The meeting comes a day ahead of the first University of Missouri home football game of the season and just less than a year after three people were shot — and one killed — during 2025's Homecoming weekend.
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The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on a trio of cases on referendums, including about whether residents can vote on a congressional map.
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One advocate says that any budget cuts could have significant effects on Missouri communities.
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The statewide television and radio spot was developed with help from an anti-abortion medical group and will air through Sept. 30
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Trump approves over $19 million in funding for Missouri after severe storms and flooding struck the southern part of the state in early July.
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Some impacted houses of worship include those still reeling from the May 2025 tornado. Police encourage clergy members to enhance security measures and to lock away valuable property items, if possible.
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Missouri SNAP applicants will face new documentation requirements starting Oct. 1 for housing, child care and financial resources.
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Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.
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Wilson, who's deep, dark contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz, died on Wednesday in her hometown of Jackson, Miss.
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The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows.
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The court will hear three cases involving ballot initiatives Wednesday that must be decided by Sept. 8.
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