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| Included are the daily clippings for Missouri Municipal League - August 6, 2026. |
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| KTTN Trenton |
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| ...enforcement services within the City of Carrollton within approximately 30 to 35 days after the Carrollton City Council voted to disband the Carrollton Police Department. Under the agreement approved by the city... |
08/06/2026  USA Online
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| ...St. Louis, MO 63131 9:00 am City of Creve Coeur - 6:00 pm Town and Country, MO Calendar, 1011 Municipal Center Drive, St. Louis 7:00 pm 📣 Town and Country Shout Outs! Want to say something great about... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| Sikeston Standard Democrat |
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| SIKESTON - For Richard McGill, accepting Sikeston’s newly created Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director position wasn’t simply another career move. It was an opportunity to give back to the ... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| ...political pick, today’s "Out of the Past" revisits Cape Girardeau milestones. The 20,000-square-foot Missouri Department of Conservation nature center at Cape County Park North opened in 2005.File 2001 From... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| Columbia Missourian |
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| ...their votes as well. I can tell you that if this was an indication of the turnout for the August municipal elections, I suspect a rather large number of you joined other patriots of Missouri and cast your... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| nwmissouritimes.com |
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| At least two people were booked at a facility in Andrew County, Missouri, on Aug. 2, 2026. Booking records reflect the charges listed at the time of booking. Those named have not been convicted of any... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Kirksville Daily Express |
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| ...Commerce hosting its 32nd Annual Golf Outing at the Kirksville Country Club, presented by Northeast Missouri State Bank. Tee time is set for 9 a.m. Ribbon cuttings highlight business milestones throughout... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Columbia Daily Tribune |
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| Aug. 5, 2026, 10:46 a.m. CT The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has renewed Columbia's stormwater permit after the city amended its waterway dumping rule. The amendment was prompted by state... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| Bryan Richison, left, at the time he was hired by Platte City in the summer of 2025. At right is DJ Gehrt, who was serving as interim city administrator at that time. Landmark file photo FOUR ALDERMEN IN... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| KRCU Public Radio | By Trey Lintner, John Moore The August 2026 Primary in Missouri drew larger-than-normal participation and fewer unopposed races across the region. Amendments 4 and 5 likely drew more... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Hour 4 opens with Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins detailing his decision to disqualify two major initiative petitions: a veto referendum seeking to overturn Missouri's congressional map and an... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Kansas City woke up Wednesday with a much clearer picture of its future following a busy Election Day on Tuesday. The metro now knows who will face off in November to be Kansas’ next governor, congressional... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ...children and my grandchildren," Crider said. People line up to sign recall petitions for the Festus mayor and three City Council members after a council meeting at Festus High School on Monday, March 23,... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| ...Policy. Kansas City paid $24 million in settlements in the last two years of Lucas' second term. Council members Rea, Parks-Shaw, and Rogers propose proactive steps to reduce lawsuits. Missouri law requires... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| By Sofi Zeman August 6, 2026 5:00 AM Later this month, Wyandotte County’s Economic Development and Finance Commission will revisit a more than year-long conversation about revitalizing the former site... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| Drivers on Missouri Boulevard near South Ten Mile Drive should expect lane closures next week. The Missouri Department of Transportation will implement a temporary lane shift on westbound Missouri Boulevard... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| ...government and Lincoln University reporter for the Jefferson City News Tribune. She mostly writes about state agencies, the Missouri legislature and features on Lincoln University. Lizbeth joined the News Tribune... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...jaunty piano genre to the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site in Jefferson City. Cherry & Jerry, a Missouri-based ragtime group, bring the sounds of the forgotten genre to people across the Midwest. On Aug.... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...city is moving forward with plans for a new accessible playground at Washington Park. The Jefferson City Council approved a resolution Tuesday allowing city staff members to apply for an Outdoor Recreation... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| KTTN Trenton |
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| ...enforcement services within the City of Carrollton within approximately 30 to 35 days after the Carrollton City Council voted to disband the Carrollton Police Department. Under the agreement approved by the city... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| Arnold Patch.com |
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| ...Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • City administrator granted contract extension (plattecountylandmark.com) — Arnold residents may recognize... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia |
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| ...Fauci "se disculpe con las personas a las que perjudicó con sus acciones", mientras que el senador de Missouri, Josh Hawley, lo calificó como "el mayor estafador de la historia de Estados Unidos". Los demócratas... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| St. Joseph News Press +1 other publication
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| ...snaking south along the Mississippi River to Memphis. Along the way it touches the borders of Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi. Ogles has faced controversy. His cellphone was seized by the FBI in 2024... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| SIKESTON - For Richard McGill, accepting Sikeston’s newly created Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director position wasn’t simply another career move. It was an opportunity to give back to the ... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia |
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| ...County. The measure garnered 15,042 votes in support and 14,957 votes against. It is a 1% public safety sales tax that is projected to generate $38 million each year. The results are still considered unofficial... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| KFTK Radio 97.1 St. Louis |
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| ...HotAir.com and Host of Duane's World Podcast, who joins the show to discuss all things political. Missouri voted to keep the income tax, Cori Bush loses to Wesley Bell and more! We also hear from Dennis Hancock,... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Boone County Journal |
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| ...Fox, Columbia Missourian Aug 5, 2026 12 mins ago Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude, left, and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe speak at a news conference about Proposition 1 on Wednesday at the Daniel Boone City... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ...incluir el lugar, la hora, el número de vehículos involucrados y cuántas personas fueron detenidas. La mayoría incluye fotos o video. Todos los reportes son revisados por un equipo de moderadores antes de publicarse... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| New data shows violent crime continuing to trend downward in Kansas City, Missouri. Citing statistics from a Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) report to the Board of Police Commissioners, KCUR-FM (89.3)... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Posted KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, City Plan Commission voted Wednesday to deny the application for a proposed data center at the site of a historic former newspaper building. Last month,... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Overland's mayor vows local police won't partner with ICE. Marty Little says he refuses to sign a 287g agreement as he stands united with the Hispanic community. OVERLAND, Mo. — Following a national spotlight... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| By Roberta Pardo On Aug. 4, voters in Kansas and Missouri went to the polls to approve or reject many amendments and narrow races for the Nov. 3 general election. In Missouri, voters turned down two amendments:... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| KMBC ABC 9 Kansas City |
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| ...the city of Kansas City through tax increment financing. Millions more may come from the state of Missouri due to the passage of the "Show Me Sports Investment Act" in the last legislative session. It can... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| St. Louis Public Radio NPR |
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| ...Louis Grand on Tuesday. "He’s a great friend of mine," said Gunn. "We worked together for years." Missouri’s primary election ended Tuesday night but some are wondering if the primary is actually finished,... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| KMZU 100.7 FM Carrollton |
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| ...review of the nine firms that submitted RFQ's for a facility plan for the city's wastewater system. City Administrator Dale Klussman says a decision is within sight. Klussman details the next step once a... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia |
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| MGN/Michael Bloomberg 2020 campaign File photo of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After Tuesday’s primary election, heads turn toward November. An amendment challenging... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ...field and marking a triumphant return in her second time running for the seat. Lake beat out a former mayor, a former longtime county legislator and a sitting legislator, in the first Jackson County executive... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| St. Louis Public Radio NPR |
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| ...and building relationships across the communities they cover. They are just as comfortable covering a city council meeting as they are pursuing an enterprise story or explaining a complex issue through the... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Columbia Missourian |
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| ...their votes as well. I can tell you that if this was an indication of the turnout for the August municipal elections, I suspect a rather large number of you joined other patriots of Missouri and cast your... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Webster-Kirkwood Times |
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| After a months-long investigation into Webster Groves’ finances, the Missouri State Auditor’s Office on Wednesday released its findings, showing two former employees spent more than $4,300 in 2024 on ... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Spectrum News St. Louis |
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| WEBSTER GROVES, Mo.—A citizens-requested Missouri state audit of Webster Groves has resulted in the discovery that former city employees misused credit cards for trips to strip clubs. The audit found... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ...| By Rob Edwards Published August 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM CDT Eric Lee / St. Louis Public Radio Missouri state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick speaks during a press conference on May 6, 2024, at the Wainwright... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| ...flooded area near Guthrie’s abandoned patrol car and boat. Guthrie had been patrolling the northern Missouri area where the flooding Missouri River left residences and businesses abandoned and open to looting.... |
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| ...when it’s not your turn is true married passion. 8-Don’t paint catchy phrases on your walls, like "Better Together," "All because two people fell in love," etc. Nobody is motivated by that after a long day... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Hannibal Courier-Post |
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| HANNIBAL — Northeast Missouri voters joined majorities across the state on Tuesday to decisively reject two controversial constitutional ballot measures that proposed sweeping changes to Missouri’s tax... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| moscout.com |
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| ...Hardwick,who’s a House Freedom Caucus member. Other possible joiners: Jim Avery and Sam Alexander. Missouri NEA’s memo cheered the results : Missouri NEA won 6 of 7 State Senate races where union members made... |
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| Aug. 5, 2026, 10:46 a.m. CT The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has renewed Columbia's stormwater permit after the city amended its waterway dumping rule. The amendment was prompted by state... |
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| KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall |
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| ...one step closer to finally having a retail and grocery option closer to their homes. The Marshall City Council voted Tuesday, Aug. 4 to approve a contract selling the former Eastwood School site to Glenwood... |
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| ...experience. Maybe I’ll share that story in the next week or two. As you’ll see on our front page, Platte City Board of Aldermen recently voted to add another year to the contract of Bryan Richison, city administrator... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| The city employees reportedly used thousands of dollars in city funds. They repaid all but $103. WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. — The Missouri State Auditor said his office uncovered "brazen abuse" of city funds... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Bryan Richison, left, at the time he was hired by Platte City in the summer of 2025. At right is DJ Gehrt, who was serving as interim city administrator at that time. Landmark file photo FOUR ALDERMEN IN... |
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| KRCU Public Radio | By Trey Lintner, John Moore The August 2026 Primary in Missouri drew larger-than-normal participation and fewer unopposed races across the region. Amendments 4 and 5 likely drew more... |
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| by Jason Hancock - MISSOURI INDEPENDENT Wed, August 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM In all, voters settled 11 competitive Senate primaries profiled this summer by The Independent — nine Republican and two Democratic... |
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| ...Weston recently did away with its Flock Safety cameras. Following months of intense pushback and packed city council meetings from residents concerned about privacy and surveillance, the board of aldermen voted... |
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| ...extensive construction. "These projects are two of the board’s highest priorities," said Bryan Richison, city administrator. "It’s possible we could get a very basic dog park up and running by the end of this... |
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| 12 hours ago By DAVID A. LIEB - Associated Press Missouri US Rep. Wesley Bell wins a Democratic primary rematch against former Rep. Cori Bush Michael Thomas - FR170954 AP U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Mo.,... |
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| ...at 10:00 AM CDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A report from the Missouri state auditor said two former City of Webster Groves employees used city credit cards to make various... |
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| Hour 4 opens with Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins detailing his decision to disqualify two major initiative petitions: a veto referendum seeking to overturn Missouri's congressional map and an... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Northeast News |
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| ...evolves over time and gets more beautiful," said Mapes. The nonprofit has also partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation for their Flowering Edible Woods (FEW) project focused on planting native... |
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| Tuesday was primary election day in Missouri, and here are the results (final but unofficial). There were four constitutional amendments on the ballot. The two amendments receiving the most publicity,... |
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| ...County Executive Sam Page, who did not seek reelection. Challenger Maria Chappelle-Nadal, a former Missouri state representative and state senator who mounted a political comeback with the race, took 32.3%... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Conservative talk radio host Chris Stigall triumphed in a five-way Republican primary for Missouri's 6th Congressional district on Tuesday. Stigall received 44% of the vote, besting his nearest rival,... |
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| ...indentities stolen. Added to the growing list of scams is a new one being reported out of Salem, Missouri. The City of Salem announced on Friday that residents were receiving e-mails that claimed to be... |
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| ...communities. "The FHLB has done this (the grants) in other states, but this was the first year for Missouri member banks," Young explained. "Back in May, the FHLB opened the application process. We talked... |
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| ...together and let creativity take center stage for the council's Annual Meeting along with the 35th Annual Mayor's Awards for the Arts ceremony. The celebration at the Albrecht Kemper Museum of Art recognized artists,... |
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| Kansas City woke up Wednesday with a much clearer picture of its future following a busy Election Day on Tuesday. The metro now knows who will face off in November to be Kansas’ next governor, congressional... |
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| ...5, 2026 9:24 AM Conservative talk radio host Chris Stigall won the Republican primary to succeed Missouri’s U.S. Rep. Sam Graves in Congress on Tuesday in a heated race that pitted him against a Kansas ... |
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| ...p.m. With 78% of precincts reporting, Holscher held 48% of the vote to Corson’s 39% and Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog’s 13%. Holscher’s emergence from the bruising Democratic primary means a showdown in November... |
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| ...still worth pursuing. But opponents were pleased with the victories, saying that they had defended Missouri’s constitution from political power grabs by the governor and state lawmakers. And as supporters... |
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| ...Free access to elections coverage is made possible by the Merrill Lynch Nelson Hallam Group. A 1% sales tax hike was a tough sell for Nixa-area residents, but voters on Aug. 4 narrowly said "yes" to a ... |
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| ...Lynch Nelson Hallam Group. Reflecting on his upset loss to Lori Rook in the Republican primary for Missouri’s 20th Senate District, state Sen. Curtis Trent said he was disappointed by the outcome, but that... |
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| ...the year again when parents, kids and teachers begin gearing up to head back to school. This year, Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday starts Friday, Aug. 7, and goes through Sunday, Aug. 9. I remember... |
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| ...overlay work in Wardsville. The increased cost will be paid for out of the city's Capital Improvement Sales Tax allotment. Heard the first reading of budget adjustment No. 5, which will add state money into... |
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| JEFFERSON CITY -- Ahead of the 2026 Sales Tax Holiday, NFIB State Director Brad Jones is urging Missourians to take advantage of the tax savings and to shop small. "The sales tax holiday is a great opportunity... |
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| ...leaving only a misplaced excavation and scattered materials. They've filed reports with KCPD and the Missouri Attorney General while the contractor blames permitting delays, and a local homebuilders leader disputes... |
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| ...headaches for parents around the country heading into the new school year, fortunately, residents around Missouri can get their shopping done during Tax-Free Weekend starting Friday, Aug. 7, to ease the burden.... |
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| ...Mo. - Mississippi County can begin cementing plans for a new jail. With the passage of a .5 percent sales tax at the polls Tuesday, county residents have given their approval and construction of the new jail... |
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| ...amendments during Tuesday's election. Amendments 4 and 5, which would have made major changes to Missouri's taxation and initiative petition process, did not receive the required number of votes to pass... |
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| ...antisemitic hate crime left several cars charred in 2025. Updated: 7 hours ago A report from the Missouri state auditor said two former City of Webster Groves employees used city credit cards to make various... |
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| ...County. The measure garnered 15,042 votes in support and 14,957 votes against. It is a 1% public safety sales tax that is projected to generate $38 million each year. The results are still considered unofficial... |
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| ...at 11:16 p.m. A polling location in Jefferson City the morning of Aug. 6, 2024 (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent) The Missouri Secretary of State's Office reports the following results from Aug. 4,... |
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| ...Edinburg, and absentee precincts. Grundy County recorded a voter turnout of 39.3%. Several open Missouri House seats drew competitive Republican primaries in Districts 2, 3, and 7. Phil Fox captured the... |
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| Published: Aug. 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM CDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago Updated: 3 hours ago KY3 Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon reports. Nixa Fire Protection District’s sales tax vote passes by less... |
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| ...Fox, Columbia Missourian Aug 5, 2026 12 mins ago Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude, left, and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe speak at a news conference about Proposition 1 on Wednesday at the Daniel Boone City... |
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| ...to be done to make life more affordable for Missourians Updated: 3 hours ago A report from the Missouri state auditor said two former City of Webster Groves employees used city credit cards to make various... |
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| ...currently serving as Camden County’s presiding commissioner, was going to win the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 6, which includes Camden, Cole, Miller, Moniteau and Morgan counties. In fact,... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ...thing this morning: there’s still work to be done to make life more affordable for Missourians. Missouri voters rejected Amendment 5 on Tuesday, with 83% casting ballots against a proposal to replace the... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| KMIZ Missouri State Capitol Building, Jefferson City. June 18, 2026. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters in Jefferson City approved Proposition 1, a capital improvement sales tax, during Tuesday's election.... |
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| ...Louis Grand on Tuesday. "He’s a great friend of mine," said Gunn. "We worked together for years." Missouri’s primary election ended Tuesday night but some are wondering if the primary is actually finished,... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ...Whitewater, the only precinct in which Herbst finished third. Financial disclosures filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission show Hobbs and Herbst raised similar amounts of money for the election. Herbst... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ...wins the Democratic primary for Executive. He faces Dennis Hancock as the Republican in November. Missouri voters reject ballot measure to eliminate the state income tax Amendment 5 would have directed the... |
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| ...the board governing Kansas City, Kansas Community College, ran on eliminating residents’ excessive property taxes, financial responsibility and government transparency. He briefly addressed residents in a... |
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| ...field and marking a triumphant return in her second time running for the seat. Lake beat out a former mayor, a former longtime county legislator and a sitting legislator, in the first Jackson County executive... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Friday, Aug. 7 Shop ’til you drop | The 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins today at 12:01 a.m. and ends Aug. 9 at midnight. Certain back-to-school purchases — such as clothing, school supplies,... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Hannibal Courier-Post |
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| HANNIBAL — Northeast Missouri voters joined majorities across the state on Tuesday to decisively reject two controversial constitutional ballot measures that proposed sweeping changes to Missouri’s tax... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| QUALIFYING ITEMS EXEMPT FROM ALL STATE AND LOCAL SALES TAX Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and runs through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9. During... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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Missouri voters rejected two proposed constitutional amendments during Tuesday’s primary election. Published: Aug. 5, 2026 at 12:15 PM CDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| St. Joseph News Press |
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| ...Saturday, Aug. 8, at both St. Joseph Walmart stores. Interested donors can take advantage of the Missouri Back to School Sales Tax Holiday to purchase supplies to donate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| KZRG 1310 AM/102.9 FM Joplin |
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Missouri’s sales tax-free back-to-school weekend returns this Friday through Sunday Missouri shoppers will get a break on back-to-school purchases during the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday, which runs... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| KSIS 1050 Sedalia |
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| Rick Brattin has won the Republican nomination for Missouri's 5th Congressional District. Brattin, who defeated five others on his party’s ticket, will go up against 11-term Democrat Immanual Cleaver, II... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ...KJFM Radio PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — Voter turnout for the August 4th primary was high across the state of Missouri and in Pike County where more than 23 percent of registered voters cast a ballot. In addition to... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| FOX23 News at 9 p.m JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri voters have renewed the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax, securing funding for the state’s parks, historic sites and conservation programs for... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| KRCU |
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| KRCU Public Radio | By Trey Lintner, John Moore The August 2026 Primary in Missouri drew larger-than-normal participation and fewer unopposed races across the region. Amendments 4 and 5 likely drew more... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ... August 5, 2026 11:22 AM Read our AI Policy. Lee’s Summit voters approved a 1/4‑cent stormwater sales tax with 56.43% support. Once certified, the city will adopt the measure and begin collecting the... |
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| 12 hours ago By DAVID A. LIEB - Associated Press Missouri US Rep. Wesley Bell wins a Democratic primary rematch against former Rep. Cori Bush Michael Thomas - FR170954 AP U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Mo.,... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| stjosephpost.com (Blog) +1 other publication
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| By JIM FARIS Missouri's annual Back to School Tax Holiday is this weekend, Friday through Sunday. Shoppers in the Show-Me State can dodge paying sales tax on those essential school items, like clothes,... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Voters in Kansas and Missouri rejected three sweeping constitutional changes Tuesday, refusing to eliminate Missouri’s individual income tax, raise the threshold for citizen-led amendments or replace Kansas’... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Missouri Press Association |
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| Tuesday was primary election day in Missouri, and here are the results (final but unofficial). There were four constitutional amendments on the ballot. The two amendments receiving the most publicity,... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| Marshall Democrat-News |
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| ...for those running for local and state offices, there were also several local ballot questions and Missouri Constitutional Amendment questions. Constitutional Amendment 1 was the Missouri Sales Tax for Parks... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| ...2026 GOODLETTSVILLE — Dollar General is rolling out back-to-school discounts timed to coincide with Missouri’s tax-free shopping holiday this weekend, offering more than 70 school and stationery items priced... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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Missouri voters rejected major Republican priorities on Tuesday as proposals to eliminate the income tax and change the way initiative petition majorities are counted lost by large margins across the state.... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| From Missouri Net: Missouri voters delivered clear results in Tuesday’s primary election, rejecting two closely watched constitutional amendments while approving measures tied to parks funding and county... |
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| Kansas City woke up Wednesday with a much clearer picture of its future following a busy Election Day on Tuesday. The metro now knows who will face off in November to be Kansas’ next governor, congressional... |
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| ...p.m. With 78% of precincts reporting, Holscher held 48% of the vote to Corson’s 39% and Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog’s 13%. Holscher’s emergence from the bruising Democratic primary means a showdown in November... |
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08/04/2026 USA Online
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| ...Ambulance district questions North Scott County Ambulance District voters approved an ambulance property tax elimination question, 2,068 votes to 1,453 votes. The measure authorizes an additional half-cent... |
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Missouri Rep. Dale Wright breaks down Aug. 4 constitutional amendments, World Cup costs, deer management changes, and the back-to-school tax holiday in his latest Capitol report. Dale Wright, District... |
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07/30/2026 USA Online
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| ...600 members have ended their strike against Breakthru Beverage after winning a historic four-year collective bargaining agreement for Local 688 and a first contract for newly organized drivers of Local 600.... |
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08/06/2026 USA Online
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| Springfield Daily Citizen |
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| ...Free access to elections coverage is made possible by the Merrill Lynch Nelson Hallam Group. A 1% sales tax hike was a tough sell for Nixa-area residents, but voters on Aug. 4 narrowly said "yes" to a ... |
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| By Sofi Zeman August 6, 2026 5:00 AM Later this month, Wyandotte County’s Economic Development and Finance Commission will revisit a more than year-long conversation about revitalizing the former site... |
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| Cole County residents will have the chance to make their voices heard on potential local transportation projects. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is calling for public feedback on its... |
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| ...city is moving forward with plans for a new accessible playground at Washington Park. The Jefferson City Council approved a resolution Tuesday allowing city staff members to apply for an Outdoor Recreation... |
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| Arnold Patch.com |
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| ...Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • City administrator granted contract extension (plattecountylandmark.com) — Arnold residents may recognize... |
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| SIKESTON - For Richard McGill, accepting Sikeston’s newly created Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director position wasn’t simply another career move. It was an opportunity to give back to the ... |
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| Sikeston church briefs: Concordia trivia night fundraiser Sept. 12, free USDA-backed summer meals for kids, weekly dementia support group, plus how to share or feature church news. SIKESTON — Concordia... |
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| 20 hours, 24 minutes ago by The Missouri Independent , Rudi Keller State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, mingles ahead of Gov. Mike Kehoe's inauguration ceremony (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).... |
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| ...political pick, today’s "Out of the Past" revisits Cape Girardeau milestones. The 20,000-square-foot Missouri Department of Conservation nature center at Cape County Park North opened in 2005.File 2001 From... |
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| KMOV 4 St. Louis |
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| ...antisemitic hate crime left several cars charred in 2025. Updated: 7 hours ago A report from the Missouri state auditor said two former City of Webster Groves employees used city credit cards to make various... |
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| KMOV 4 St. Louis |
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| ...to be done to make life more affordable for Missourians Updated: 3 hours ago A report from the Missouri state auditor said two former City of Webster Groves employees used city credit cards to make various... |
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| ...County. The Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 W. Adams St. in Pittsfield will be holding its fundraiser Fish Fry a week from this Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. The menu will be your choice of catfish fillet... |
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| Camdenton Lake Sun Leader |
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| ...currently serving as Camden County’s presiding commissioner, was going to win the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 6, which includes Camden, Cole, Miller, Moniteau and Morgan counties. In fact,... |
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| Kansas City Dos Mundos |
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| By Roberta Pardo On Aug. 4, voters in Kansas and Missouri went to the polls to approve or reject many amendments and narrow races for the Nov. 3 general election. In Missouri, voters turned down two amendments:... |
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| ...shared-use path on the south side, upgraded lighting, and decorative safety fencing. At the same time, the Missouri Department of Transportation is advancing the design for the replacement of the Loughborough Bridge... |
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| ...field and marking a triumphant return in her second time running for the seat. Lake beat out a former mayor, a former longtime county legislator and a sitting legislator, in the first Jackson County executive... |
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| After a months-long investigation into Webster Groves’ finances, the Missouri State Auditor’s Office on Wednesday released its findings, showing two former employees spent more than $4,300 in 2024 on ... |
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| KZRG 1310 AM/102.9 FM Joplin |
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| Public invited to discuss high-priority unfunded transportation needs MoDOT and regional planning partners to determine potential future work. SOUTHWEST DISTRICT - The Missouri Department of Transportation... |
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| ...issue that's created another circus-like environment for the WNBA's most visible team, the former Missouri star did talk about her pregame conversation with the league's winningest coach, Cheryl Reeve, and... |
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| WEBSTER GROVES, Mo.—A citizens-requested Missouri state audit of Webster Groves has resulted in the discovery that former city employees misused credit cards for trips to strip clubs. The audit found... |
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| ...| By Rob Edwards Published August 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM CDT Eric Lee / St. Louis Public Radio Missouri state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick speaks during a press conference on May 6, 2024, at the Wainwright... |
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| ...the club was forced to defend its property after local officials sought to acquire the land through eminent domain as nearby development expanded. "They didn’t want us there," Seper said. "Eventually they... |
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| ...when it’s not your turn is true married passion. 8-Don’t paint catchy phrases on your walls, like "Better Together," "All because two people fell in love," etc. Nobody is motivated by that after a long day... |
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| Hannibal Courier-Post |
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| HANNIBAL — Northeast Missouri voters joined majorities across the state on Tuesday to decisively reject two controversial constitutional ballot measures that proposed sweeping changes to Missouri’s tax... |
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| moscout.com |
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| ...Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior, Rick Brattin, who is running to represent the wonderful people of Missouri’s 5th Congressional District! Rick is strongly supported by many of the greatest America First Patriots... |
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| ...experience. Maybe I’ll share that story in the next week or two. As you’ll see on our front page, Platte City Board of Aldermen recently voted to add another year to the contract of Bryan Richison, city administrator... |
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08/05/2026 USA Online
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| The city employees reportedly used thousands of dollars in city funds. They repaid all but $103. WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. — The Missouri State Auditor said his office uncovered "brazen abuse" of city funds... |
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| Platte County Landmark |
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| Bryan Richison, left, at the time he was hired by Platte City in the summer of 2025. At right is DJ Gehrt, who was serving as interim city administrator at that time. Landmark file photo FOUR ALDERMEN IN... |
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| KRCU |
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| KRCU Public Radio | By Trey Lintner, John Moore The August 2026 Primary in Missouri drew larger-than-normal participation and fewer unopposed races across the region. Amendments 4 and 5 likely drew more... |
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| KMOV 4 St. Louis |
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| ...at 10:00 AM CDT|Updated: 15 minutes ago WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A report from the Missouri state auditor said two former City of Webster Groves employees used city credit cards to make various... |
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| Missouri Press Association |
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| Marshall Democrat-News |
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| ...for those running for local and state offices, there were also several local ballot questions and Missouri Constitutional Amendment questions. Constitutional Amendment 1 was the Missouri Sales Tax for Parks... |
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| Kansas City woke up Wednesday with a much clearer picture of its future following a busy Election Day on Tuesday. The metro now knows who will face off in November to be Kansas’ next governor, congressional... |
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| ...presiding commissioner since 2014, and Jennifer Justus, the CEO of Dream Properties Real Estate in Kansas City, had the most votes in the presiding commissioner race Tuesday night, ahead of Jay Swearingen, who... |
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| ...Ambulance district questions North Scott County Ambulance District voters approved an ambulance property tax elimination question, 2,068 votes to 1,453 votes. The measure authorizes an additional half-cent... |
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