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Kehoe campaigns across Missouri for Amendment 3 on eve of Election Day

Missouri · 7d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

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Sherwood Glen residents face eviction after loss of USDA assistance

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some residents at Sherwood Glen Apartments are facing eviction after losing access to a federal rental assistance program. Tenants at Sherwood Glen Apartments, located at 1000 S. William St. in Moberly, previously received rental assistance through a U.S. Department of Agriculture program designed to help lower-income households in rural communities afford housing. The post Sherwood Glen residents face eviction after loss of USDA assistance appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Moberly, MO · 11d

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You’ll Want To Walk Across Missouri’s Longest Covered Bridge Tucked Away Near Paris

A wooden bridge built in 1871 still stands over a Missouri creek, and you can walk right across its creaky boards. Cars haven’t rolled through it since 1970. Feet, though, are more than welcome. The bridge stretches about 120 feet over the water. Giant wooden arches curve along both...

Missouri · 13d
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Columbia Daily Tribune

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Columbia seeks residents for positions on 18 boards and commissions

Columbia residents have until 5 p.m. Nov. 6 to apply for openings on 18 city boards and commissions. Applications are available at CoMo.gov , according to a community announcement. The City Clerk's Office is accepting applications for positions ranging from the Airport Advisory Board and Board of Health to the Citizens Police Review Board, and Climate and Environment Commission. City boards and commissions give residents an opportunity to participate in local government and represent other members of the community, according to the announcement. Boards and commissions with openings Current openings are available on the following boards and commissions: Airport Advisory Board Board of Health Building Construction Codes Commission Citizens Police Review Board City of Columbia New Century Fund Inc. Board Climate and Environment Commission Collegiate Advisory Council Commission on Human Rights Community Land Trust Organization Board Dangerous or Aggressive Animal Advisors Disabilities Commission Food Council Historic Preservation Commission Housing and Community Development Commission Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health Personnel Advisory Board Public Transit Advisory Commission Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission Applicants can find descriptions of the boards and commissions and eligibility requirements at CoMo.gov/Council/Vacancies . For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 573-874-7207. This story was

Columbia, MO · 8d

KOMU

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MoDOT releases mid-Missouri roadwork plans for Nov. 2-8

Roadwork ranging from rural routes to state roads to U.S. highways will affect mid-Missouri from Monday through Sunday, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. This planned work will occur alongside other moving operations like pothole patching, mowing, brush cutting, striping and pavement repairs, according to a MoDOT news release.

Boone County, MO · 9d

Springfield News-Leader

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Ensuring rural Missouri has a voice in the energy debate | Opinion

For decades, rural communities have been central to American energy production, but their interests have not always been well represented when energy decisions are made. Wind turbines and transmission lines cross farmland, power plants are built in rural counties, and the costs of the nation's energy transition can fall disproportionately on people and communities that may not directly benefit from the infrastructure being built. A new research center at the University of Missouri aims to bring greater attention to those impacts. The Center for Rural Energy Security (CRES) was launched by the University of Missouri in 2025 to conduct energy research with a rural perspective, focusing on how federal and state energy policies and technological innovations affect rural communities, agriculture, and economic growth. The Center’s work is intended to help ensure that rural issues are considered in broader conversations about the future of energy policy. As the first university-affiliated energy policy research institute in the country to focus exclusively on energy policy and technology innovation for agriculture, rural communities, and rural economic development, CRES released its first policy research paper on Sept. 3. Focusing on the economic impact of utility-scale renewable projects in rural areas, the paper reflects the Center’s

Columbia, MO · 9d

JC Post

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Judge rejects constitutional challenge to property tax caps tied to stadium bill

Cole County judge rules taxpayers, school districts and counties lack standing to sue, rejecting claims that the law unfairly treats different counties. A Cole County judge on Wednesday rejected a constitutional challenge to property tax caps lawmakers added to a bill aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs in Missouri.

Missouri · 9d

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Spooky Halloween display brings Columbia neighborhood together

How has the Halloween display affected neighborhood interactions?. Why do neighbors say the Halloween display brings the community together?. When the sun goes down, ghouls and goblins come out at one Southwest Columbia home. Stella and Andrew Marcy are the masterminds behind the giant spooky display. "We'll start setting up...

Columbia, MO · 11d

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Columbia Public Schools loses case over Boone County charter school law

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway welcomed a Cole County Circuit Court decision upholding a state law permitting expanded public charter school opportunities in Boone County, describing the ruling as a complete victory for Missouri students. Hanaway emphasized the importance of educational choices for families, drawing on her experience as a...

Boone County, MO · 11d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

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Could heavy rain impact voter turnout in Mid-MO for the midterms?

Boone County, MO · 8d

KOMU

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Ellis and Egan face off in contested Boone County judicial race

COLUMBIA — On Nov. 3, voters across Boone County will elect the next associate circuit judge for Division IX of Missouri's 13th Judicial Circuit. Democratic candidate Bill Ellis and Republican candidate James Egan are each looking to replace current judge Tracy Gonzalez after she announced her retirement. Gonzalez was...

Boone County, MO · 10d

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Save Katy Station movement fights to keep historical building alive

The Katy Station building is being sold to an unknown buyer. The buyers could potentially be student housing developers. The exact fate of the building is still unknown, but Save Katy Station is trying to keep the piece of Columbia history alive. The Katy Station sits at the corner of...

Columbia, MO · 9d

100.9 The Eagle

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Rare Photos Show Jesse James and His Gang in Civil War Missouri

There are rare photos that have been preserved showing Jesse James and his gang during and after the Civil War years in Missouri.

Missouri · 21d

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Locals Refused To Let This Tiny Missouri Railroad Town Fade, And Now It’s Worth The Drive

A Missouri town of just 170 people still tempts day-trippers to pull off the interstate. That number comes straight from the 2020 census. It’s smaller than plenty of high school graduating classes. The town grew up beside the railroad and a winding river. When the trains stopped meaning everything,...

Blackwater, MO · 11d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

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Columbia Spirit Halloween back open after pepper spray incident

Spirit Halloween on Nifong Boulevard in Columbia opened at its regular time Sunday morning after closing just before 2 p.m. on Halloween, when pepper spray was used in the store. The post Columbia Spirit Halloween back open after pepper spray incident appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 9d

KOMU

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Families celebrate Halloween at annual Governor's Mansion event

JEFFERSON CITY — Halloween festivities brought families together at the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City for the annual Haunting for Candy event. One of the costume highlights was Skylar McNar, who showed off his Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves while families enjoyed an evening of costumes, candy and activities. "It's...

Jefferson City, MO · 10d

St. Joseph Post

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Judge rejects constitutional challenge to property tax caps tied to stadium bill

Cole County judge rules taxpayers, school districts and counties lack standing to sue, rejecting claims that the law unfairly treats different counties. A Cole County judge on Wednesday rejected a constitutional challenge to property tax caps lawmakers added to a bill aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs in Missouri.

Missouri · 9d

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Second bat in two months tests positive for rabies in Cole County

Another case of rabies has been reported in Cole County. It was last month when a stray cat was found playing with a bat. The bat tested positive for rabies. The cat was euthanized and ended up testing negative for rabies. The Cole County Health Department issued a press release...

Cole County, MO · 11d

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Boonville Reform School Buried 25 Boys, Families Weren't Told, Project Reveals

Death certificates identified by researchers document 25 boys who died at the former Missouri Training School for Boys in Boonville between 1909 and 1945. Researchers say the boys appear to have been buried at the site, and that their families may never have been told of their deaths. A Missouri search is now working to identify the boys’ relatives and connect them with what records remain.

Boonville, MO · 13d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

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Highway 54 roundabout bridge demolition expected to cause traffic delays

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Demolition on a pair of now-unused bridges at the Highway 54 exit on Interstate 70 will begin Friday night and last through the weekend. The Highway 54 roundabout will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for demolition of the unused bridges that sit in the middle of The post Highway 54 roundabout bridge demolition expected to cause traffic delays appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Callaway County, MO · 11d