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New leadership in the MO House

As we look ahead to the 2027-2028 legislative term, I am glad to introduce the new Missouri House Republican leadership team. Each member brings valuable experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to serving our state. I look forward to working with them in the coming year on the issues that matter most to Missouri families.

Missouri · 23h
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This Old-Fashioned Illinois River Ferry Still Carries Cars Across Two Rivers In Minutes

Eight minutes. That’s about how long it takes to drive your car onto a boat, float across a river, and roll off in another state. Better yet, nobody makes you stay buckled in. Once the boat pushes off, you can step out of your vehicle and stand on deck with the water sliding past.

Grafton, IL · 5d
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I-270 Mississippi River Bridge Completed

MADISON COUNTY — The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation were joined by local leaders and industry partners today to cut the ribbon on the new Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks twin bridges crossing the Mississippi River, the centerpiece of a combined $531.6 million investment to improve safety and mobility while creating jobs and economic opportunity along a critical freight and travel corridor. The bridges are the latest achievement made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is delivering billions of dollars in major projects across the state this fall.

Illinois · 3d
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Half of Missouri veterans are not using benefits they earned

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - They served our country, but now many Missouri veterans may be missing out on benefits they earned. Missouri has about 400,000 veterans, and about 200,000 are using the benefits they have earned, according to the Missouri Veterans Commission, even as new benefits are added to state law.

Missouri · 1d
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Missouri High School Football Team Forfeits Playoff Game Because Of Problems With Team’s Culture

A high school football team in Missouri has chosen to end its season rather than play in a postseason game. Interestingly, the team forfeiting has nothing to do with injuries or a lack of players. The Principia School in St. Louis forfeited its playoff game against Crystal City last Friday because school officials said there […] The post Missouri High School Football Team Forfeits Playoff Game Because Of Problems With Team’s Culture appeared first on BroBible.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

Country Herald

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Missouri Thanksgiving Travel: Winter Storm Concerns Nov. 18–24?

Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia and Springfield face a wetter pattern with possible snow and ice concerns.

Missouri · 2d

dailykansascitynews.com

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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas celebrates major election results as Missouri voters reject controversial ballot measures

Kansas City, Missouri – A congressional map that would have split Kansas City three ways will stay off the books. An effort to roll back reproductive rights also failed. For Mayor Quinton Lucas, last week’s election delivered several reasons to celebrate. Lucas praised Missouri voters after they rejected...

Kansas City, MO · 3d

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More Than 8 Years Later, The Same Family Still Runs The Smoker At These Eight Missouri Barbecue Joints

Some barbecue spots open with a bang and fade a few years later, but Missouri has a stubborn streak of family pits that just keep going. The eight places on this list have been smoking meat for decades, and the same families still guide the recipes, the sauce, and the smoker.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

thecash-book.com

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Green wins District 146 state representative seat in midterm

Republican Lucas Green won the race for District 146 state representative during the 2026 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The election saw a 50.0% turnout rate in Cape Girardeau County, with 28,074 of 56,162 registered voters casting a ballot. According to the unofficial election results, Green won with 72.35%...

Cape Girardeau County, MO · 2d

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Missouri Democrats Score Major Election Gains

Missouri Democrats joined a national wave of electoral gains in the Nov. 3 general election, winning a congressional seat, making significant gains in the Missouri General Assembly and celebrating victories on several statewide ballot measures. Nationally, Democrats gained control of both houses of Congress, while in Missouri, the party made...

Missouri · 2d

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Mother returns home after having twins in Missouri's first prison nursery program

NEOSHO — Kathy Briggs spent years in and out of incarceration, struggling with addiction and wondering whether she would ever become the mother she wanted to be. Briggs spent nearly a year in Missouri's first prison nursery program at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia before her release in January 2026.

Vandalia, MO · 17h

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8 Regional Restaurant Chains Missourians Will Defend to Anyone From Out of State

At Lambert’s Cafe in Sikeston, your dinner roll might come flying at your table. Missourians think that’s part of the charm, and they’ll defend it to anyone. Here are the regional restaurant chains Missourians will defend to anyone from out of state. 1. Imo’s Pizza. Ed...

Missouri · 1d

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Missouri Searching for 3 Missing Powerball Winners in Past Week

Missouri Lottery looking for 3 missing Powerball winners who picked up winning tickets over the past few days.

Missouri · 3d

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Eight Missouri Truck Stop Cafes Where Road Crews Still Eat Breakfast Before Dawn

Long before most of Missouri hits the snooze button, a different crowd is already pouring coffee and ordering eggs. Truckers, highway workers, and farm crews start their days at small truck stop cafes along US-36, I-44, I-70, and other busy roads. These places still serve sit-down breakfasts with real plates,...

Missouri · 22h

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6 Missouri Feral Hog Rules That Surprise Hunters and Landowners

In Missouri, only landowners and their agents can use night lights or thermal gear on feral hogs. Hunters and landowners who guess at the rules can end up in legal trouble. Here are the Missouri feral hog rules that surprise hunters and landowners. Note: This is general information, not legal...

Missouri · 21h

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Joplin school leaders question Missouri's new A-F grades ahead of December release

JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Public Schools leaders say Missouri's new A-F school grades, created under an executive order Gov. Mike Kehoe signed in January 2026, will not give parents and residents the full picture of how schools perform. The state plans to release the grades in December based on the 2024-2025 school year.

Joplin, MO · 2d

Missouri Independent

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Missouri to end state-run developmental disability case management

More than 5,000 Missourians with developmental disabilities who rely on state employees to help them access services will be assigned to outside agencies by the end of 2027, a move that will eliminate 299 state positions.  The Department of Mental Health’s Division of Developmental Disabilities currently provides direct case management to 5,152 people statewide. About […]

Missouri · 2h

Main Street Dollars

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BJC HealthCare hospitals in Missouri leave Aetna and Anthem Medicare Advantage networks on Jan. 1, and members have until Dec. 7 to pick a plan that keeps them

BJC HealthCare, the St. Louis-based system that runs Barnes-Jewish Hospital, will leave the Aetna and Anthem Medicare Advantage networks on Jan. 1, 2027. People in those plans who want to keep BJC hospitals and doctors have until Dec. 7, the last day of Medicare’s annual enrollment, to pick a plan that includes them. BJC says […]

St. Louis, MO · 3d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

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Unloaded gun found at Eldon Middle School

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) School officials found an unloaded gun at Eldon Middle School on Wednesday, according to an e-mail sent to families in the Eldon R-1 school district by the superintendent. In the e-mail, Superintendent Matt Davis said administrators learned a student may have had a gun in their locker. A search turned up the The post Unloaded gun found at Eldon Middle School appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Eldon, MO · 1d

FOX 2

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Renewed push to enact property tax exemptions for disabled veterans

Providing property tax relief for disabled veterans will once again be up for debate when lawmakers convene for the new legislative session in January.

Missouri · 1d