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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FEMA awards $2.9 million to keep St. Louis tornado recovery caseworkers on the job
A $2.9 million FEMA grant will continue St. Louis tornado disaster case management through June 2027 as residents work through long-term recovery needs.
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Springfield police to receive 285 Axon body cameras
The Springfield City Council approved a $5.3 million, 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise to replace the police department’s WatchGuard cameras.
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Goodman connected to McDonald County’s Aug. 4 primary as November election awaits
McDonald County held its 2026 primary Aug. 4. A Goodman resident appeared on the county’s candidate filing list, and primary winners are scheduled to advance to the Nov. 3 general election.
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Webb City police receive $42,541 grant for vehicle equipment
The Webb City Police Department was awarded a $42,541.08 Jasper County law enforcement sales-tax grant for approved vehicle equipment purchases.
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O’Fallon Sets 2026 Public-Works Procurement Milestones
O’Fallon’s public-works schedule calls for engineering-services approval July 9 and an anticipated notice to proceed July 30.
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Springfield council approves $32 million bond for Andy’s headquarters
The Springfield City Council approved a $32 million bond Aug. 10 tied to Andy’s Frozen Custard’s planned new headquarters in the city.
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Farmington Crossings construction continues as Bray Road closures begin
Periodic closures of Bray Road will begin in Farmington in July 2026 as construction advances on the Farmington Crossings development.
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Concrete work advances on Bowling Green roundabout at Route 161 and U.S. 61
MoDOT says concrete pours are underway as crews build a roundabout at Business Route 61, Missouri Route 161 and Court Street in Bowling Green.
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St. Louis basic-income pilot paid 540 families $500 a month
A St. Louis pilot gave 540 families $500 monthly for 18 months. A Washington University evaluation found improved quality of life and greater help with household needs.
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Lee’s Summit Approves Financing Plan for 1,000-Acre Arborside
Lee’s Summit leaders approved a redevelopment plan and 1% sales tax for Arborside, a planned 1,000-acre development in the city’s north.
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Hannibal awards $1.4 million contract to demolish former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
The Hannibal City Council approved Resolution 2614-26, awarding Green Track LLC a $1.4 million contract to demolish the former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital with infrastructure-tax money.
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Jonesburg’s Route E/Route Y interchange opens to traffic ahead of schedule
The new Route E/Route Y bridge over Interstate 70 opened in Jonesburg on July 17, with a July 30 ribbon-cutting planned and project completion still listed for fall.
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Springfield approves $5.3 million Axon body-camera contract
Springfield City Council approved a 10-year Axon contract for 285 police body cameras, replacing the department’s WatchGuard system used since 2021.
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Grain Valley moves toward $4.6 million water-tower upgrade and new water mains
Grain Valley’s capital plan allocates $4.2 million in 2026 for a $4.6 million Water Tower Upgrade, with underground mains and valve work expected to begin in July.
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Rolla voters approve quarter-cent sales tax for Centre recreation improvements
Rolla voters approved Proposition S with 54% of the vote, authorizing a one-quarter-of-one-percent city sales tax for operations and improvements at The Centre.
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Kansas City voters approve $1.7 billion city improvement package
Kansas City voters approved five measures authorizing about $1.7 billion for water, sewer, housing, civic facilities and East Side development.
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Missouri PSC approves Missouri American Water’s $34.5 million acquisition of Neosho’s water system
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved Missouri American Water’s purchase, upgrade and administration of Neosho’s municipal water system in a decision issued June 24, 2026.
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Wentzville plans fall 2026 construction of Wilmer Meadow Drive connection
The City of Wentzville is planning approximately 1,000 feet of new Wilmer Meadow Drive to connect residential subdivisions and provide a second access route.
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Cliff Drive Bridge closes for Branson water-line replacement project
The City of Branson closed the Cliff Drive Bridge on July 6 as work continued on the Hiawatha Heights Water Line Replacement Project.
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St. Robert warns of eastbound I-44 lane closure beginning July 19
The City of St. Robert posted a July 16 notice about an eastbound I-44 lane closure scheduled to begin July 19, 2026, as MoDOT’s widening project continues.
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St. Joseph council pauses review of proposed Pickett Road data center
The St. Joseph City Council approved a pause on the proposed Pickett Road data center while the city develops policies for its local impacts.