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| Included are the daily clippings for Missouri Municipal League - October 16, 2026. |
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| Missouri Municipal League
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| ...reveal deep tax delinquency inside the St. Clair County Board. Marvonte Coleman, 21, of Spanish Lake, Missouri, faces first-degree murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting in East St. Louis. Image courtesy... |
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| KTTN Trenton |
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| ...stops within city limits involving moving and nonmoving violations. Departmental reports outlined municipal maintenance, utility operations, and progress on infrastructure improvements. The sewer department... |
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10/16/2026 USA Online
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| Town And Country-Manchester Patch.com |
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| ...featured? Click here! Other local events Monday October 19 Town and Country, MO Calendar, 1011 Municipal Center Drive, St. Louis 6:00 pm Town and Country, MO Calendar, 1011 Municipal Center Drive, St.... |
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Mayor Spencer Names Three New Judges to St. Louis Municipal Courts Miller to lead the Municipal Courts following Judge McCoy’s retirement; Hurst named Municipal Judge and McMahon named Provisional Judge.... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| COMO Living |
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| ...where O’Brien discusses Vinnie Ream, whose portrait hangs in the nearby State Historical Society of Missouri, and Mary Louise Gillett, the first woman to graduate from MU. At just 18, Ream became the youngest... |
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| The Narrative Matters |
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| ...and St. Paul’s Week in Review Views & Engagement: 2,394 views Summary: Internal strife gripped municipal government across the Twin Cities as local lawmakers clashed over municipal infrastructure failures,... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Ozark Radio News |
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| ...softball players looking to take their game to the next level will have an opportunity to train with the Missouri State University-West Plains softball program. MSU-West Plains is inviting 9th through 12th grade... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| ...injuries. That is roughly one catastrophic incident every week on local streets. For years, the default municipal toolkit has stayed predictable: fresh white stripes on the asphalt, standard yellow signs, and public... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| West Side Leader |
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| ...Call 636-282-0415. Teen Book Club, 6:45 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Register at jeffcolib.org or call 636-296-2204. Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Southeast Missourian |
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| ...detention center may not add up for Cape Girardeau County. Krystal McLane, chief juvenile officer for Missouri’s 32nd Judicial Circuit, said that despite ongoing discussions among regional leaders, the sheer... |
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10/14/2026 USA Online
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| ...Robert Bias left to take the job of Centralia Chief of police where he previously worked. The Hallsville City Council will meet tonight (Monday) where they will go over two applications for the… In response to... |
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10/16/2026 USA Online
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| ...Soto household could apply for $1,000 yearly. The company said the credits would help residents pay property taxes and utilities. Digital Realty still seeks tax incentives as the De Soto data center awaits... |
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...is through events like this and our partnership with organizations like the United Way (of Central Missouri)," Kever said. With 12 chilis to taste and rank, BBBS enlisted the help of two area working professionals... |
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10/16/2026 USA Online
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| Springfield patch.com |
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| ...hotline to report concerns or seek help for children at risk. 2. Springfield data center debate moves to City Council after commission vote (ozarksfirst.com) — Springfield officials are moving closer to formally... |
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10/16/2026 USA Online
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| KTVO-TV (ABC 3) |
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| ...County Historic Society is now one step closer to preserving a piece of Black history in Kirksville, Missouri. At 907 S. Wabash Street sits the former Lincoln School, which was the only Black school in Adair... |
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10/16/2026 USA Online
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| KTVI Fox 2 |
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| ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Missouri childcare inspectors recently cited Williams Academy on Natural Bridge Road for reportedly failing to pay city taxes since it opened in 2021. Beverly Hills Mayor Brian... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| 40 South News |
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| ...bucked city laws, which prohibits weeds above a certain height. Maplewood residents have maintained Missouri native plants and bees in past years, though the city hasn’t had any laws pertaining to either. The... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Nemo News +1 other publication
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| KAHOKA, Mo. — The Kahoka City Council moved forward with inspections for a grant-funded demolition project and approved water and sewer rate increases during its meeting Monday, Oct. 12. Chris Feeney of... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Webster-Kirkwood Times |
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| ...to conduct a forensic audit of the city-owned utility. The external audit comes as both the Kirkwood City Council and an alarmed citizenry seek answers as to how Kirkwood Electric could post deficits of $15.6... |
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| Boone County Journal |
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| ...completed work in August, located at 6851 W. Route K in Columbia. Utilities Director Erin Keys and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe are expected to speak at the event, followed by a ribbon-cutting and tour of the... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| KMIZ Missouri State Capitol Building, Jefferson City. June 18, 2026. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Millions of dollars are being raised and spent in the fight over Missouri’s abortion policy. Thursday was the... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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Mayor Spencer Names Three New Judges to St. Louis Municipal Courts Miller to lead the Municipal Courts following Judge McCoy’s retirement; Hurst named Municipal Judge and McMahon named Provisional Judge.... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Joplin News & Weather |
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| CARTHAGE, Mo. — He may not be a Carthage native, but his love for the "Maple Leaf City" and his family is what drove Juan Topete to not only run for city council, but win. Despite his Hispanic roots, Topete... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...the crowd at the Capitol Main Stage before the fireworks begin. His opener is Chloe Hoecker, a Mid-Missouri native and self-proclaimed "Missouri’s Country Sweetheart." Salute to America promises to have something... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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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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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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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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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...the lights shining on her dream of being on stage faded. She ended up studying communication at Missouri State University, for a year, but the calls of the theater were too strong. By her sophomore year,... |
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...is already touching every wall. When beginning the renovation, Thomeczek used the home’s natural Missouri limestone as a guide to inform the colors, tones, and energy of the interior design. "There's like... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...you." Zonta also provides a Second Chance Scholarship — funded by the luncheon — giving women in Mid-Missouri looking to further their education a financial boost in their academic endeavors. Scholarship recipients... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| KZRG 1310 AM/102.9 FM Joplin |
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| ...June 2024 to pursue demolition. "It was a done deal," Harrington told Newstalk KZRG. "We had one council member that said, 'Let's try one more time,'" Harrington recalled. The city requested redevelopment... |
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...high tunnel with annuals." And every Tuesday evening, Rudroff — along with a handful of other Mid-Missouri flower farmers — drops off hundreds of her flowers for local florists to pick up the next day. The... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| KBIA (NPR) Columbia |
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| ...proposed ordinance language on Tuesday, following a 90-day pause on data center development enacted by the City Council in August. The proposal would restrict data centers to industrial districts and establish... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Published October 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM CDT Nico Burasco Candidates for Missouri Senate District 30 (L-R): Betsy Fogle, Melanie Stinnett, Cecil Ince With no incumbents, candidates Betsy Fogle, Melanie... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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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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| ...and St. Paul’s Week in Review Views & Engagement: 2,394 views Summary: Internal strife gripped municipal government across the Twin Cities as local lawmakers clashed over municipal infrastructure failures,... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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Missouri-American Water Company filed tariff sheets with the Commission on July 1 seeking a net increase in annual base rate revenues of approximately $191.9 million. (file - photo) Comment on this story0Comment... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| ...injuries. That is roughly one catastrophic incident every week on local streets. For years, the default municipal toolkit has stayed predictable: fresh white stripes on the asphalt, standard yellow signs, and public... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...inviting the greenery inside with some house plants. Luckily, plant professionals and experts in Mid-Missouri have shared their tips and tricks for a thriving, blooming spring. Readying for spring planting... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Jefferson City News Tribune |
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| ...Chris Bell took ownership of in 2022. Maybe her name rings a bell because she’s a board member of the Missouri Women’s Business Center. Sometimes, Bell can even be recognized from shared photos of family trips... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall |
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| ...is in place for new applications seeking funds from the Sedalia Redevelopment Corporation after the city council voted Oct. 5 to implement a moratorium. The moratorium came about amid citizen questions and... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Palmyra Spectator |
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| ...week. Mr. Arthur Nelson, for years a citizen of Palmyra and Marion County, but now of Independence, Missouri, visited old friends and relatives here last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Dearing, died at the home of her... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Nemo News +1 other publication
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| JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has set an October 22, 2026, intervention deadline in a case filed by Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West to modify rates... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Nemo News +2 other publications
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| ...relief and maintain uniformity across all transportation sectors. "Today’s action brings clarity to Missouri’s farmers and truckers who are working hard to deliver goods and keep our economy moving while facing... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| A new bill gives a different state agency that power and will lead to the creation of an online portal. St. Louis city officials are handing over their power to implement traffic calming measures to a... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City |
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| Posted PARKVILLE, Mo — KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon. — Storms that moved through the Northland Tuesday left trees down,... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Greater St. Louis Inc. |
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| Job seekers can explore career opportunities across the Missouri state government at a free hiring event Thursday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Urban League Centene Connected Community Center,... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Over five consecutive elections from 1974 through 1982, Missouri Democrats elected supermajorities — more than two-thirds of the 163 members — to the Missouri House. The party drew its strength from rural... |
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| ...detention center may not add up for Cape Girardeau County. Krystal McLane, chief juvenile officer for Missouri’s 32nd Judicial Circuit, said that despite ongoing discussions among regional leaders, the sheer... |
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10/14/2026 USA Online
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| ...reveal deep tax delinquency inside the St. Clair County Board. Marvonte Coleman, 21, of Spanish Lake, Missouri, faces first-degree murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting in East St. Louis. Image courtesy... |
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10/16/2026 USA Online
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| ...Soto household could apply for $1,000 yearly. The company said the credits would help residents pay property taxes and utilities. Digital Realty still seeks tax incentives as the De Soto data center awaits... |
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10/16/2026 USA Online
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| KTVI Fox 2 |
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| ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Missouri childcare inspectors recently cited Williams Academy on Natural Bridge Road for reportedly failing to pay city taxes since it opened in 2021. Beverly Hills Mayor Brian... |
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| KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia |
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| ...County has raised $46,045.71 this election cycle, according to the October quarterly report to the Missouri Ethics Commission. Proposition L is a proposed 3/8-cent sales tax that would be used to build a... |
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| KZRG 1310 AM/102.9 FM Joplin |
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| ...June 2024 to pursue demolition. "It was a done deal," Harrington told Newstalk KZRG. "We had one council member that said, 'Let's try one more time,'" Harrington recalled. The city requested redevelopment... |
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| KBIA (NPR) Columbia |
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| ...proposed ordinance language on Tuesday, following a 90-day pause on data center development enacted by the City Council in August. The proposal would restrict data centers to industrial districts and establish... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| KSMU Radio |
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| Published October 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM CDT Nico Burasco Candidates for Missouri Senate District 30 (L-R): Betsy Fogle, Melanie Stinnett, Cecil Ince With no incumbents, candidates Betsy Fogle, Melanie... |
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10/15/2026 USA Online
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| Published October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT Candidates for the Missouri Senate District 20 (L-R): Sean Falconer, Lori Rook Candidate Lori Rook ousted incumbent Curtis Trent in the August Primary. She faces... |
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| ...1:25 PM CDT Candidate Ashley Cossins will face Incumbent Representative Bill Owen in the race for Missouri House District 131. Owen declined an invitation for our interview. Candidates for Missouri House... |
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| Published October 15, 2026 at 11:57 AM CDT Nico Burasco Candidates for the Missouri House District 130 (L-R): Leslie Jones, Bishop Davidson Incumbent Bishop Davidson will face Leslie Jones in the November... |
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| St. Louis American |
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| ...property owner, could not be reached for comment. Page said the company also owes $780,000 in back property taxes. Page requested $450,000 from the county's general revenue fund for emergency and transitional... |
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| Montgomery Standard |
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| ...use tax, compared with $754,209.29 during all of 2025. The county also has collected $3,088,306 in sales tax through September, putting it within about $163,000 of the $3.25 million collected during all... |
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| Over five consecutive elections from 1974 through 1982, Missouri Democrats elected supermajorities — more than two-thirds of the 163 members — to the Missouri House. The party drew its strength from rural... |
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| ...detention center may not add up for Cape Girardeau County. Krystal McLane, chief juvenile officer for Missouri’s 32nd Judicial Circuit, said that despite ongoing discussions among regional leaders, the sheer... |
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10/14/2026 USA Online
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| ...investigation on Interstate 170 by the Major Case Squad, proactive security measures formed by North City church pastors following equipment thefts, and a four billion dollar endowment gain at Washington University.... |
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| ...CDT Chad Davis / St. Louis Public Radio The Olivette License Office was ranked worst DMV in Missouri and the fourth-worst in the U.S. following a report that aggregated Google Reviews from DMVs across... |
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| ...said he expects more than a 40 percent voter turnout in November. "There's a lot on there, plus the city tax is bringing a lot of people out," he said. "And all those amendments." The ballot includes elections... |
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Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has given the Office of State Treasurer a "good" rating in a new audit report. The report recommended the office work with the General Assembly to ensure all investment... |
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| ...to the FRA in support of the project. "The COLT railroad is a critical economic lifeline for Mid-Missouri, connecting our local manufacturers, agricultural producers, and building materials suppliers to... |
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| Joplin News & Weather |
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| CARTHAGE, Mo. — He may not be a Carthage native, but his love for the "Maple Leaf City" and his family is what drove Juan Topete to not only run for city council, but win. Despite his Hispanic roots, Topete... |
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| On Sept. 29, Jason Archer, vice president of business development at St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership), participated in a panel discussion at the 2nd Annual Industrial Readiness... |
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| ...where O’Brien discusses Vinnie Ream, whose portrait hangs in the nearby State Historical Society of Missouri, and Mary Louise Gillett, the first woman to graduate from MU. At just 18, Ream became the youngest... |
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| Published October 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM CDT Nico Burasco Candidates for Missouri Senate District 30 (L-R): Betsy Fogle, Melanie Stinnett, Cecil Ince With no incumbents, candidates Betsy Fogle, Melanie... |
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| ...out and getting abortions 24/7, but everybody is trying to find a home," Syvock said. In Idaho and Missouri, where voters will decide the future of abortion access on Nov. 3, campaigns are trying to reach... |
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| ...injuries. That is roughly one catastrophic incident every week on local streets. For years, the default municipal toolkit has stayed predictable: fresh white stripes on the asphalt, standard yellow signs, and public... |
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| ...director, Mary Billington, says the uptick is because of travel for the Route's centennial and Kansas City hosting some of the World Cup games. "We've seen all of this uptick in both commercial tourism and... |
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| ...emergency sirens still sounding outside, members moved through the remaining business, approved a transportation program evaluation and a $208,904 health insurance assessment, and then adjourned. The storm... |
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| ...detention center may not add up for Cape Girardeau County. Krystal McLane, chief juvenile officer for Missouri’s 32nd Judicial Circuit, said that despite ongoing discussions among regional leaders, the sheer... |
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