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KZIM-AM 960 Cape Girardeau
  Sikeston Community Demands Answers at City Hall Following Lloyd Gilmore’s In-Custody Death
...Department of Public Safety’s custody. The majority of the standing-room-only audience gathered at municipal Hall on Monday night to ask municipal officials about the continuing investigation into his death....
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Should local elections be in February, March, April, August or November?
By Paul Hamby Missouri state law specifies: "Bond elections may be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February but no other issue shall be included on the ballot for such election." March...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Chamois aldermen approve 2024 audit, tables trash increase
...approved the 2024 audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 2. City Treasurer Theresa Walter noted that Decker & Pace Certified Public Accountants found several issues,...
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St​.‌ Charles, MO Patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: St. Charles Municipal Band Concert and 11 more events
...latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️ Coming up on the calendar: St. Charles Municipal Band Concert at St. Charles, MO Calendar Saint Charles Market - Watermelon Festival at St. Charles,...
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Maryville Daily Forum   +1 other publication
  Missouri homebuilders report dwindling business amid national housing slump
Misbahul Haque, Missouri Business Alert The housing industry saw a sharp drop in construction starts nationwide in May, both compared with the previous month and with the same period a year earlier. The...
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Martin City Telegraph
  Voter registration for MO primary ends July 8
July 8, 2026, is the last day for Missouri residents to register to vote in time for the primary election on August 4, 2026. If you aren’t registered to vote, applications sent to your local election authority...
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  Martin O’Malley visits St. Louis to talk data-driven government with Mayor Spencer
Martin O’Malley visits St. Louis to talk data-driven government with Mayor Spencer he former Baltimore mayor (and later Maryland governor) helped inspire Spencer—and the city’s CityStat program. July...
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Hannibal Courier-Post
  Council sets schedule for selecting 2nd Ward replacement
HANNIBAL — At Tuesday’s regular meeting, the Hannibal City Council got an update on the process for filling the now-vacant seat representing the city’s 2nd Ward. The seat has been empty since April Azotea...
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KTTN Trenton
  Trenton park board advances memorial drive, reviews park projects
...because deteriorating concrete surrounding the memorial raised concerns about potential liability. Mayor Jackie Soptic said she did not know the current balance of the BTC Bank account. She explained the...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  Think Kansas City is hot now? 1936 ‘Summer of Death’ was even worse — by far
...with it as 400 people ran for cover. Meanwhile, a TWA passenger plane was taxiing for takeoff at Municipal Airport when the storm hit. The plane stopped, passengers scurried to the terminal and airport employees...
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Missouri Independent
  Missouri governor’s tax plan draws skepticism in crowded state Senate GOP primary
...with most candidates sharing reservations about the plan Vying for the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 6th District Senate seat are, clockwise from top left, Jake Vogel, Ike Skelton, Derrick Spicer,...
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Maryville Daily Forum   +1 other publication
  Missouri governor's tax plan draws skepticism in crowded state Senate GOP primary
The outcome of a crowded Republican primary for Missouri's 6th Senate District could turn on the plan to eliminate the state income tax — and how much voters trust lawmakers to overhaul the tax code. Appearing...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  Here's what to expect on Boone County election ballots August 4
July 9, 2026, 4:04 a.m. CT Boone County, Missouri, voters will select candidates for federal, state and county offices in the Aug. 4 primary election. The ballot will include four statewide constitutional...
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Branson Tri-Lakes News
  Missouri joins the nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence
Mitchell Moore, right, cheers for America on Wednesday at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia. The Sons of the American Revolution give three cheers to celebrate America's 250th birthday....
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Ozark Radio News
  Voters Will Vote on a Sales Tax Measure in West Plains August 4th.
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the City of West Plains, Missouri, that the City Council of the City has called a special election to be held in the City on August 4, 2026, commencing...
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Maryville Daily Forum
  Missouri joins the nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence
...simultaneously read the Declaration of Independence to public audiences Wednesday, including 11 locations in Missouri. A reading in Columbia took place at 5 p.m. at the State Historical Society of Missouri, with the...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Mitten says she’s ready to represent St. Louis and the county in 4th Senate District
... St. Louis Public Radio Former state Rep. Gina Mitten at St. Louis Public Radio on Monday The Missouri primary is less than a month away. For Democrats vying to be the next state senator for the 4th...
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Three longtime political figures seek 1st District seat on St. Louis County Council
...July 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM CDT Charlotte Keene / St. Louis Public Radio From left: Former Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones, St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Heard Days and former state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  On second thought, PJ Guastello is not running for mayor of Kansas City | Hudnall
...told me this week, he maybe should have waited a little longer before filing the paperwork to run for mayor of Kansas City. The Northland businessman could have spent the summer working behind the scenes —...
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WDAF-TV (FOX 4) Kansas City
  Midtown Costco to close this fall to undergo redevelopment
...another around 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., they need to get rezoning approved through the city of Kansas City, Missouri. The pharmacy, optical center, food court, and liquor sales would all go away if the Costco warehouse...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  City, state partnership brings more than 400 native plants to Jefferson City's river market
Jefferson City and the Missouri Department of Conservation have partnered to bring native plants to the city's nearly completed river market. The partnership was made possible through MDC's Community Conservation...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Hairball to immerse Jefferson City with 1980s rock energy
...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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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Should local elections be in February, March, April, August or November?
By Paul Hamby Missouri state law specifies: "Bond elections may be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February but no other issue shall be included on the ballot for such election." March...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Freeburg researching property tax deficiencies
By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer FREEBURG — Freeburg Mayor Darryl Haller reported at the Nov. 3 meeting that he had recently discovered that the village has not been receiving property taxes since the...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Freeburg trustees adjust water, sewer fees for apartments
...into effect for the July billing, with bills due on Aug. 10. "We want to treat everyone the same," Mayor Darryl Haller said. "That way, it will be fair across the board to everyone. I talked to a few people,...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Freeburg adopts water ordinance, outlines tiered rate increase
...of the rate increases will be needed. In other business, Darryl Haller, who was reelected as the mayor, announced that although the results were still unofficial as of the meeting, the Freeburg Property...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Freeburg trustees approve change to sewer ordinance wording, decline surcharge increase
...sewer surcharge rate. "For as long as we’ve had it, our water and sewer have been this same rate," Mayor Darryl Haller explained. "It’s not going to be like that anymore. Our sewer rates are going up, but...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Chamois aldermen approve 2024 audit, tables trash increase
...approved the 2024 audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 2. City Treasurer Theresa Walter noted that Decker & Pace Certified Public Accountants found several issues,...
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KSIS 1050 Sedalia   +3 other publications
  No, a Data Center Is Not Coming to Canton, Missouri
...literally. Social media has been buzzing about the possibility that a data center is planned for Canton, Missouri. I'll sum it up in one word: NOPE. The City of Canton, Missouri shared this message on their Facebook...
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KMIZ-TV (ABC 17) Columbia
  QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are homeless camps a major source of urban water pollution?
The City of Columbia has been in talks for months with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources over the renewal of a permit that allows it to discharge stormwater. In any urban environment, stormwater...
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Springfield patch​.‌com
  ​🌱 Patch AM: How Springfield students can now become doctors without leaving town
...clearly defined pathway from Ozarks Technical Community College into the new four-year University of Missouri medical school campus in Springfield, allowing them to complete pre-med, bachelor's, and medical...
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Mid America Live
  Attention 4-H'ers
...MFA Saddle Award! Are you 14-18 with an passion for the equine industry? Apply now to represent Missouri 4-H and MFA throughout the next year sharing your passions. Trending news Balloon release addressed...
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Park Hills Daily Journal
  / Paywall
  Farmington OKs Sludge Cleanup, Gas Main Relocation, Zoning Changes at June 22 Council Meeting
...June 22 meeting. Farmington City Hall at 110 W. Columbia St.Lisa Brotherton-Barnes The Farmington City Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances during its June 22 meeting, including agreements...
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California Democrat
  California community celebrates America 250 in spite of heavy storms
...And we are blessed to be here today at the greatest little city there is here on earth, California, Missouri," Mayor Mike Staton said during the celebration's opening ceremony. "Not much after the first of...
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krcgtv​.‌com
  Columbia residents read Declaration of Independence to celebrate America 250
...for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at Columbia’s State Historical Society of Missouri. (Mark Slavit/KRCG 13) Comment on this story0Comment COLUMBIA — Dozens of people gathered Wednesday...
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St​.‌ Louis Post Dispatch
  / Potential Paywall
  Greg Hayes receives APWA Vincent Tallo Service Award
...City of St. Louis. On June 25, 2026, Greg received the Vincent Tallo Service Award, presented by the Missouri Chapter, St. Louis Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for his years of service....
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Columbia joins nation-wide public reading of the Declaration of Independence
The State Historical Society of Missouri hosted a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, adding Columbia to the nationwide list of public readings. The reading was part of a nationwide...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  $80 million approved for Interstate 49 widening, Highway 58 bridge rebuild in Cass County, Missouri The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved 5 years of statewide transportation funding last week
$80 million approved for Interstate 49 widening, Highway 58 bridge rebuild in Cass County, Missouri The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved 5 years of statewide transportation funding...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis
  2nd open manhole discovered in after St. Louis plugs first pit; spokesperson says commercial property owners are responsible for replacing covers
...problem, shouldn’t be her fault, she reported it," said Kevin B. First Alert 4 reached out to the mayor’s office about the pits and for clarification on the policy. A city spokesperson said the city filled...
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KTTN Trenton
  Jamesport council approves 2026-2027 budget, hires city clerk
Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options The Jamesport City Council approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and adopted a resolution during its June 30 meeting. The budget projects total revenues...
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Business Times Missouri
  Milhaus Receives MHDC Approval to Develop 194 Affordable Apartments in Kansas City
Missouri Housing Development Commission Awards Tax Credits as Kansas City Housing Trust Fund Commits $1.5 Million to 100% Affordable Development Bringing modern, quality affordable housing to the Troost...
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Maries County Advocate
  Federal review delays Belle bridge project
...making it unlikely grant funding will be available for at least two years. The discussion began when Alderman Steve Vogt asked whether any funding had been included for the bridge in the city’s newly approved...
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KMMO-AM 1300 Marshall
  MOBERLY POLICE OFFICER RECOGNIZED FOR ROADWAY SAFETY EFFORTS
...dedication to roadway safety. Officer Katie Smith was recognized at the most recent meeting of the Moberly City Council with a DWI Achievement award for intercepting 26 impaired drivers in 2025. The council presented...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  KC advocacy group warns of heightened immigration enforcement during World Cup
...their families. Those risks are heightened in the metropolitan area, given state laws in Kansas and Missouri surrounding local agencies’ abilities to assist with immigration enforcement. "We should not have...
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WDAF-TV (FOX 4) Kansas City
  KC firefighters union asks judge to hold city in …
...repeatedly failed to implement it—despite multiple legal rulings. This is no longer a labor dispute. "City government needs to be held accountable to the rules and the laws and the agreements that they make,...
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KMZU 100​.‌7 FM Carrollton
  Oak Grove Board of Aldermen approve funding agreement for White Road Bridge project
OAK GROVE, Mo - The Oak Grove Board of Aldermen has approved an agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation for funding towards the replacement of White Road Bridge. City Administrator Matthew...
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Boone County Journal
  Road improvements to civic pride: It's time to address billboards
The Missouri Department of Transportation I-70 Improvement Project is well underway, including the long-overdue redesign and rebuilding of the U.S. 63 interchange, where two heavily traveled highways currently...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  Missouri amendments, commissioner race and more on Cape County’s August 4 ballot
Cape Girardeau County’s Aug. 4 ballot features contested races for state auditor, Congress and presiding commissioner, plus statewide tax and other constitutional amendments. The August 4 primary election...
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St​.‌ Louis Magazine
  Martin O’Malley visits St. Louis to talk data-driven government with Mayor Spencer
Martin O’Malley visits St. Louis to talk data-driven government with Mayor Spencer he former Baltimore mayor (and later Maryland governor) helped inspire Spencer—and the city’s CityStat program. July...
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Hannibal Courier-Post
  Council sets schedule for selecting 2nd Ward replacement
HANNIBAL — At Tuesday’s regular meeting, the Hannibal City Council got an update on the process for filling the now-vacant seat representing the city’s 2nd Ward. The seat has been empty since April Azotea...
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Kansas City Star
  / Paywall
  New Costco in Lee’s Summit is just one part of this major development. See what’s next
...Recreation board will consider awarding a $24.1M bid. Construction activity has buzzed around the Missouri 291-U.S. 50 interchange in Lee’s Summit recently as a pair of sprawling commercial and residential...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Declaration of Independence to be read simultaneously in 796 U.S. locations
...Philadelphia on July 8, following its official adoption by the Continental Congress four days earlier. In Missouri, the Declaration of Independence will be read by local volunteers at the State Historical Society...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  105 MPH winds cause widespread damage
...poles, power lines, and other equipment. The outage was part of widespread damage across Illinois and Missouri. Three Rivers Electric Cooperative reported that more than 30,000 cooperative members statewide lost...
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KCUR
  What Kansas City could keep from this World Cup: A giant heart, functional transit, and ambition
...glowing red heart greeting crowds at the Fan Fest? Doesn't this endearing landmark deserve to stay? Mayor Quinton Lucas certainly thinks so . KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer said in a statement that "the Heart Gateway...
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Jackson Cash-Book Journal
  Jackson area chamber host presiding commissioner candidates
...facing the county over the next four years? Strack expressed the funding cuts to the University of Missouri Extension was the main reason he was running for presiding commissioner. "They have been cutting...
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Southeast Missourian
  / Paywall
  Large crowd addresses concerns over Sikeston DPS actions with City Council
...accountability and answers during ongoing state investigation. SIKESTON - On a night when the Sikeston City Council had several ordinances on its agenda, the focus quickly shifted to a single issue that has...
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St​.‌ Louis City Hall
  Greg Hayes, Director, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry, Receives APWA Award Honoring Decades of Service to the City of St. Louis The Vincent Tallo Service Award recognizes individuals with 30 or more years of service with a single organiz ...
...of St. Louis. On June 25, 2026, Greg received the Vincent Tallo Service Award, presented by the Missouri Chapter, St. Louis Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for his years of service....
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California Democrat
  MoDOT conference introduces Missouri students to transportation careers
...engineering and architecture so wanted to hear what the college age students had to say about working at the state agency. Seated from near to far from right are: Nolan Shinkle, Isaiah Franklin, Jenna Vandergriffe...
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California Democrat
  California awarded with $1.7 million electric resilience grant
7 hours, 12 minutes ago by Kaden Quinn Mike Staton Mayor Mike Staton and Electric supervisor Tyler Dicus brought good news to the City of California. During the City of California's July 6 Board of Aldermen...
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KTTN Trenton
  Trenton park board advances memorial drive, reviews park projects
...because deteriorating concrete surrounding the memorial raised concerns about potential liability. Mayor Jackie Soptic said she did not know the current balance of the BTC Bank account. She explained the...
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KTTN Trenton
  Commissioners reject bid for concrete slab on Opal Lane
...other business, the commission announced that Grundy County earned an A performance rating from the Missouri Department of Transportation following risk assessments evaluating the responsible management of...
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Spectrum News St​.‌ Louis
  Mo. Independent: Abortion and policing divide Democrats in St. Louis Senate primary
...May of St. Louis. Mitten, an attorney who represented parts of St. Louis city and county in the Missouri House for eight years and now lives in Richmond Heights, said Butz’s opposition to abortion rights...
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Columbia Missourian
  Columbia utility rate increase proposal moves forward
...to pay a larger monthly bill. The Water and Light Advisory Board voted Tuesday morning to recommend City Council move forward with proposed water and electric rate increases, while also requesting additional...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor
  Abortion and policing divide Democrats in St. Louis Senate primary
...Rep. Steve Butz is being challenged by former state Rep. Gina Mitten in the Democratic primary in Missouri Senate District 4 in St. Louis and St. Louis County (photos submitted).The Fourth of July holiday...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
  / Paywall
  Data center backlash spills into Missouri primaries as GOP candidates demand action
Missouri’s growing number of data center projects is spilling into GOP primaries as candidates and residents clash over tax breaks, transparency and resource impacts. Steph Quinn ~ Missouri Independent...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  City of Cape Girardeau hires new Visit Cape destination strategy manager
FOX23 News at 9 p.m CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Cape Girardeau has hired Jeanne Muckerman as the new destination strategy manager for Visit Cape. Muckerman will begin the role Aug. 17. ...
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Gasconade County Republican
  105 MPH winds cause widespread damage
...poles, power lines, and other equipment. The outage was part of widespread damage across Illinois and Missouri. Three Rivers Electric Cooperative reported that more than 30,000 cooperative members statewide lost...
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Missouri Independent
  Missouri governor’s tax plan draws skepticism in crowded state Senate GOP primary
...with most candidates sharing reservations about the plan Vying for the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 6th District Senate seat are, clockwise from top left, Jake Vogel, Ike Skelton, Derrick Spicer,...
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Maryville Daily Forum   +1 other publication
  Missouri governor's tax plan draws skepticism in crowded state Senate GOP primary
The outcome of a crowded Republican primary for Missouri's 6th Senate District could turn on the plan to eliminate the state income tax — and how much voters trust lawmakers to overhaul the tax code. Appearing...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  Here's what to expect on Boone County election ballots August 4
July 9, 2026, 4:04 a.m. CT Boone County, Missouri, voters will select candidates for federal, state and county offices in the Aug. 4 primary election. The ballot will include four statewide constitutional...
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Ozark Radio News
  Voters Will Vote on a Sales Tax Measure in West Plains August 4th.
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the City of West Plains, Missouri, that the City Council of the City has called a special election to be held in the City on August 4, 2026, commencing...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Economic development bill set for governor’s signature
A piece of lengthy economic development legislation is one of 22 bills that Gov. Mike Kehoe is set to sign today. House Bill 3231, known as the Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act,...
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KOMU -TV8 Columbia
  Missouri eyes nuclear expansion at Callaway as power demand climbs
...water vapor," said Travis Hart, manager of the Callaway nuclear power plant that produces 15% of Missouri’s electricity. "The next structure that you see, this big rounded dome … that is the reactor building...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  YOUR OPINION: Misleading ads hide what Amendment 5 really does
Marcia Reed, Holts Summit Dear Editor, Amendment 5 could reshape Missouri's tax system for decades. Voters deserve clear, accurate information about what it would do. A new pro-Amendment 5 ad claims...
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Jefferson City News Tribune   +1 other publication
  More power to Missouri: Will there be a nuclear energy renaissance?
...vapor," said Travis Hart, manager of the Callaway nuclear power plant that produces 15 percent of Missouri's electricity. "The next structure that you see, this big rounded dome ... that is the reactor building...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Property tax reform bill passes Missouri House
By Paul Hamby Last year, the Special Committee on Property Tax Reform held listening sessions around the state for input on how to improve property tax rules in Missouri. State Rep Tim Taylor chairs that...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Should local elections be in February, March, April, August or November?
By Paul Hamby Missouri state law specifies: "Bond elections may be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February but no other issue shall be included on the ballot for such election." March...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Freeburg researching property tax deficiencies
By Theresa Brandt, UD Staff Writer FREEBURG — Freeburg Mayor Darryl Haller reported at the Nov. 3 meeting that he had recently discovered that the village has not been receiving property taxes since the...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Freeburg adopts water ordinance, outlines tiered rate increase
...of the rate increases will be needed. In other business, Darryl Haller, who was reelected as the mayor, announced that although the results were still unofficial as of the meeting, the Freeburg Property...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Freeburg trustees approve change to sewer ordinance wording, decline surcharge increase
...sewer surcharge rate. "For as long as we’ve had it, our water and sewer have been this same rate," Mayor Darryl Haller explained. "It’s not going to be like that anymore. Our sewer rates are going up, but...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Chamois aldermen approve 2024 audit, tables trash increase
...approved the 2024 audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 2. City Treasurer Theresa Walter noted that Decker & Pace Certified Public Accountants found several issues,...
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KCUR
  Missouri will vote on a 40-year-old state parks tax in August. Can it pass again?
In an election cycle dominated by taxes, Missouri voters will decide this August whether to renew a levy that funds the state parks system. Here's what to know about Amendment 1. If an out-of-state visitor...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Commission, Health Department proceed with Quick Care
...needs are known. • Osage County Treasurer Valerie Prater presented information she obtained from the Missouri Department of Revenue regarding county sales tax statutes after commissioners raised questions during...
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California Democrat
  Missourians will vote on 40-year-old state parks tax in August. Can it pass again?
21 hours, 14 minutes ago by Missouri News Network , Trevor Grandin Visitors leaving Columbia's Rock Bridge State Park are bid farewell by the park's entrance sign. Missouri is one of eight states without...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Linn R-2 levy committee continues community outreach ahead of August vote
...financial needs and explains what an approved levy measure would do to maintain the school as state funding decreases. photo by Neal A. Johnson By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor LINN —With less than a month...
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KSMO Radio
  News - Thursday, July 9th, 2026
...Extension office at (573) 729-3196. Following the severe weather that impacted communities across Missouri over the holiday weekend, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) reminds Missourians...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Fact Finders: Does Amendment 5 make big tech pay your taxes?
Viewers ask whether a Missouri Promise commercial is telling the truth about data centers and Amendment 5 Published: Jul. 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM CDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A political...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Why all of Missouri has to vote on a Jackson County position in August
Why all of Missouri has to vote on a Jackson County position in August(KY3) Published: Jul. 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM CDT|Updated: 8 minutes ago JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) -Missourians across the state will vote...
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KMOV 4 St​.‌ Louis   +1 other publication
  Why all of Missouri has to vote on a Jackson County position in August
...constitutional amendments on the August 4 ballot. Jackson County is currently the only county in Missouri where the assessor, the official who determines property values for tax purposes, is appointed rather...
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sedaliademocrat​.‌com
  Missouri eyes nuclear expansion at Callaway as power demand climbs
...water vapor," said Travis Hart, manager of the Callaway nuclear power plant that produces 15% of Missouri's electricity. "The next structure that you see, this big rounded dome … that is the reactor building...
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Martin City Telegraph
  Voter registration for MO primary ends July 8
July 8, 2026, is the last day for Missouri residents to register to vote in time for the primary election on August 4, 2026. If you aren’t registered to vote, applications sent to your local election authority...
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Southeast Missourian
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  Missouri amendments, commissioner race and more on Cape County’s August 4 ballot
Cape Girardeau County’s Aug. 4 ballot features contested races for state auditor, Congress and presiding commissioner, plus statewide tax and other constitutional amendments. The August 4 primary election...
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680 KFEQ
  Last Day to register to vote in August primaries
By JIM FARIS Today, July 8th, is the last day to register to vote for elections August 4th in Missouri. Statewide, voters will hit the polls for: Amendment 1-Continuing a ten-year Conservation sales...
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Maryville Daily Forum   +3 other publications
  Missouri eyes nuclear expansion at Callaway as power demand climbs
...water vapor," said Travis Hart, manager of the Callaway nuclear power plant that produces 15% of Missouri's electricity. "The next structure that you see, this big rounded dome … that is the reactor building...
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stjosephpost​.‌com (Blog)
  Last Day to register to vote in August primaries
Today, July 8th, is the last day to register to vote for elections August 4th in Missouri. Statewide, voters will hit the polls for: Amendment 1-Continuing a ten-year Conservation sales tax. Amendment...
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Missouri Independent   +2 other publications
  Missouri eyes nuclear expansion at Callaway as power demand climbs
As electricity demand rises, Missouri leaders see nuclear power as a solution — if they can find the money and workforce to build it Driving through the winding roads of Callaway County, often visible...
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Jackson Cash-Book Journal
  Jackson area chamber host presiding commissioner candidates
...facing the county over the next four years? Strack expressed the funding cuts to the University of Missouri Extension was the main reason he was running for presiding commissioner. "They have been cutting...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  Data center backlash spills into Missouri primaries as GOP candidates demand action
Missouri’s growing number of data center projects is spilling into GOP primaries as candidates and residents clash over tax breaks, transparency and resource impacts. Steph Quinn ~ Missouri Independent...
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gamerant​.‌com
  College Football 27: All Quiz Answers in RTG
When you play Road to Glory in College Football 27, you might find matches easier to win by lowering the game's difficulty level, but one thing will remain a challenge regardless of the AI difficulty: the...
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Columbia Daily Tribune
  Here's what to expect on Boone County election ballots August 4
July 9, 2026, 4:04 a.m. CT Boone County, Missouri, voters will select candidates for federal, state and county offices in the Aug. 4 primary election. The ballot will include four statewide constitutional...
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Jefferson City News Tribune
  Economic development bill set for governor’s signature
A piece of lengthy economic development legislation is one of 22 bills that Gov. Mike Kehoe is set to sign today. House Bill 3231, known as the Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act,...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
  Dine out and support a cause: Inaugural Springfield Restaurant Week begins July 10
...a "great deal" on a meal with fixed price points, said Mike Burris, the executive director of the Missouri Restaurant Association. The restaurants will then donate 10% of each meal to split between the nonprofits....
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St​.‌ Louis Public Radio NPR
  Three longtime political figures seek 1st District seat on St. Louis County Council
...July 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM CDT Charlotte Keene / St. Louis Public Radio From left: Former Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones, St. Louis County Councilwoman Rita Heard Days and former state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal...
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Jefferson City News Tribune   +1 other publication
  Missouri Farm Bureau to host agritourism conference in Hermann
Missouri Farm Bureau's 2026 Agritourism Conference will be held Sunday through Tuesday in Hermann, bringing together agritourism stakeholders to explore opportunities in Missouri's growing agritourism sector....
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Chamois aldermen approve 2024 audit, tables trash increase
...approved the 2024 audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 2. City Treasurer Theresa Walter noted that Decker & Pace Certified Public Accountants found several issues,...
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Maries County Advocate
  Stratman declares for commission to "Keep the county running"
...his associate degree in auto mechanics from Linn Technical College (now State Technical College of Missouri). A few years after graduation, Stratman bought the family farm in 1977 and married in 1978 to Joan...
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Perryville Republic-Monitor
  Welge Memorial Bridge grand opening Saturday
...to replace the historic Chester Iron Bridge has taken four years to complete, with the search for funding beginning in 2022, and construction beginning in 2023. In March 2023, the Ames Team—comprised of...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Vetting
...office. What Griffin has done is follow essentially the same procedure candidates have used since Missouri became a state 205 years ago. Questions on the 9-page vetting survey include subjects such as Obamacare,...
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Sikeston Standard Democrat
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  Local church briefs 7/2/26
...p.m. July 16-17. Guest minister is Apostle Brian Odhiambo of Africa. All are invited to attend. FUNDRAISERS SIKESTON — The Christian Academy in Sikeston is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser now through...
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Washington Missourian
  Legals and Public Notices for July 9-15, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 5 mins ago
IN THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSOURI Judge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 26AB-PR00192 In the Estate of MARIE FRANCES STALLINGS, Decedent. Notice of Hearing-Determination of Heirship...
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Park Hills Daily Journal
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  Farmington OKs Sludge Cleanup, Gas Main Relocation, Zoning Changes at June 22 Council Meeting
...June 22 meeting. Farmington City Hall at 110 W. Columbia St.Lisa Brotherton-Barnes The Farmington City Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances during its June 22 meeting, including agreements...
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Osage County Unterrified Democrat
  Linn R-2 levy committee continues community outreach ahead of August vote
...financial needs and explains what an approved levy measure would do to maintain the school as state funding decreases. photo by Neal A. Johnson By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor LINN —With less than a month...
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93​.‌9 The Eagle
  (LISTEN): COU sees record passenger numbers in June; Columbia Regional is nation’s fastest-growing airport
...Rawlins speaks at the COU press conference about Charlotte (December 18, 2025 file photo courtesy of city of Columbia) Columbia businessman Matt Jenne of the Airport advisory board made the announcement at...
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KY3-TV Springfield
  Fact Finders: Does Amendment 5 make big tech pay your taxes?
Viewers ask whether a Missouri Promise commercial is telling the truth about data centers and Amendment 5 Published: Jul. 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM CDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A political...
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KSHB-TV ABC Kansas City
  $80 million approved for Interstate 49 widening, Highway 58 bridge rebuild in Cass County, Missouri The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved 5 years of statewide transportation funding last week
$80 million approved for Interstate 49 widening, Highway 58 bridge rebuild in Cass County, Missouri The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved 5 years of statewide transportation funding...
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The Narrative Matters
  Gateway Outdoor Summit 2024: Connecting Leaders, Advocates, and Innovators on August 20
...by TGOS The future of outdoor recreation starts with collaboration. On Thursday, August 20, River City Outdoors invites industry professionals, nonprofit leaders, community advocates, public officials,...
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WDAF-TV (FOX 4) Kansas City
  KC firefighters union asks judge to hold city in …
...repeatedly failed to implement it—despite multiple legal rulings. This is no longer a labor dispute. "City government needs to be held accountable to the rules and the laws and the agreements that they make,...
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KMZU 100​.‌7 FM Carrollton
  Oak Grove Board of Aldermen approve funding agreement for White Road Bridge project
OAK GROVE, Mo - The Oak Grove Board of Aldermen has approved an agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation for funding towards the replacement of White Road Bridge. City Administrator Matthew...
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Kirksville Daily Express
  Commission approves FY 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today approved the FY 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The program lists transportation projects planned...
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Martin City Telegraph
  Voter registration for MO primary ends July 8
July 8, 2026, is the last day for Missouri residents to register to vote in time for the primary election on August 4, 2026. If you aren’t registered to vote, applications sent to your local election authority...
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Southeast Missourian
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  Missouri amendments, commissioner race and more on Cape County’s August 4 ballot
Cape Girardeau County’s Aug. 4 ballot features contested races for state auditor, Congress and presiding commissioner, plus statewide tax and other constitutional amendments. The August 4 primary election...
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680 KFEQ
  Last Day to register to vote in August primaries
By JIM FARIS Today, July 8th, is the last day to register to vote for elections August 4th in Missouri. Statewide, voters will hit the polls for: Amendment 1-Continuing a ten-year Conservation sales...
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stjosephpost​.‌com (Blog)
  Last Day to register to vote in August primaries
Today, July 8th, is the last day to register to vote for elections August 4th in Missouri. Statewide, voters will hit the polls for: Amendment 1-Continuing a ten-year Conservation sales tax. Amendment...
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KCUR
  What Kansas City could keep from this World Cup: A giant heart, functional transit, and ambition
...glowing red heart greeting crowds at the Fan Fest? Doesn't this endearing landmark deserve to stay? Mayor Quinton Lucas certainly thinks so . KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer said in a statement that "the Heart Gateway...
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KTTN Trenton
  Commissioners reject bid for concrete slab on Opal Lane
...other business, the commission announced that Grundy County earned an A performance rating from the Missouri Department of Transportation following risk assessments evaluating the responsible management of...
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KBSI-TV Fox 23
  City of Cape Girardeau hires new Visit Cape destination strategy manager
FOX23 News at 9 p.m CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The City of Cape Girardeau has hired Jeanne Muckerman as the new destination strategy manager for Visit Cape. Muckerman will begin the role Aug. 17. ...
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Kansas City Star
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  In the Dotte dispatch: Why KCK wants to kill Indian Springs redevelopment
...needed housing to Midtown. A local business owner once told me he thought it would do more for the city than the Kansas City Chiefs’ incoming stadium. And although a group of developers have long tried...
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