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Missouri Picks Builder for $583M I-70 Widening From Kingdom City to Warrenton

Missouri has picked the team that will widen a 44-mile stretch of Interstate 70 between Kingdom City and Warrenton, adding a third lane in each direction and replacing every inch of existing pavement along the corridor. Construction is expected to begin in the first half of 2027, with the project wrapped up by late 2030.

Warrenton, MO · 2d
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Warren County joins fight over constitutionality of property tax law

The Warren County Commission voted Nov. 5 to join other Missouri counties in challenging a recent court decision upholding the constitutionality of Senate Bill 3, passed in 2025, which paved the way for residential property tax credits in many counties, including Warren. “The judge voted in the state’s favor, so...

Warren County, MO · 1d
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Family dedicates first headstone for man killed in Civil War clash in Warren County

On Veterans Day, a local family is honoring William Barklage, a man who fought in the Civil War. A new headstone now marks his grave at Harmonie Cemetery near Wright City.

Warren County, MO · 1d
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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

Missouri · 2d
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Motherhood behind bars: Inside Missouri's first prison nursery

VANDALIA — Inside a women's prison in Vandalia, Missouri, incarcerated mothers are getting an opportunity many women before them never had, the chance to raise their babies behind bars. The Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center is home to Missouri's first prison nursery program and one of just...

Vandalia, MO · 16h

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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 · 13h

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CWD sampling required this weekend in Audrain, Callaway and Montgomery counties

Mid-Missouri deer hunters in Audrain, Callaway and Montgomery counties must complete mandatory chronic wasting disease sampling this weekend. Deer harvested on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, in those counties will need to be taken to a CWD sampling location. This coincides with the opening weekend of the November portion of the firearms deer season.

Audrain County, MO · 15h

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New headstone placed on Civil War veteran’s grave

A new headstone was recently placed on the grave of a local man, William Barklage, who served with the eastern Missouri militia during the Civil War and was killed Sept. 10, 1863 in a skirmish with a band of Southern guerrillas, known as bushwhackers, west of Wright City. While attending...

Wright City, MO · 2d

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Cold Beer And Burgers Have Been Going Strong At These 7 Missouri Taverns Since Before Your Time

Some Missouri taverns were serving burgers long before your grandparents learned to drive. These are not shiny new chains with matching menus. They are old brick bars, Route 66 stops, and pool halls that still fill up on a Friday night. If you like a good burger in a place with real history, this list is your next road trip plan.

Missouri · 16h

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Troy Ends Liberty’s Football Season

The varsity football team’s season came to an end Friday as they suffered a 41-21 loss in the district semifinals at Troy. The Eagles put Caleb Orcutt (12) in as quarterback for potentially the last time. The Eagles started with high energy, but within the first five minutes, Troy was able to get two touchdowns. By halftime, the score was 34-0.

Troy, MO · 3d

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Public Invited to Celebrate Progress on Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville Project Ribbon Cutting Marks Upcoming Completion of New Pavement in Warren and St. Charles Counties

HANNIBAL – The Missouri Department of Transportation and its Design-Build contractor, Improve 70 Alliance - comprised of Emery Sapp & Sons, Clarkson Construction Company, Bartlett & West and HNTB, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a major milestone for the Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville Project. The...

Wentzville, MO · 2d

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A Ban on Two Wheels

For many students, getting to school means riding the bus, riding with their parents, or driving themselves. For others, electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, can be another way for them to get there. However, some schools have banned e-bikes, and now some students have lost another option for transportation.

Wentzville, MO · 2d

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Before Christmas Gets Busy, Six Missouri Smokehouses Are Still Selling Meats Cured The Old Way

Holiday tables in Missouri have leaned on smoked and cured meats for generations, and a handful of family shops still do the work the slow way. Some cure country hams in rural sheds, while others turn out sausages, bologna, and bratwurst made right in the building. Ordering early matters, because...

Missouri · 1d

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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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LCCOA invites community to support meals, connection, independence for older neighbors

TROY — The Lincoln County Commissioners recently signed a proclamation recognizing November as Embrace A Senior Month, and the Lincoln County Council on Aging (LCCOA) is inviting residents, businesses, churches, and community organizations to turn that recognition into action. With the message “Give a meal. Share connection. Show you...

Lincoln County, MO · 1d

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The No-Frills Bakery In Missouri That Serves The Most Legendary Donuts You Will Ever Taste

Nobody puts a giant cartoon hand holding a pink sprinkle donut in their shop unless they understand something fundamental about joy. Old Town Donut Shop in St. Peters, Missouri understands joy, and it delivers that joy in the form of some of the finest donuts you will ever have the pleasure of eating.

St Peters, MO · 11d

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O’Fallon family utilizing drones, scent dogs in search for missing dog, reward offered

An O’Fallon, Missouri, family is offering a $3,000 reward as they continue searching for their missing Goldendoodle, Bentley, more than three weeks after he disappeared.

O'Fallon, MO · 3d

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Drone delivery regulations pass in Wentzville

The Wentzville Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a bill to regulate drone delivery services within the city. Proposed regulations were tabled in September due to concerns regarding noise, privacy, property damage and injury risks. The board requested more information on the new delivery technology along with legislation that took all concerns into consideration.

Wentzville, MO · 22h

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Local businessman Thomas R. Hughes dies at 75

Local businessman, philanthropist and home builder Thomas R. Hughes passed away Nov. 2 at the age of 75. Thomas spent two decades on the St. Charles City police force, according to his son Jason Hughes. His career in home building started when he built a house so his mother could move to St. Charles in the 1980s. He built homes on the weekend while still working in law enforcement.

O'Fallon, MO · 3d

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Crusaders finish third in Class 4 softball

Coach Noah Duncan and his St. Dominic Crusaders reached the softball Final Four for the first time since 1998 this fall. The Crusaders finished third in Class 4 with a 6-4 win over Platte County at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield. It tied for the best finish ever by...

Springfield, MO · 2d