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Voters to decide on at least eight statewide measures on the initiative and referendum process in 2026 — the most since 2000

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Ballotpedia · Aug 26

At least eight ballot measures in 2026 will address state initiative and referendum processes, the highest number since 2000

In 2026, voters will decide on at least eight ballot measures related to the initiative and referendum process. Seven measures would add requirements or restrictions to the process, including two that voters decided earlier in the year in North Dakota and Missouri. One measure would expand constitutional provisions related to…

Ballotpedia · Aug 26

Republicans lean on anti-trans sentiment

GOP lawmakers have packaged two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion

Salon · Aug 25

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Another State Is Raising Speed Limits To 75 Miles Per Hour

Missouri joins the growing list of states raising highway speed limits, but drivers will have to wait for MoDOT to decide which roads qualify.

Motor1 · Aug 24

Fish DNA in Ozark streams reveals region’s complex geologic history

My students and I encountered a mystery. We were partnering with the Missouri Department of Conservation to monitor for fish presence and abundance in the Missouri Ozarks. We visited half a dozen rivers and streams across the region and collected a few cups of water from each.

The Conversation · Aug 24

'We've Lost 75,000 Manufacturing Jobs': Massive Missouri Layoffs Strike Trump Voters Before Polls

As Cornerstone Building Brands lays off dozens of rural workers in Kearney, Missouri, the massive factory cuts contradict Republican economic claims just weeks before the crucial November elections.

International Business Times UK · Aug 22

Earlier this year, 1,124 wind-turbine blades were sitting in a Wyoming landfill. Now, a Missouri cement plant has given 7,000 more a second life, offering a different ending for retired renewable-energy equipment

Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades. Now, a Missouri cement plant is giving more than 7,000 retired blades a second life. The contrast exposes a growing problem for America’s wind industry. Giant blades are built to last for decades, but their tough composite materials are difficult to recycle. As older…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

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Which Trust Type Saves Your Kids The Most Money?

If a basic will isn't enough to protect your family's assets, you have two trust options: revocable vs. irrevocable. But only one is right for you.

Kiplinger · Aug 20

Missouri GOP redistricting map lawsuit: Judge clears new districts for November

Missouri Republicans secured a court victory for their new congressional map. Opponents are now preparing to appeal this decision to the state Supreme Court. The current ruling allows the Republican-friendly districts to remain for upcoming elections. This legal fight centers on voter referendum rights and redistricting authority. The outcome could…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Missouri court rejects petition proposing protections for laws passed by citizen initiative

A Missouri court has rejected a request to let voters decide in November whether to make it harder for lawmakers to change laws enacted by citizen initiatives

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Most Missouri waterways face fecal contamination risk, report finds

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The Independent UK · Aug 19

A Missouri engineer bought remote Ozarks land in 1970 and slowly built a reinforced-concrete home into the hillside; more than 50 years later, his son is restoring it room by room

A Missouri engineer spent years carving an underground home into an Ozarks hillside, building it largely by hand without an architect. Designed to resemble a natural cave, the property features steel-reinforced concrete, an earth-based ventilation system, heavy oak beams and railroad-inspired details. His son Zane now restores the remarkable 50-year-old…

The Times of India · Aug 19

85% of Missouri’s waterways have ‘potentially unsafe’ amounts of feces in them

Swimming or wading in water contaminated with fecal matter can lead to gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses

The Independent UK · Aug 19

US Marshals injured after deck collapses underneath them while they serve warrant on child predator

A group of law enforcement officials were injured after a wooden deck collapsed underneath them whilst they were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a child predator in Missouri.

The Independent UK · Aug 19

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Medical Daily · Aug 19

Missouri Cyclospora Cases Reach 1,950 as Doctors See Early Signs the Summer Outbreak May Be Peaking

Missouri reported 1,950 cases of cyclosporiasis, up 24% in a week, though clinicians say the summer outbreak may be nearing its peak.

The Times of India · Aug 19

As US farmers reject multimillion-dollar AI data-centre offers, a Missouri farmer is doing the opposite and inviting developers to buy his land

In Missouri, a farmer has taken the unexpected step of inviting data center developers to bid on his land, despite notable local opposition and recent state restrictions. He believes that data centers could revitalize struggling rural economies by creating jobs and generating tax revenue. The farmer also addresses valid concerns…

Golf Monthly · Aug 18

BMW Championship Tee Times: Rounds One And Two

Check out the full first and second round tee times for the second FedExCup Playoffs event, which takes place at Bellerive in Missouri

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

Missouri enacts omnibus election bill, three others in 2026 session

The Missouri General Assembly adjourned its 2026 legislative session on May 15 after passing four election-related bills and a constitutional amendment. Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) signed all four bills in July.

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The Economic Times · Aug 18

Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a landfill, but a Missouri plant found a way to reuse 7,000 more old blades by turning them into cement feedstock and kiln fuel

Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a Casper landfill after cutting each into three pieces, but a Missouri plant near St Louis has found a way to process around 250 blades a month by turning them into cement feedstock and kiln fuel. With 43 million tons of blade material…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Missouri farmer invites data center developers to buy his land as $6.3B project faces growing local opposition and communities push back on AI expansion

A Missouri farmer is inviting data center developers to bid on his land as a $6.3 billion AI project faces opposition and community push back nearby amid AI expansion. Blake Hurst points to 130 projected jobs and more than $1 billion in tax revenue over 35 years, while critics raise…

Medical Daily · Aug 16

Missouri and Southern Illinois Heat Warning Expires Sunday Night as Dangerous Heat Settles Over the South

An Extreme Heat Warning with a heat index up to 109 expires Sunday night in Missouri and southern Illinois. Forecasters expect the heat to shift south.

The Times of India · Aug 15

US used dioxin-laden oil for dust control in a town with 2,000 residents, years later it spent $33.1 million for their relocation in order to protect their lives

The residents of Times Beach faced a critical situation when dioxin contamination was discovered, leading to their permanent relocation. Originally, this toxic substance was used on dirt roads for dust control during the 1970s. A devastating flood in 1982 heightened the community's concerns about contamination. To address the issue, an…

International Business Times UK · Aug 14

'Christian' YouTuber Accused of Letting Husband Sexually Abuse Their Daughter for Years

A Missouri woman is charged with child endangerment after allegedly failing to protect her daughter from abuse. Her husband faces multiple charges, including child molestation and producing abuse material.

The Times of India · Aug 13

In 1970, a Missouri family fought the government over nearly 600 acres wanted for a national park; an initial $73,000 offer became a $214,000 court payout

In 1970, the Blackwell family’s nearly 600-acre Missouri farm was acquired through eminent domain during the creation of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The government initially offered $73,000, but after a federal court battle, the family received $214,000. Darrel Blackwell later became a park ranger and longtime canoe rental concessioner.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Cars were once a “New Terror of Locomotion” in America, and almost anyone could drive one. Then Driver’s Licenses arrived, but tests were still not required

In the early days of automobiles, there were virtually no regulations governing their use, prompting the eventual requirement for driver's licenses. Massachusetts and Missouri took the lead in 1903, mandating licenses without any testing. Over time, these licenses transformed into secure IDs featuring photographs and intricate security elements. Today, digital…

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