On a call Monday night, Missouri Democratic Party leaders solidified their message for November and shared that the national party will be spotlighting four Missouri Senate races.
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With an early September deadline looming for changes to the Missouri ballot, the chief justice asked for ‘sufficient time for expedited appellate review’ of the complex issues
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BBB warns postcards promising free gas and grocery vouchers may instead lead to unauthorized charges or subscriptions.
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A recent analysis by ValuePenguin found the estimated number of pickleball-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms nearly quadrupled between 2018 and 2025, with falls, slips and trips accounting for nearly 65,000 ER visits nationwide.
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Missouri blood centers say they have not reached the point of issuing an emergency appeal yet but are watching closely
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A new recall affects jalapeño-containing dips, salsas and other prepared foods sold in Missouri and Illinois, with the FDA warning of possible salmonella contamination.
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released new numbers showing 1,577 people in the state have tested positive for the parasite.
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The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.
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The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said that President Donald Trump's administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws.
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The dismissal marks the latest setback in swing states' efforts to prosecute fake electors who tried to keep Trump in the White House after he lost to Joe Biden in 2020.
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South Providence Medical Building will close at noon Friday because of an air conditioning problem.
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Discover how a community is turning grief into a powerful legacy with the inaugural Aiyanna Williams Invitational Volleyball Tournament September 12 at Hickman High School in Columbia. Derek Kent and Erica Dickson tell us how local leaders, Columbia Public Schools, Smoothie King, and Day Dreams Foundation are coming together to support young female athletes across Missouri. August 7, 2026
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During the tax holiday, school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items are exempt from all state and local sales tax.
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The total amount wagered in June was $258.3 million, a 0.8% increase from May. Almost all sports bets were made on mobile betting sites, accounting for 99.5% of all money wagered.
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The $45.5 million facility will house Lincoln University’s School of Nursing and act as a shared workspace for the Security Sciences Institute.
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Discover the story behind Missourians for Justice in Palestine and their first-ever Palestinian Cultural Night, featuring traditional dance, fashion, art, and heritage. From specialty drinks (by Chicago’s Kuffiyeh Coffee) to iconic dishes like maqluba and classic Palestinian desserts, this episode invites you to taste, see, and celebrate a culture whose existence is resistance. August 6, 2026
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