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| ...2025 explosion that killed 5-year-old Alistair Lamb and injured his father and sister in Lexington, Missouri. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's office said the penalty is not intended to serve as restitution... |
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| Kansas City Councilman Crispin Rea announces run for mayor KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Councilman Crispin Rea is joining the race for mayor, his office announced Friday. Councilman Rea, a Kansas City... |
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| ...damage occurring south of 20th Street. The city had initially received a $96,886 grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, which operates the Missouri State Parks division, to help start... |
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| ...Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, 2009-11; and program specialist for community arts and touring for the Missouri Arts Council, from 2011-13 Behind Leslie Forrester’s calm demeanor is a fervent evangelist for the... |
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| ...state law — is being viewed as a common-sense compromise by hospitality leaders and safety advocates. Mayor Quinton Lucas said the move tailors hours "to local conditions, prioritizing public safety and economic... |
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| ...Years Ago - Members of the New Madrid County Central Future Business Leaders of America attended the Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference in Columbia. Delegates representing the New Madrid Chapter at the state... |
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| ...the massive recovery effort to help affected residents get back on their feet. Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, introduced the Tornado Preparedness Act on Friday to establish a national plan to modernize warning... |
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| ...City Hall in Platte City. "There are some findings in there that just aren’t true," said Jason Metten, city administrator, after Karen Wagoner of the chamber gave her presentation. "I would like to take this... |
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| ...lead Kansas City’s growth, development and long-range planning efforts Post Date:05/15/2026 12:02 PM City Manager Mario Vasquez has appointed Kyle Elliott as the new Director of the City Planning and Development... |
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| ...have cast the order as offering "optional" resources. Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Texas intervened in the suit argued... |
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| ...the Fountain District, and the city says the momentum downtown is about more than just one weekend. Mayor Jenny Gain Meyer says the festival is part of a bigger story—downtown growth that’s building real... |
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| ...including Mark, have flooded our newsroom with emails about trash along roads and in neighborhoods across Missouri and Kansas as the Kansas City area prepares for the tournament. KSHB41 has highlighted KDOT and... |
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| ...KANSAS FELONY MURDER LAW, JURORS WERE ABLE TO FIND HER RESPONSIBLE. SHE WILL BE SENTENCED IN JULY. THE MAYOR OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, IS DIRECTING KCPD AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE SAFETY... |
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| ...anniversary of the United States is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on the campus of Missouri State University-West Plains. Hosted by Explore West Plains, and centered in and around the Bell... |
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| ...settlement funds. The legislation, introduced by Board of Aldermen President Megan Green and supported by Mayor Cara Spencer, largely targets tornado relief and infrastructure upgrades. 3. Golden Buffet defendant... |
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| ...can on Sunday. Fishermen spotted the City of Columbia container floating in Perche Creek near the Missouri River access. Authorities have turned the body over to the medical examiner's office. • A 20-year-old... |
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| ...Rosenbaum Published May 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM CDT Charlotte Keene / St. Louis Public Radio The Missouri Senate convenes on the second-to-last day of the 2026 session in Jefferson City on Thursday. Missouri... |
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| ...unforeseen elevator inspection cost. When the annual … Previous Next OutKast Sports Club pays property taxes after misunderstanding MARIES COUNTY — OutKast Sports Club in Belle was delinquent for its... |
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| ...several topics, including priorities for the remainder of his term. DESPITE A LAST MINUTE PUSH, MISSOURI LAWMAKERS REALLY WEREN’T ABLE TO GET THE BALL ROLLING ON PROPERTY TAX REFORM. IN THEIR LAST WEEK... |
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| COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia's 1% public safety sales tax proposal is back on the agenda Monday after being tabled in early May in a 4-3 vote. If approved by the council, residents will be... |
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| Republicans advanced major priorities on taxes, public safety and abortion, while broad property tax relief and education priorities stalled The Missouri General Assembly adjourned Friday without the factional... |
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05/17/2026 USA Online
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| KOMU -TV8 Columbia +2 other publications
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| Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent May 16, 2026 1 hr ago State Rep. Brandon Phelps, a Republican from Warrensburg, smiles as the Missouri House tosses bills into the air at the adjournment of session... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Columbia Missourian |
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| The Columbia City Council will take up a proposed ban on electronic gaming machines during its regular meeting Monday night. The proposal was tabled during the council’s March 2 meeting, and since then,... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| KY3-TV Springfield |
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| ...for rain, storms and possible severe weather are shaping up for next week. Updated: 21 hours ago Missouri lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session Friday without passing property tax reform, despite... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| NextSTL |
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| ...a quick solution, or else they wouldn’t be able to make it to work. They utilized the Lyft Up Transportation program to take $1 rides to the nearest bus stop or transit center. His commute from school to... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Sheridan Express |
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| ...received by mail or email: Emergency Planner - email with next meeting date of 5-13-2026 at 10:00 a.m. Sales Tax, Use Tax, Road and Bridge Special Sales Tax, Use Tax reports County Emergency Services 911 Sales... |
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05/16/2026 USA Blog
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| 93.9 The Eagle +1 other publication
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| By Brian Hauswirth Columbia’s city council is scheduled to vote Monday evening on whether or not to place a one percent sales/use tax for public safety on the August ballot. Columbia Police respond to... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Nevada KNMO Radio 97.5 FM |
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| PLAN TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO MISSOURI RESIDENTS DOESN'T MAKE IT TO FINISH LINE Date: May 16, 2026, 2:35 pm On the final day of the Missouri Legislature, the chair of a property tax committee... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Maryville Daily Forum +1 other publication
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| ...5 to 6:30 p.m. • Boone County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed jail sales tax for the Aug. 4 ballot. The sheriff's office wants voters to consider a three-eighths-cent Prop... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Republic Monitor |
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| Published by graphics on Sat, 05/16/2026 - 5:15am The Republic City Council approved two subdivision changes and spent considerable time reviewing a major amendment to the current budget during its May... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| A Cole County judge is being asked to block the measure from the ballot or rewrite its summary for voters. |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Kansas City patch.com |
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| ...abuse, recalling how many people knew she was being hurt before her death but never reported it. 4. Missouri legislative session ends without property tax reform (kctv5.com) — Reporting from Kansas City, this... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Missouri Press Association |
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| From Missouri News Network Missouri News Network: Statehouse News for MPA Members This report is written by Missouri School of Journalism students for publication by MPA member newspapers in print and... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Columbia Missourian |
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| I’ve figured out what our city administration and City Council are doing. They fund the "Nice to Haves" and then don’t have enough money to fund the essentials. That’s when they tell us that we must approve... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| Maryville Daily Forum +3 other publications
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| ...and 174 asks voters to decide in November if the state should phase out the tax. If voters agree, Missouri would be the first state since Alaska in 1980 to eliminate personal income tax. Voters are being... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| krcgtv.com |
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Missouri State Capitol building File Comment on this story0Comment On Friday, Missouri lawmakers wrapped up the final day of the 2026 legislative session. Heading into the new year, many lawmakers speculated... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KY3-TV Springfield |
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| Published: May 15, 2026 at 9:41 PM CDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago Missouri lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session Friday without passing property tax reform, despite both parties calling it a top... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KY3-TV Springfield |
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| Published: May 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM CDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago Updated: 27 minutes ago Missouri lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session Friday without passing property tax reform, despite both... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| sedaliademocrat.com |
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| By Jason Hancock Missouri Independent The Missouri General Assembly adjourned Friday without the factional warfare and late-session meltdowns that have come to define the Capitol in recent years, ending... |
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05/15/2026 USA Blog
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| St. Louis Public Radio NPR |
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| ...Published May 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM CDT Charlotte Keene / St. Louis Public Radio Members of the Missouri House toss their papers on Friday, the last day of the 2026 session in Jefferson City, in what is... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia |
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| ...Friday, lawmakers threw their papers in the air and began filing out of the House chamber after the Missouri General Assembly wrapped up its 2026 legislative session. Missouri lawmakers passed 100 bills during... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KY3-TV Springfield +1 other publication
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| Published: May 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT|Updated: moments ago JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) -Missouri lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session Friday without passing property tax reform, despite both... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| Letters to the Editor Springfield News-Leader May 15, 2026, 3:40 a.m. CT Income tax vs. sales tax a matter of fairness We are hearing a lot of noise these days coming from our elected representatives... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KMOV 4 St. Louis |
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| The Missouri legislature approved new state incentive packages this week that local business leaders say could accelerate redevelopment in downtown St. Louis. Published: May 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM CDT|Updated:... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KBIA (NPR) Columbia |
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| ...Jason Rosenbaum Published May 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM CDT Charlotte Keene / St. Louis Public Radio Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe holds a press conference Thursday on the 2026 legislative session in Jefferson City.... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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Property tax reforms in Indiana could have paved the way for "as many as 100 public school districts" to ask voters directly for more funding through referenda, according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle.... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| Columbia Missourian |
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| Beginning in August, University of Missouri students will see an increase in the amount of dining dollars added to the new plans. Additionally, three on-campus dining plans and one off-campus plan will... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KTTN Trenton |
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| Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options (Missouri Independent) - A lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to knock a proposed constitutional amendment off Missouri’s 2026 ballot that would give lawmakers... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KSDK |
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| ...American-made and Amish-crafted pieces known for durability and craftsmanship. The promotion also features sales tax savings and additional discounts on select inventory throughout the holiday weekend. Customers... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KJLU 88.9 FM |
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| ...vote this November on a proposal to eliminate the personal income tax and replace it with expanded sales taxes. "This is a transformational moment for our state and it's about more than just taxes. It's... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| Springfield Business Journal Check |
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| A lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to knock a proposed constitutional amendment off Missouri’s 2026 ballot that would give lawmakers new power to expand sales taxes to eliminate the income tax, arguing legislators... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| Griffon News +1 other publication
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| ...chose one spending goal, 27% said they would pay off credit card debt, and 16% would build an emergency fund. But, among those who chose three spending goals, most selected three of these four: building an emergency... |
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05/18/2026 USA Online
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| Missouri business alert |
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| The Missouri House voted 119-24 to pass a large economic development bill that includes incentivizing the conversion of vacant or underused properties into new housing. The AT&T tower in downtown St. Louis,... |
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05/18/2026 USA Online
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| Sen. Jamie Burger outlines Missouri bills on Purple Alerts, Mason’s Law, masked intimidation, 75 mph rural interstates, workforce licensing, sex offender rules and an income-tax phase-out plan. By State... |
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05/18/2026 USA Online
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| St. Louis Public Radio NPR |
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| ...Rosenbaum Published May 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM CDT Charlotte Keene / St. Louis Public Radio The Missouri Senate convenes on the second-to-last day of the 2026 session in Jefferson City on Thursday. Missouri... |
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05/18/2026 USA Online
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| By Mary Anne Zivnuska Special to The Kansas City Star May 18, 2026 5:09 AM Artificial Intelligence has the potential to catapult the United States into a new scientific and industrial revolution — but... |
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05/18/2026 USA Online
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| Kansas City patch.com |
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| Coming up on the Kansas City Patch calendar: Coors Light Hot Country Nights: Eli Young Band Posted Mon, May 18, 2026 at 2:11 am CT Hello Kansas City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️ In today's... |
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05/18/2026 USA Online
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| Webster-Kirkwood Times |
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| ...path. Slated for construction in summer 2027, the project was approved for $2 million in federal funding in 2023, with the city prepared to fund the remaining roughly $985,000. Residents Weigh In City ... |
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05/18/2026 USA Online
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| West Side Leader |
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| ...was left open by the departure of Robert Sullivan, who left earlier this year to become the assistant city administrator for Ste. Genevieve. Sullivan had been in the position since late 2022 and was paid $72,000... |
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05/17/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| Author Mark Twain, a proud son of Missouri, once reportedly mused that "whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over." Natural resources officials in Missouri and North Dakota would seem to agree.... |
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05/17/2026 USA Online
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| Fenton-High Ridge Patch.com |
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| ...towns and everywhere in between. UScellular is now a part of T-Mobile. Find out more at T-Mobile.com/Better-Together. Find a T-Mobile store near Fenton. Weather forecast: Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with... |
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05/17/2026 USA Online
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| Springfield patch.com |
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| ...towns and everywhere in between. UScellular is now a part of T-Mobile. Find out more at T-Mobile.com/Better-Together. Find a T-Mobile store near Springfield. Weather forecast: Sunday: Windy with periods... |
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05/17/2026 USA Online
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| NextSTL |
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| ...a quick solution, or else they wouldn’t be able to make it to work. They utilized the Lyft Up Transportation program to take $1 rides to the nearest bus stop or transit center. His commute from school to... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Sheridan Express |
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| ...received by mail or email: Emergency Planner - email with next meeting date of 5-13-2026 at 10:00 a.m. Sales Tax, Use Tax, Road and Bridge Special Sales Tax, Use Tax reports County Emergency Services 911 Sales... |
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05/16/2026 USA Blog
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| Startland News |
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| Bubble and slime play. Vegan Mexican cuisine. A jazz listening room. The variety and depth of Kansas City’s wide-ranging small business community will pop when visitors near and far arrive for the FIFA World... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Republic Monitor |
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| Published by graphics on Sat, 05/16/2026 - 5:15am The Republic City Council approved two subdivision changes and spent considerable time reviewing a major amendment to the current budget during its May... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| KTTN Trenton |
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| Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options The Chillicothe City Council approved six ordinances during its May 11 meeting and also authorized several public safety hirings during an executive session.... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| ...Journal) Published: 5:26 AM CDT May 16, 2026 Updated: 5:26 AM CDT May 16, 2026 ST. LOUIS — The Missouri legislature passed a bill Friday to restore an expansion of the state's historic tax credit program,... |
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| By Chris Higgins and Kacen Bayless May 16, 2026 5:00 AM Kansas City is moving ahead with an "expedited compliance review" after resignations and conflict of interest allegations upended the regional... |
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| JEFFERSON CITY -- A William Woods University student and former Stephens College executive director has been named to a leadership position in the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). Elizabeth... |
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...GovWell, a software platform for local government services, for $60,000 for one year. The Jefferson City Council will have to approve the purchase. Dave Helmick, director of the city's Planning and Protective... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Springfield patch.com |
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| ...towns and everywhere in between. UScellular is now a part of T-Mobile. Find out more at T-Mobile.com/Better-Together. Find a T-Mobile store near Springfield. Weather forecast: Saturday: An afternoon t-storm;... |
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05/16/2026 USA Online
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| Missouri Press Association |
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| From Missouri News Network Missouri News Network: Statehouse News for MPA Members This report is written by Missouri School of Journalism students for publication by MPA member newspapers in print and... |
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| The Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City photographed on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City photographed on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Kurt Erickson | Post-Dispatch ,... |
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| ...Published May 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM CDT Charlotte Keene / St. Louis Public Radio Members of the Missouri House toss their papers on Friday, the last day of the 2026 session in Jefferson City, in what is... |
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| Memphis Democrat +1 other publication
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| ...Mike Kehoe’s signing of the fiscal year 2026 state budget, allocated $20 million of General Revenue funds to the Missouri Department of Transportation to improve low-volume rural roads across the state. More... |
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| Cape Girardeau council May 18 to weigh CBD zoning changes, billboard rules, subdivision plats, university street improvements and new board appointments. Cape Girardeau City Council 5 p.m. Monday, May... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| Letters to the Editor Springfield News-Leader May 15, 2026, 3:40 a.m. CT Income tax vs. sales tax a matter of fairness We are hearing a lot of noise these days coming from our elected representatives... |
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| Startland News |
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| ...enthusiasm around the FIFA World Cup — are the culmination of more than year of work to make Kansas City’s big moment last longer than the 39 days of official action, said Rich Chungong. "FIFA isn’t thinking... |
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| KBIA (NPR) Columbia |
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| ...in December, could see a makeover in the coming years due to legislation passed on Thursday by the Missouri legislature providing tax incentives to convert office buildings into housing. The AT&T tower and... |
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| ...2025 explosion that killed 5-year-old Alistair Lamb and injured his father and sister in Lexington, Missouri. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's office said the penalty is not intended to serve as restitution... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| Springfield Business Journal Check |
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| ...Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, 2009-11; and program specialist for community arts and touring for the Missouri Arts Council, from 2011-13 Behind Leslie Forrester’s calm demeanor is a fervent evangelist for the... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| KTTN Trenton |
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| Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options (Missouri Independent) - A lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to knock a proposed constitutional amendment off Missouri’s 2026 ballot that would give lawmakers... |
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| ...World Cup alleged economic boom is to becoming a major dud and disappointment. Hotels in the Kansas City metro, including those in Platte County, are saying the number of room reservations in place are even... |
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05/15/2026 USA Online
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| Springfield Business Journal Check |
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| A lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to knock a proposed constitutional amendment off Missouri’s 2026 ballot that would give lawmakers new power to expand sales taxes to eliminate the income tax, arguing legislators... |
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| KMOV 4 St. Louis |
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| ...CDT|Updated: moments ago ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The family of Juan Baltazar is suing the St. Louis City EMA and Forestry Division, alleging they have purposely violated Missouri’s Sunshine Law as it pertains... |
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| Springfield Daily Citizen |
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| ...subscribers only. Other conditions apply. Don’t have an account yet? Register here. by Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri’s largest marijuana company is facing a second antitrust lawsuit in two weeks,... |
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