Juvenile taken into custody in fatal St. Joseph shooting
A juvenile was taken into custody after a woman was fatally shot at Brittany Village Apartments. Police did not announce charges.
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St. Louis cuts alley dumpsters in parts of Wards 3 and 5
The Refuse Division is reducing dumpsters in locations it says exceed its usual allocation. The city estimates the pilot will save three route hours, but has not reported results.
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St. Louis operation reports 435 arrests; ATF plans January gun center
Operation Show Me Justice ended with reported arrests and seizures; ATF also announced a planned St. Louis gun intelligence center for January 2027.
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Missouri measure would replace 2024 abortion protections
A certified 2026 ballot measure would repeal Missouri’s 2024 reproductive-rights amendment and replace it with restrictions and new provisions on abortion and care for minors.
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Missouri payrolls fall 10,600 in September, led by services
Missouri payrolls declined from August but remained 28,400 above September 2025. Private service industries recorded the largest monthly losses.
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St. Louis proposes civil-service overhaul for 2027 ballot
A six-bill proposal would restructure city personnel administration and revise employee appeals and grievance processes, but it would not take effect without voter approval.
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Republic beats Webb City 33-14 in football
Republic defeated visiting Webb City 33-14 on Oct. 9 in a high-school football game played at Republic.
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Missouri freshman DJ Jones receives heart transplant
Eighteen-year-old Missouri freshman Johnnie “DJ” Jones received a heart transplant Oct. 7 and was recovering, coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
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Missouri plan proposes five ways to support nuclear power
Missouri’s 2026 State Energy Plan recommends financing and policy changes to encourage in-state generation, including nuclear power. The proposals do not authorize a plant or change electricity rates.
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$85.1M Kentucky grant nearly matches Florida’s for highway projects
Twelve projects in 12 states will receive $426.7 million in itemized federal awards, including near-equal grants for Kentucky and Florida.
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St. Louis adopts OurPlan for six North City neighborhoods
The Planning Commission adopted a Comprehensive Plan supplement for six North City neighborhoods, but housing, zoning, infrastructure and anti-displacement results will depend on later approvals, funding and agency projects.
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Missouri election map remains caught between court orders
Missouri’s congressional map remains unsettled after state and federal courts issued conflicting orders before the November 3 election.
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Kansas City Council approves $456,000 FAA grant for KCI vehicle-tracking equipment
Kansas City approved acceptance of a $456,000 FAA grant for Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters for airport-owned vehicles at KCI, with the grant due to be accepted and executed by September 16.
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Supreme Court Stay Leaves Missouri Map Fight Unresolved
The Supreme Court stayed a federal order requiring Missouri to use a new congressional map, leaving officials to prepare under the 2022 map for now.
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St. Louis residents can weigh updated zoning proposals at two September open houses
St. Louis residents can review updated zoning maps and rules at September open houses, complete a parking survey through Oct. 5 and join an Oct. 15 virtual meeting.
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Kansas City approves up to $185 million for KC Current riverfront project
Kansas City approved a framework allowing up to $185 million in financing for KC Current stadium expansion, parking, mixed-use development and Berkley Riverfront infrastructure, with conditions on any city backstop.
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Missouri Supreme Court sets Sept. 2 arguments in two ballot fights before November deadline
The Missouri Supreme Court will hear two ballot appeals Sept. 2, six days before the deadline for court action on whether either measure can reach voters Nov. 3.
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Missouri’s new 75 mph law takes effect Friday, but drivers will not see immediate changes
Missouri’s new speed-limit law takes effect August 28, but drivers must still follow posted signs while MoDOT reviews eligible rural highways.
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Kansas City’s KCI area plan sets long-range direction for airport-area growth
Kansas City adopted an updated KCI Area Plan on July 23, 2026, giving future decisions around the airport a framework for land use, mobility, housing, industry and environmental protection—but not approving specific projects.
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St. Louis tornado survivors can access new FEMA-funded case management
A $2.9 million FEMA grant began Aug. 1 to continue disaster case-management services for eligible St. Louis residents with unresolved tornado-related needs.
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Missouri Court Fight Moves to Next Stage After Redistricting Vote Rejected
Missouri’s redistricting fight is headed to court after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a referendum despite organizers’ verified-signature claim.
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Pennsylvania voters face separate election deadlines for counties and Butler voters
Pennsylvania county election boards must submit Election Integrity Grant applications today, while Butler County voters in the 12th Legislative District face an Aug. 18 special election and an 8 p.m. ballot-receipt deadline.