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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Shannon Peirce challenges Bryan Feemster in GOP primary for Greene County circuit clerk
...Feemster, 72, grew up in the Valley Water Mill area, graduating from Hillcrest High School and later Missouri State University with a degree in agriculture. After starting what would turn out to be a long career...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Jefferson City Council nominates Cook, Dulle for open Ward 3 spot
The Jefferson City Council will choose between Susan Cook and Hal Dulle to fill the vacant Ward 3 council seat. Ward 1 Councilman Randy Hoselton nominated Dulle and Ward 3 Councilwoman Treaka Young nominated...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Amendment 5 touted as boon for Missouri’s economy; opponents say it shifts costs to those who can’t afford it
...proposal that would phase out their state personal income tax, and offset the difference by raising sales tax rates and taxing more services used by everyday Missourians and businesses. Amendment 5 appears...
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KTTN Trenton
  Trenton City attorney outlines legal duties at Rotary Club meeting
...arms. Program Chairman Carrie Lamm-Clark introduced Kinney, a Trenton native who graduated from Missouri Western State University before earning his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City...
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Creve Coeur Patch​.‌com   +1 other publication
  ​🌱 Patch AM: How a Creve Coeur shortstop became Missouri’s Class 4 player of the year
...our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️ In today's newsletter: How a Creve Coeur shortstop became Missouri's Class 4 player of the year How Creve Coeur advocates make foster kids' birthdays truly unforgettable...
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St​.‌ Louis patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: How much tougher has it gotten to buy a St. Louis home?
...the metro area. 5. Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger Honors Inductees for the 2026 Class of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame (mo.gov) — Missourians with strong St. Louis ties are being honored in the...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Columbia approves renewable energy plan despite falling short of goal
The Columbia City Council approved a Renewable Energy Plan, a Capital Improvement Plan and replacing a bridge on the MKT Trail. COLUMBIA — Columbia City Council approved a 2026 Renewable Energy Plan and...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Columbia council to vote on DNR-required stormwater ordinance update
KMIZ File photo of a homeless encampment in Columbia. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is set to vote Monday night on an ordinance amendment aimed at reducing pollutants entering local...
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KCUR
  Manny Abarca ousted as Jackson County Legislature chairman
...investigation off to an "outside agency" to avoid the appearance of bias. He did not say which agency. The Missouri State Highway Patrol told KCUR it is not conducting the investigation. The FBI said in a message...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Answering your questions about Kansas City’s measures on the August primary
Voters will see 5 questions from Kansas City on their ballot When voters go to the polls on Aug. 4, they will see five questions from Kansas City asking for a total of $1.7 billion in bonds for projects...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  NTSB: ‘Fuel exhaustion’ cause of June 2025 Kansas plane crash on top of airport roof Investigators discovered fewer than 33 ounces of fuel remained in the plane's fuel tanks
...According to the report, the flight instructor estimated that the 16-minute flight between Butler, Missouri, Municipal Airport and New Century Airport called for 135 to 200 pounds of fuel. In the report, the...
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Ozark Radio News
  Betty Garline Moore
, Age 89 of Mountain View, Missouri will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at The Yarber Mortuary Chapel, Mountain View, Missouri, beginning at 11:00 AM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Leadership Sikeston explores city government and community services
...p.m SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) — Members of Leadership Sikeston recently spent a session learning about city government, public services and community development through visits to several local facilities. ...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Carbondale announces filing period for 2027 city election
...City of Carbondale has announced key dates for candidates planning to run in the April 6, 2027, municipal election. Voters will elect one mayor and three city council members to four-year terms. The election...
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nwmissouritimes​.‌com
  Edina man charged with second-degree assault after restaurant parking lot stabbing
...apartment building, according to KHQA. Second-degree assault is classified as a Class D felony under Missouri law and is punishable by up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Both Munoz-Ramos...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  KC asks voters for $100 million for upgrading convention facilities. What to know
...convention facility upgrades. Voters will decide the bond on the Aug. 4 primary; 57.14% needed. Mayor said $25 million would target government buildings built before 1950. Kansas City officials want...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Lincoln University partners with regional critical materials project, expands program
...critical minerals and materials. This particular initiative is focused in the Kansas City area and Missouri and Kansas border. It is one of 12 "innovation engines" across the country, according to a Monday...
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KBIA (NPR) Columbia
  Columbia City Council approves replacement of 120-year-old bridge on MKT trail
...120-year-old bridge on the MKT Trail is now set to be replaced by early next year after the Columbia City Council approved the project Monday night. The council unanimously approved replacement of the structure,...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Rescue One raising funds for new facility in Republic
...content Get Access Rescue One, a Springfield nonprofit and one of the largest foster-based rescues in Missouri, has launched a campaign to raise money for a new animal rescue and veterinary facility in Republic....
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Jefferson City considers tax abatements for 180-unit apartment project
The Jefferson City Council is considering tax abatements for a proposed 180-unit apartment development on the city's west side. The council voted Monday to begin the process of potentially awarding Chapter...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Jefferson City Council nominates Cook, Dulle for open Ward 3 spot
The Jefferson City Council will choose between Susan Cook and Hal Dulle to fill the vacant Ward 3 council seat. Ward 1 Councilman Randy Hoselton nominated Dulle and Ward 3 Councilwoman Treaka Young nominated...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Missouri’s back-to-school tax holiday will take place early August
The state's annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is coming up in early August. During the holiday, qualifying purchases in Missouri that relate to school supplies, computers, clothing and other school-related...
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St​.‌ Louis Argus
  Dellwood Celebrates 75 Years of Community, Culture and Pride with Diamond Jubilee Expo
...August 1, 2026, at the Dellwood Recreation Center, 10266 West Florissant Avenue in Dellwood. Hosted by Mayor Reggie Jones, the Diamond Jubilee Expo will bring together live music, entertainment, vendors, food...
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  Brentwood Democrat’s mileage reimbursements spur policy change in Missouri legislature
Brentwood Democrat’s mileage reimbursements spur policy change in Missouri legislature Ray Reed billed taxpayers for 31 trips to Jefferson City when the legislature was not in session. July 21, 2026...
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Benton County Enterprise
  / Paywall
  Who lives on your street? Here’s how to find out
...Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. Lincoln Recognizes Fair Housing Month with Mayoral Proclamation The City of Lincoln, Missouri has officially joined a broader regional effort to highlight...
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Nevada KNMO Radio 97​.‌5 FM
  NEVADA CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER CITY SQUARE DEVELOPMENT DEMOLITION WORK, FIRE CHIEF VEHICLE REPLACEMENT DURING TUESDAY MEETING
NEVADA CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER CITY SQUARE DEVELOPMENT DEMOLITION WORK, FIRE CHIEF VEHICLE REPLACEMENT DURING TUESDAY MEETING Date: July 21, 2026, 10:45 am The consideration of demolition work for the...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Lambert Airport Boss Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge prepares for takeoff after 16 years
...her final weeks on the job, she spoke with STLPR’s Abby Llorico to reflect on her tenure running Missouri’s busiest airport. The following conversation has been edited for clarity and length. Abby Llorico:...
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KTTN Trenton
  Trenton City attorney outlines legal duties at Rotary Club meeting
...arms. Program Chairman Carrie Lamm-Clark introduced Kinney, a Trenton native who graduated from Missouri Western State University before earning his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Right-wing group alleges KC candidate for Congress violated campaign finance laws
...free newsletter. A right-wing nonprofit on Monday filed campaign finance complaints against Kansas City Councilman Nathan Willett, alleging he illegally directed more than $160,000 from his suspended Senate...
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Boone County Journal
  City Council approves replacement of 120-year-old bridge on MKT trail
...120-year-old bridge on the MKT Trail is now set to be replaced by early next year after the Columbia City Council approved the project Monday night. The council unanimously approved replacement of the structure,...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Columbia approves renewable energy plan despite falling short of goal
The Columbia City Council approved a Renewable Energy Plan, a Capital Improvement Plan and replacing a bridge on the MKT Trail. COLUMBIA — Columbia City Council approved a 2026 Renewable Energy Plan and...
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Columbia Missourian
  City Council approves replacement of 120-year-old bridge on MKT trail
...120-year-old bridge on the MKT Trail is now set to be replaced by early next year after the Columbia City Council approved the project Monday night. The council unanimously approved replacement of the structure,...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
  / Paywall
  Looking Back in Time 7/21/26
...tour. SIKESTON - A new logo and typeface, part of a corporate identity plan, has been announced at Missouri Delta Medical Center with the unveiling of a new logo design. SIKESTON - This Saturday area residents...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  Out of the past: July 21
...more than 5 inches of rain Thursday morning caused massive flooding throughout the city. Southeast Missouri State University should cut expenses, not pay raises, to bring its budget in line with state spending,...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  Ladue city council denies zoning for Rock Hill Quarry redevelopment project
Published: Jul. 20, 2026 at 9:53 PM CDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago The Ladue City Council has denied a zoning and general development plan for the Rock Hill Quarry property, rejecting what would have been...
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KZRG 1310 AM/102​.‌9 FM Joplin
  Joplin council advances fiber network, pay policy and infrastructure projects
Joplin council advances fiber network, pay policy and infrastructure projects JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin City Council advanced plans for another citywide fiber-optic network Monday, approved changes to employee...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Columbia council to vote on DNR-required stormwater ordinance update
KMIZ File photo of a homeless encampment in Columbia. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is set to vote Monday night on an ordinance amendment aimed at reducing pollutants entering local...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  AI-generated political ad in St. Charles County raises deepfake questions ahead of primary election
...candidate in the race, Jason Law, who said he was inspired by a viral AI ad from Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign in Los Angeles. "It was amazing how that went viral and we were thinking, why don’t we...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Answering your questions about Kansas City’s measures on the August primary
Voters will see 5 questions from Kansas City on their ballot When voters go to the polls on Aug. 4, they will see five questions from Kansas City asking for a total of $1.7 billion in bonds for projects...
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The Missouri Times
  State Senate Tipsheet: July 2026
The cycle in the Missouri Senate begins with a 24-10 Republican majority. Of the 17 returning senators, there are 10 returning Republican incumbents: Senators Bean, Brattin, Burger, Gregory 15, Gregory...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  KCK could pay up to $11 million more city, county property taxes next year. What to know
...would give the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK up to $11 million more in combined property tax dollars than this year. Officials will formally vote on that later this summer. Taxpayers were...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Columbia City Council Ward 4 candidate interview: Sharon Jones
...Ryan King, Dave Sorrell and Sharon Jones. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) OLIVIA HAYES: We're here with Ward 4 city council candidate Sharon Jones. Sharon, thank you for joining me today. SHARON JONES: Thank you, it's...
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Joplin Globe
  Announcement planned Tuesday on Memorial Hall
...Roberts, R-Joplin, and State Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, who worked to get the bill approved by the Missouri Legislature before this year's session closed, and members of the Friends of Joplin Memorial Hall....
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  Columbia Ward 4 candidates focus on infrastructure, fiscal responsibility ahead of August election
...are Ryan King, Dave Sorrell and Sharon Jones. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When Columbia's former Ward 4 Councilman Nick Foster announced his resignation in May, he was just over a year into his new term. Foster...
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Hannibal Courier-Post
  NEMO Knights of Columbus to host tractor cruise benefiting local food pantries
HANNIBAL — Knights of Columbus councils throughout northeast Missouri will host their annual Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise on Sunday, Aug. 30, with a 35-mile route benefiting food pantries in Marion,...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Meet the 10 candidates running for governor of Kansas in 2026
...Kansas Senate, Corson serves as the ranking Democrat on the Assessment and Taxation, Judiciary and Transportation committees. Other information voters should know: Corson has received the endorsement of outgoing...
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KRMS
  Three More Missouri Residents Added To Various Boards And Commissions
...commissions. They include Patrick Brown of St. Louis appointed to the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, James Greer of Columbia who was reappointed to the Petroleum Storage...
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nemissourinews​.‌com
  Northeast Missouri government event planned for July 19-25
Government Thomas Thomson, Mayor of City of Bowling Green | Facebook website The following event is planned for Northeast Missouri this week. Monday, July 20 City of Bowling Green Board of Aldermen...
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Heartlander News
  Prosecutors: East St. Louis family massacre was plotted on Instagram by teen couple
Stuart McMillian is a staff writer for Heartlander News based in St. Louis, Missouri. Share New information presented during a pretrial hearing last week indicates the fatal shooting of five family members...
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Heartlander News
  Missouri watchdog files state, federal complaints alleging Nathan Willett illegally funneled $165K in old campaign cash to fund run for Congress
...personally covered bounced refund checks to his own donors without disclosing it." Willett, a Kansas City Council member who abandoned a run for state Senate, is campaigning to win the Republican nomination...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Jack Stack: Missouri cannot afford to ignore this wake-up call
...Business rankings should concern every elected official, business leader, educator, and citizen in Missouri. While our state continues to be recognized for many strengths, the report also highlights troubling...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Trump budget proposal could threaten airline service at Quincy airport
...Southern Airways Express flight on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at the Quincy Regional Airport in Quincy. Funding for commercial flights to small airports around the country, including to three communities in Illinois,...
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Mid America Live   +1 other publication
  What’s Up by LeRoy Cook
...winds, escaping the Canadian wildfire smoke that covered the northern states with low visibility. Mid-Missouri did suffer from heavy thunderstorms and flooding rains. From the air, crops here in the border counties...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Leadership Sikeston explores city government and community services
...p.m SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) — Members of Leadership Sikeston recently spent a session learning about city government, public services and community development through visits to several local facilities. ...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Carbondale announces filing period for 2027 city election
...City of Carbondale has announced key dates for candidates planning to run in the April 6, 2027, municipal election. Voters will elect one mayor and three city council members to four-year terms. The election...
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KZRG 1310 AM/102​.‌9 FM Joplin
  Joplin to boost patrols at Spiva Park after viral fountain photo
Joplin to boost patrols at Spiva Park after viral fountain photo Joplin Mayor Rob O'Brian said the city plans to increase park ranger patrols at Spiva Park, continue work on a major road improvement project...
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Heartlander News
  Young journalist Nick Shirley, exposing billions in alleged fraud, asks Senate to protect America
...centers, according to multiple reports. ‘They knew all about it,’ Hawley says Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, praised Shirley’s work. "To have elected officials like the Democrats in Minnesota, like Keith...
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Heartlander News
  US’ best pal picks died-in-wool socialist to replace deeply unpopular leader
...public spending, and the rest of the economy?" he asked the audience. Burnham celebrated the Liverpool mayor’s plan to return the region’s entire commuter rail network to public ownership by 2028, which would...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Columbia City Council weighs options for balancing 2027 budget
...incorrectly stated the city's general fund was presently operating at a $7.37 million deficit. The Columbia City Council got their first look at the general fund segment of a potential fiscal year 2027 budget for...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Meta aldermen encourage residents to celebrate Good Neighbor Week
By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor META — Good Neighbor Week in Missouri will be observed from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, and Meta aldermen at their August meeting encouraged residents to celebrate. Last year, over...
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wcmissourinews​.‌com
  Local Government Meeting today in West Central Missouri
Join us in West Central Missouri for today's event: Marshall’s City Council Regular Meeting. Marshall’s City Council Regular Meeting Location: City of Marshall Time: 6 pm Date: Monday, July 20
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wcmissourinews​.‌com
  Government events to take place in West Central Missouri July 19-25
West Central Missouri’s events scheduled for this week are listed below. Monday, July 20 Marshall’s City Council Regular Meeting City of Marshall 6 pm Tuesday, July 21 Slater City Council Regular Meeting...
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Missouri Independent
  Feds sue cities and states to block sanctuary policies
...administration, issuing a preliminary injunction blocking the city from moving forward. When the Philadelphia City Council approved the policy, the judge ruled, "it attempted to sidestep the Constitution’s clear mandate...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  NT Daily 7/20: Big Boy Rolls Through Missouri, Council Vacancy & MU Health Care Expansion
...ps://youtu.be/aHfmJvPXwVc?si=nc92sBrNM6PUh6KE One of the world's largest operating steam locomotives is making a stop in Mid-Missouri today. We also break down the Jefferson City Council's process for filling its Ward 3 vacancy, the...
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Ozark Radio News
  Dates Set for Ozarks Heritage Festival in West Plains
...the Arts, the City of West Plains, the Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, West Plains Civic Center, and Missouri State University-West Plains. Partial funding for this event is provided by the Missouri Arts Council,...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  KC asks voters for $100 million for upgrading convention facilities. What to know
...convention facility upgrades. Voters will decide the bond on the Aug. 4 primary; 57.14% needed. Mayor said $25 million would target government buildings built before 1950. Kansas City officials want...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  SALINE COUNTY SALES TAX COLLECTIONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER IN JUNE
Sales tax collections for Saline County during June were higher by less than one percent, while use tax collections experienced a higher bounce. According to figures from the Missouri Department of Revenue...
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KBIA (NPR) Columbia
  Columbia City Council approves replacement of 120-year-old bridge on MKT trail
...120-year-old bridge on the MKT Trail is now set to be replaced by early next year after the Columbia City Council approved the project Monday night. The council unanimously approved replacement of the structure,...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Jefferson City considers tax abatements for 180-unit apartment project
The Jefferson City Council is considering tax abatements for a proposed 180-unit apartment development on the city's west side. The council voted Monday to begin the process of potentially awarding Chapter...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Missouri’s back-to-school tax holiday will take place early August
The state's annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is coming up in early August. During the holiday, qualifying purchases in Missouri that relate to school supplies, computers, clothing and other school-related...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Amendment 5 touted as boon for Missouri’s economy; opponents say it shifts costs to those who can’t afford it
...proposal that would phase out their state personal income tax, and offset the difference by raising sales tax rates and taxing more services used by everyday Missourians and businesses. Amendment 5 appears...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Tommie Pierson Jr. wants St. Louis County residents to know more about the assessor’s office
...Democrat earned an applied math degree from Washington University and has an MBA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He’s been a teacher and a state representative, and he preaches at a church in St. Charles....
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California Democrat
  Morgan County receives ‘fair’ rating in state audit
July 18, 2026 by From staff reports Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick (File photo by Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications) A lack of controls and proper procedures characterized Morgan County's latest...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  How much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City?
...$14.2 million for counter-drone efforts $6.1 million for public safety and transportation projects. Missouri: $125 million According to the Office of the House Budget Chairman, the state set aside roughly...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Endorsement: The Star Editorial Board weighs in on Kansas City’s Question 3 | Opinion
July 21, 2026 5:08 AM Kansas City voters took a chance in 2017 when they approved a one-eighth cent sales tax dedicated exclusively to economic development on the East Side. It was an acknowledgment that...
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Boone County Journal
  City Council approves replacement of 120-year-old bridge on MKT trail
...120-year-old bridge on the MKT Trail is now set to be replaced by early next year after the Columbia City Council approved the project Monday night. The council unanimously approved replacement of the structure,...
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Columbia Missourian
  Impact of proposed income tax elimination debated
...the legislature should be required to phase out individual income tax while removing limits in the Missouri Constitution on sales and other taxes on goods and services. Revenue from individual income tax...
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Columbia Missourian
  City Council approves replacement of 120-year-old bridge on MKT trail
...120-year-old bridge on the MKT Trail is now set to be replaced by early next year after the Columbia City Council approved the project Monday night. The council unanimously approved replacement of the structure,...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Nixa Fire Protection District proposes sales tax funding measure on Aug. 4th ballots
...swing at getting some additional funding. In November 2025, a ballot measure that would’ve increased property taxes by $0.25 per $100 assessed value of a home failed. Next month, the district is asking voters...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Answering your questions about Kansas City’s measures on the August primary
Voters will see 5 questions from Kansas City on their ballot When voters go to the polls on Aug. 4, they will see five questions from Kansas City asking for a total of $1.7 billion in bonds for projects...
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The Missouri Times
  State Senate Tipsheet: July 2026
The cycle in the Missouri Senate begins with a 24-10 Republican majority. Of the 17 returning senators, there are 10 returning Republican incumbents: Senators Bean, Brattin, Burger, Gregory 15, Gregory...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  KCK could pay up to $11 million more city, county property taxes next year. What to know
...would give the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK up to $11 million more in combined property tax dollars than this year. Officials will formally vote on that later this summer. Taxpayers were...
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680 KFEQ
  Demolition completed at Hyde Park for new aquatic facility
Demolition of Hyde Park’s pool house in St. Joseph, Missouri is complete, making way for the construction of a new aquatic facility. The $4.32 million project, funded by the CIP and parks sales tax, is...
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Houston Herald
  Sales tax-free weekend starts Aug. 7
Originally from middle Tennessee, Zoe graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2026 with a master's in journalism. She primarily covers local government and school board and writes features for......
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KTTN Trenton
  Princeton license office to close July 31, 2026
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options The Missouri Department of Revenue announced that the Princeton License Office will permanently close at the end of business on July 31, 2026, prompting...
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Kansas City Star
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  Meet the 10 candidates running for governor of Kansas in 2026
...Kansas Senate, Corson serves as the ranking Democrat on the Assessment and Taxation, Judiciary and Transportation committees. Other information voters should know: Corson has received the endorsement of outgoing...
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Monroe County Appeal
  What Monroe and Ralls County, Missouri Voters Will See on the August 4 Ballot
...20, 2026 Monroe County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, to cast ballots in Missouri's primary election. Depending on a voter's party affiliation and where they live, ballots will include...
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KSIS 1050 Sedalia   +3 other publications
  What Qualifies for Missouri’s Tax-Free Weekend
During Missouri’s Tax-Free Weekend, sales tax will be waived on: Clothing items under $100 each School supplies under $50 per purchase (including art supplies, paper, padlocks, lunch boxes, globes, backpacks,...
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KFVS12   +3 other publications
  Mo. back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Aug. 7
Published: Jul. 20, 2026 at 12:40 PM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago MISSOURI (KFVS) - As back-to-school preps begin, the Missouri Department of Revenue reminds everyone of the annual sales tax holiday. According...
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Boone County Journal
  Vote No on Proposition 1 and Amendment 5
...upcoming August election will provide you with the opportunity to have an influence on whether the sales tax rate in Columbia will increase by 1%. The current rate for general merchandise at most shopping...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  What Mississippi County voters will see on the Aug. 4 ballot, from auditor races to tax changes
...Mississippi County will help decide when they step up to the polls for the Aug. 4 Primary Election. In Missouri’s primary, voters request one party’s ballot — Republican, Democratic, Libertarian or Non-Partisan...
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KFTK Radio 97​.‌1 St​.‌ Louis
  Hour 4: Cuomo Slams Socialism, Missouri Ballot Breakdown, Tom Ackerman on Spain's World Cup Win, and Tom Homan's Comply Message
...opens with Mark riding high on Rush-fan camaraderie before diving into a lively debate on eliminating Missouri's personal property tax, followed by a sharp Andrew Cuomo interview clip warning that the Democratic...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Columbia City Council weighs options for balancing 2027 budget
...incorrectly stated the city's general fund was presently operating at a $7.37 million deficit. The Columbia City Council got their first look at the general fund segment of a potential fiscal year 2027 budget for...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  No on Amendment 5
By Paul Hamby Amendment 5 would create approximately 8.5 billion dollars in new sales taxes on goods and services in exchange for eliminating the personal income tax. The state sales tax rate on goods...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  NT Daily 7/20: Big Boy Rolls Through Missouri, Council Vacancy & MU Health Care Expansion
...ps://youtu.be/aHfmJvPXwVc?si=nc92sBrNM6PUh6KE One of the world's largest operating steam locomotives is making a stop in Mid-Missouri today. We also break down the Jefferson City Council's process for filling its Ward 3 vacancy, the...
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Kansas City Star
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  KC asks voters for $100 million for upgrading convention facilities. What to know
...convention facility upgrades. Voters will decide the bond on the Aug. 4 primary; 57.14% needed. Mayor said $25 million would target government buildings built before 1950. Kansas City officials want...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  SALINE COUNTY SALES TAX COLLECTIONS SLIGHTLY HIGHER IN JUNE
Sales tax collections for Saline County during June were higher by less than one percent, while use tax collections experienced a higher bounce. According to figures from the Missouri Department of Revenue...
07/21/2026   USA USA    Online
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Jefferson City considers tax abatements for 180-unit apartment project
The Jefferson City Council is considering tax abatements for a proposed 180-unit apartment development on the city's west side. The council voted Monday to begin the process of potentially awarding Chapter...
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Missouri Independent   +3 other publications
  Uncertain congressional map hangs over Missouri’s crowded 5th District GOP primary
...boundaries could change after the Aug. 4 primary The candidates for the Republican nomination in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District are, from left, Micah Beebe, Brett Hueffmeier, Taylor Burks, Rick Brattin...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Amendment 5 touted as boon for Missouri’s economy; opponents say it shifts costs to those who can’t afford it
...proposal that would phase out their state personal income tax, and offset the difference by raising sales tax rates and taxing more services used by everyday Missourians and businesses. Amendment 5 appears...
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California Democrat
  Morgan County receives ‘fair’ rating in state audit
July 18, 2026 by From staff reports Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick (File photo by Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications) A lack of controls and proper procedures characterized Morgan County's latest...
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Kansas City Star
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  Endorsement: The Star Editorial Board weighs in on Kansas City’s Question 3 | Opinion
July 21, 2026 5:08 AM Kansas City voters took a chance in 2017 when they approved a one-eighth cent sales tax dedicated exclusively to economic development on the East Side. It was an acknowledgment that...
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stjosephpost​.‌com (Blog)
  Moran, Marshall secure $34M investment for KC biomanufacturing hub
...Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce's announcement that the Kansas City BioSecure Manufacturing Tech Hub has been selected to receive approximately $34 million through the...
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KMBC ABC 9 Kansas City
  Kansas City lands $34 million federal investment to expand biotech manufacturing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. Economic Development Administration is awarding about $34 million in federal funding to the Kansas City BioSecure Manufacturing Tech Hub. The funding will be provided through...
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KZRG 1310 AM/102​.‌9 FM Joplin
  Joplin council advances fiber network, pay policy and infrastructure projects
Joplin council advances fiber network, pay policy and infrastructure projects JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin City Council advanced plans for another citywide fiber-optic network Monday, approved changes to employee...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  Answering your questions about Kansas City’s measures on the August primary
Voters will see 5 questions from Kansas City on their ballot When voters go to the polls on Aug. 4, they will see five questions from Kansas City asking for a total of $1.7 billion in bonds for projects...
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Missouri Partnership
  University of Missouri System Selected for $160 Million Critical Materials Funding
Federal investment positions the Greater Missouri region as a leader in critical materials innovation. The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) has been selected to lead the Critical Materials Crossroads...
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Kansas City Star
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  Meet the 10 candidates running for governor of Kansas in 2026
...Kansas Senate, Corson serves as the ranking Democrat on the Assessment and Taxation, Judiciary and Transportation committees. Other information voters should know: Corson has received the endorsement of outgoing...
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Monroe County Appeal
  What Monroe and Ralls County, Missouri Voters Will See on the August 4 Ballot
...20, 2026 Monroe County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, to cast ballots in Missouri's primary election. Depending on a voter's party affiliation and where they live, ballots will include...
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KRMS
  Three More Missouri Residents Added To Various Boards And Commissions
...commissions. They include Patrick Brown of St. Louis appointed to the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, James Greer of Columbia who was reappointed to the Petroleum Storage...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Two weeks until end of session
By Paul Hamby Jefferson City — Twenty bills have been passed by both the Missouri house and senate. Governor Kehoe has signed seven of those bills so far this year. One was a three billion dollar additional...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Trump budget proposal could threaten airline service at Quincy airport
...Southern Airways Express flight on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at the Quincy Regional Airport in Quincy. Funding for commercial flights to small airports around the country, including to three communities in Illinois,...
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Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
  Centurions NOW - July 20, 2026
...Kelly Adrian, KC Ballet Kimmy Angier, Brain Group Sarah Brengarth, Gensler Stephanie Brimhall, Kansas City Symphony Brian Buckner, The University of Kansas Health System Isaac Caverly, Polsinelli, P.C. Lesleigh...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Leadership Sikeston explores city government and community services
...p.m SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) — Members of Leadership Sikeston recently spent a session learning about city government, public services and community development through visits to several local facilities. ...
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KZRG 1310 AM/102​.‌9 FM Joplin
  Joplin to boost patrols at Spiva Park after viral fountain photo
Joplin to boost patrols at Spiva Park after viral fountain photo Joplin Mayor Rob O'Brian said the city plans to increase park ranger patrols at Spiva Park, continue work on a major road improvement project...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  What Mississippi County voters will see on the Aug. 4 ballot, from auditor races to tax changes
...Mississippi County will help decide when they step up to the polls for the Aug. 4 Primary Election. In Missouri’s primary, voters request one party’s ballot — Republican, Democratic, Libertarian or Non-Partisan...
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KTTN Trenton
  Missouri auditor launches Holden audit after ex-treasurer charged
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has launched an audit of the City of Holden as former City Treasurer Trista Garrett awaits trial on felony charges...
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