Jones bested two competitors in special election for former council member Nick Foster's seat.
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Cole County Circuit Judge Emily Fretwell set Sept. 10 as the trial date in Jefferson City.
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Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Rural Health Transformation was created when Congress passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” in July of 2025. Now, rural Missouri residents can access a comprehensive health network.
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Residents who get help with their utility bills through a city-run assistance program could get less funding in the coming year.
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Across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, more than 270,000 people ages 65 and older live with Alzheimer's disease. Government support to help people detect dementia early is critical — especially in rural areas — advocates say.
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Missouri follows a national trend of growing access to abortion pills through out-of-state telehealth providers. But even as the number of medication abortions obtained through telehealth increased, the number of Missourians traveling out of state neared 12,000.
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For their commissioner of the future, MLS owners chose a soccer native. Berg's team is seen as one of MLS's best-run franchises, and he has embraced rule changes designed to modernize the league.
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Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LAThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Jeanine John Taele, 38, was taking photos and video and had a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket.
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On their first earnings call since SpaceX's June public offering, executives said the company is pouring funds into rocket development, Starlink satellites and AI.
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Before the smelter shut down in 2024, air monitors showed the surrounding area exceeded the federal one-hour sulfur dioxide standard
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The former Mizzou football coach was stopped for a DWI and refused a chemical test, which prompted the loss of his license.
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Discover how recovering addict and CEO Steve Long turned his greatest weakness into a powerful force for community change through RecoveryWorks, tackling mental health, addiction, homelessness, crime prevention, and workforce development. Then get a sneak peek at their family-friendly August 15th fundraiser at Head Harley Motors, featuring Nashville artist Isaac Schneider, food trucks, auctions, and more—all to help bring RecoveryWorks to the next level. July 31, 2026
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Federal grants will support adding passing lanes on a highway through mid-Missouri.
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Younger players and players with longer careers are more likely to die from a neurodegenerative disease, the study found.
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Columbia Restaurant Week begins Friday, and 21 downtown restaurants and cafes are participating.
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