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Fenton-High Ridge Patch​.‌com   +2 other publications
  ​🌱 Patch AM: How University City teens are pioneering a first-of-its-kind ag program
...School, 11055 St Charles Rock Rd, St Ann, MO 6307 9:00 am City of Overland Calendar, Consolidated Municipal Court 10405 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann 1:00 pm Have we missed something on our calendar? Add...
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KLRX-FM 97​.‌3 Lee's Summit
  LOCAL Closer Look: Centralia (Missouri) City Administrator 2026
Joel Reagan talks with Tara Strain, City Administrator for the City of Centralia, serving Centralia, Missouri, and providing municipal leadership and essential public services to residents. Strain discusses...
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KMBC ABC 9 Kansas City
  Tuesday's 9 Things To Know: Missouri Supreme Court will hear arguments on redistricting- May 12, 2026
State justices will consider if Missouri's new congressional districts should be struck down, a Kansas City, Missouri committee will discuss keeping bar hours the same during the World Cup, Congress may...
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  St. Louis city is hiring people just leaving prison—and finding enthusiastic workers
...records, which can hold them back from employment and make it more difficult to obtain housing. In a city government in need of workers, formerly incarcerated people often overlooked for employment can be...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  ‘We want to hold on to our legacy’: North St. Louisans fear tornado will empty community
...increased that number: Officials inspecting after the storm found more than 1,400 homes to be vacant. Mayor Cara Spencer’s administration hoped that any storm-damaged home, vacant or not, would be demolished...
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Kansas City Star
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  Mass resignations, ‘confidential’ memo upend Kansas City homelessness board
...The top leaders of the board overseeing millions in federal homelessness spending across the Kansas City region have abruptly resigned, leaving behind a blistering memo alleging conflicts of interest and...
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Benton County Enterprise
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  Missouri House backs bill linking struggling families with local resources
...Posted 5/8/26 A bill intended to connect Missourians in need with community resources passed the Missouri House Thursday, setting up a final vote in the state Senate that would send it to Gov. Mike Kehoe....
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Southeast Missourian
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  Out of the past: May 12
...lanes, including a center turn lane from Independence to William Street, if the price is right; the City Council last night approved an engineering addendum that allows the street project to be bid for estimates...
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Southeast Missourian
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  Missouri's new US House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistricting
Missouri's top court is hearing an important legal challenge Tuesday to one of President Donald Trump's earliest redistricting successes while lawmakers in Louisiana and South Carolina weigh whether to...
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St​.‌ Joseph News Press
  St. Joseph City Council advances $400M Clarios expansion project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph City Council approved a resolution to issue Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to finance a project for the benefit of Clarios LLC, which plans...
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KSDK
  St. Louis police board sues city over $68M funding dispute amid state takeover
...the department. The petition, filed in St. Louis Circuit Court, asks a judge to compel the city, Mayor Cara Spencer, the Board of Aldermen and Comptroller Donna Baringer to provide what the board calls...
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swmissourinews​.‌com
  FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Lawrence County in Q1
...Chief Information Officer of FDA There was one company in a city associated with Lawrence County, Missouri, that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug...
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krcgtv​.‌com
  New Jefferson City law to change how cyclist treat stop signs
The Jefferson City Council presented a study that shows the law can reduce injuries for cyclists by over 14 percent. Comment on this story0Comment JEFFERSON CITY — As outdoor activity picks up, Jefferson...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  St. Louis police board wants the city to spend $68M more on the department by June 30
...Commissioners President Chris Saracino said in a statement. "The Board has a responsibility to ensure Missouri law is interpreted correctly and that public safety funding decisions are made with transparency...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  How STLPR reported 'Torn,' a series marking one year since the deadly May 2025 tornado
...trees on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in north St. Louis. The day prior, a deadly storm blew through the city damaging thousands of buildings and killing five residents. A deadly EF3 tornado tore through the...
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Spectrum News St​.‌ Louis
  St. Louis demolishing more than 120 tornado-damaged homes
...being knocked down were owner-requested but half of the demolitions were involuntary condemnations Missouri Senate Bill 1’s demolition program provided $10 million for demolitions not eligible for federal...
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Ozark Radio News
  Joe Leon Harris
, Age 81 of West Plains, Missouri will be held on Sunday, May 17th, 2026 at The First Christian Church, West Plains, Missouri. Visitation will take place on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at The Robertson-Drago...
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KLRX-FM 97​.‌3 Lee's Summit
  LOCAL Closer Look: Centralia (Missouri) City Administrator 2026
Joel Reagan talks with Tara Strain, City Administrator for the City of Centralia, serving Centralia, Missouri, and providing municipal leadership and essential public services to residents. Strain discusses...
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Flatlandkc
  Nick's Picks | Map, Plaza, Liquor and More … Preparing you for the week ahead, before it happens…
...Discover unheard stories about Kansas City, every Thursday. Published 1 minute ago minute read Missouri's New Congressional Map Faces High Stakes Court Test Missouri's newly redrawn congressional map...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  SEDALIA AMENDS PRETREATMENT ORDINANCE AFTER DNR INPUT PROCESS
Sedalia’s city council gave their approval last week to amendments in the city’s wastewater pretreatment process, emphasizing changes for industrial customers in and out of the city limits. The changes...
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St​.‌ Louis City Hall
  City of St. Louis Moves Over 120 Approved Properties Into Demolition Pipeline With State SB1 Funding Support Demolition work has begun on properties that FEMA and standard insurance do not cover.
...announced that over 120 tornado-damaged properties have been submitted and approved by the State of Missouri for demolition under the Senate Bill 1 (SB1) demolition program. 36 demolitions are actively underway...
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Missouri Press Association
  Capitol Report 5/11/2026
Missouri News Network this week focused primarily on the state budget and action as legislators started loading up bills with related amendments as the last week of the session looms. If you have thoughts...
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Mid America Live
  Butler city council welcomes several guests
The May 5th meeting was headed by Mayor Pro Tem Doncella Liggins in the absence of Jim Henry, with a full agenda to boot Four guests were on the agenda including Layne Anderson, who approached the council...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Lincoln University professor inspired by cultural differences
...common aspects of American life began to make her feel out of the norm. It ranged from finding out sales tax wasn't included in the price of an item to never having seen the classic film "Sixteen Candles"...
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Kirksville Daily Express
  TURNING THE PAGE: This Week in Local History
...1911 The Denslow History Company in Kirksville announced that the new book, History of Adair County, Missouri, compiled and written by history professor, E. M. Violette, would be printed and delivered to subscribers...
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Dexter Statesman
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  Nearly century-old Poplar Bluff hospital building destroyed by fire
...p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026. The structure is located in the 200 block of Main Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.DAR/Samantha TuckerThe fire at the former Vancil Apartments was out by about 1:30 p.m. Friday, May...
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Dexter Statesman
  / Paywall
  Missouri House backs bill linking struggling families with local resources
Steph Quinn ~ Missouri Independent A bill intended to connect Missourians in need with community resources passed the Missouri House on Thursday, setting up a final vote in the state Senate that would...
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Dexter Statesman
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  At least 4 local officers lose licenses in wake of SEMO Police Academy 'academic investigation'
...the source provided other information the newspaper knew to be accurate and not widely known. In Missouri, all commissioned officers are required to pass a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) exam...
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St​.‌ Joseph News Press
  St. Joseph City Council advances $400M Clarios expansion project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph City Council approved a resolution to issue Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to finance a project for the benefit of Clarios LLC, which plans...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  Missouri abortion bill advances in final days of legislative session
Updated: 3 hours ago Missouri Republicans are advancing an abortion bill with five days remaining before the end of the state’s legislative session. Updated: May 8, 2026 at 3:55 PM CDT Missouri’s General...
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Houston Herald
  Report: Houston, Cabool and Texas County April sales tax numbers
Houston, Cabool and Texas County saw mixed results in sales tax revenue collections in April, according to reports from the Missouri Department of Revenue. Houston A one-cent sales tax earmarked for parks,...
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Flatlandkc
  Nick's Picks | Map, Plaza, Liquor and More … Preparing you for the week ahead, before it happens…
...Discover unheard stories about Kansas City, every Thursday. Published 1 minute ago minute read Missouri's New Congressional Map Faces High Stakes Court Test Missouri's newly redrawn congressional map...
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The Missouri Times
  Opinion: Ragsdale | Building Missouri’s Future Takes Collaboration, Not Division
Missouri is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation economic moment, one that will shape our state for decades. High-tech companies are making major investments here, including state-of-the-art data centers...
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Mid America Live
  Butler city council welcomes several guests
The May 5th meeting was headed by Mayor Pro Tem Doncella Liggins in the absence of Jim Henry, with a full agenda to boot Four guests were on the agenda including Layne Anderson, who approached the council...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Lincoln University professor inspired by cultural differences
...common aspects of American life began to make her feel out of the norm. It ranged from finding out sales tax wasn't included in the price of an item to never having seen the classic film "Sixteen Candles"...
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KBIA (NPR) Columbia   +1 other publication
  Property tax relief is a priority in last week of Missouri legislative session
...May 11, 2026 at 7:44 AM CDT Brian Munoz / St. Louis Public Radio Lawmakers will travel to the Missouri Capitol, pictured in September 2025, for the final week of the 2026 Missouri legislative session....
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Daily Dunklin Democrat   +8 other publications
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  Missouri lawmakers return for final week with education bills, other items unresolved
With Missouri's session ending Friday, lawmakers return to a calmer Capitol but face a packed agenda, from unresolved education measures to Medicaid and AI regulation. Missouri lawmakers returned Monday...
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Dexter Statesman
  / Paywall
  Nearly century-old Poplar Bluff hospital building destroyed by fire
...p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026. The structure is located in the 200 block of Main Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.DAR/Samantha TuckerThe fire at the former Vancil Apartments was out by about 1:30 p.m. Friday, May...
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Business 
 
Springfield Daily Citizen
  Uproar in Webster County: Data center project faces strong opposition from residents
...requested by Katherine Wiltse, a real estate agent in Norwood, whose YouTube page "Living in Southern Missouri" has garnered attention with its posts highlighting the data center project and its potential impact...
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Phelps County Focus   +1 other publication
  Maramec Spring Park welcomes public to celebrate ironwork's bicentennial
...rugged group of American settlers arrived to the Ozarks and built the foundation on which today's mid-Missouri rose. Maramec Spring Park this year is celebrating the bicentennial since Thomas James and Samuel...
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Kansas City Star
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  Mass resignations, ‘confidential’ memo upend Kansas City homelessness board
...The top leaders of the board overseeing millions in federal homelessness spending across the Kansas City region have abruptly resigned, leaving behind a blistering memo alleging conflicts of interest and...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  Years-long I-70 widening project between Rocheport and Columbia begins
...according to a community announcement. The project will add a third lane in each direction between the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport and U.S. Route 63 in Columbia, along with other improvements. Project...
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KMBC ABC 9 Kansas City
  KMBC ARCHIVES: Michael Jackson in Kansas City for 1984 Victory Tour and 1988 Bad Tour
Kansas City, Missouri, was the first U.S. stop for both concert tours. STUDENT STUDENT PUNISHMENT OR PURSUE CRIMINAL CHARGES. WELL, PEOPLE ARE REDISCOVERING THE KING OF POP WITH A NEW MOVIE ABOUT MICHAEL...
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WDAF-TV (FOX 4) Kansas City
  Committee to hear Plaza redevelopment plans
...Updated: SHARE KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Plaza redevelopment plans will be discussed this week at Kansas City, Missouri, City Hall. On Tuesday, the Finance, Governance, and Public Safety Committee will hear an ordinance...
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billboard​.‌com
  ‘American Idol’ Crowns Season 24 Winner in Star-Studded Live Finale
Trending on Billboard Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Season 24 finale of American Idol. Hannah Harper has been named the Season 24 winner of American Idol. The Missouri country singer...
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Kansas City Star
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  Who Won 'American Idol' Season 24? Meet the Winner After Star-Studded Finale
...revealed as the 2026 Idol winner. Harper, 25, is a stay-at-home mom of three from Willow Springs, Missouri. The singer has captivated American Idol fans since she auditioned with an original song titled "String...
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St​.‌ Joseph News Press
  St. Joseph City Council advances $400M Clarios expansion project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph City Council approved a resolution to issue Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to finance a project for the benefit of Clarios LLC, which plans...
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sedaliademocrat​.‌com
  Nate Smith with Tyler Braden, Josh Ross added to 2026 Missouri State Fair lineup
...Democrat Staff Nate Smith is joining the slate of new country artists slated to perform at the 2026 Missouri State Fair. ​Smith will take the grandstand with Tyler Braden and Josh Ross at 7:30 p.m. Thursday,...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  How STLPR reported 'Torn,' a series marking one year since the deadly May 2025 tornado
...trees on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in north St. Louis. The day prior, a deadly storm blew through the city damaging thousands of buildings and killing five residents. A deadly EF3 tornado tore through the...
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The Missouri Times   +1 other publication
  Opinion | Moon: MU Extension and Missouri Workforce Development
...focused on agricultural prospects and research development. Through the years, the University of Missouri Extension has expanded its educational reach with programming topics such as health and nutrition,...
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KMBC ABC 9 Kansas City   +2 other publications
  Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own
...normally flows.Trump needs Congress — and they're beginning to reactRepublican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri said on social media Monday that he will introduce legislation to suspend the gas tax. Democrats...
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Kirksville Daily Express
  Resurfacing Work Scheduled in Schuyler and Scotland counties
...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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Land Line
  I-70 truck parking project advances as drivers run out of space
...West, has been selected for the $30-plus million investment in truck parking along Interstate 70 in Missouri. Truck parking at rest areas in Concordia, Boonville, Mineola and Wright City is being expanded as...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  Southeast Missouri leaders promote SEMO Industrial Park to national site selectors
FOX23 News at 9 p.m. SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KBSI) — Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development Inc. spent the first quarter of 2026 promoting Southeast Missouri and the SEMO Industrial Park to national...
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billboard​.‌com
  Billboard’s ‘Trending Up’ Series Dives into Indie Pop’s Rising Stars
Trending on Billboard Next up on the radar for Billboard News’ Trending Up, presented by Sonesta International Hotels, is the world of indie pop and we have the latest acts you should have on your radar....
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Vox Magazine
  Cruise through Business Loop's history as a 'gateway to Columbia'
...change in businesses and people who have used this route to reach The Loop that holds memories of the city. Minh Connors/Archive Driving cross-country on U.S. highways is a fond pastime for many adventure...
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Missouri Press Association
  Capitol Report 5/11/2026
Missouri News Network this week focused primarily on the state budget and action as legislators started loading up bills with related amendments as the last week of the session looms. If you have thoughts...
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Ozark Radio News
  Keith Elliot Capital Report
...for future summer editions to see who all stopped by this year. This week’s Legislation: • The Missouri General Assembly approved an approximately $51 billion state budget ahead of the constitutional...
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Dexter Statesman
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  Missouri House backs bill linking struggling families with local resources
Steph Quinn ~ Missouri Independent A bill intended to connect Missourians in need with community resources passed the Missouri House on Thursday, setting up a final vote in the state Senate that would...
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