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Illinois Missouri primary general election

Missouri Independent

Missouri primary turnout could hit 1.4 million

Missouri election officials expect as many as 1.4 million voters will cast ballots by the time polls close Tuesday, continuing the historic trend of high turnout in primary elections featuring major ballot questions. Ballot measures drive voter interest Secretary of State Denny Hoskins last week forecast turnout will be about 32% of registered voters, which, if correct, would be the highest primary total vote since 2004. That election involved a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and an historic Democratic primary […]

todayAugust 3, 2026

Missouri health insurance Illinois

Missouri

Missouri releases preliminary health insurance rates

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance has released preliminary rate information for 2027 health plans in the state’s individual and small group markets, kicking off a public review process that will run through late summer. Individual plans cover people who don’t get insurance through an employer, while small group plans serve businesses with between two and 50 employees. The department is currently reviewing companies’ filings to make sure proposed rate changes are justified and comply with state and federal […]

todayAugust 1, 2026

Missouri solar

Missouri News Service

Solar debate continues in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY (Missouri News Service/Public News Service) -- As the legislative session winds down, Missouri lawmakers are still debating a proposal to pause solar energy development. The controversial move comes as electricity demand continues to climb and renewable energy remains one of the fastest-growing power sources in the U.S. Policy experts discussed the proposal during a recent webinar hosted by Renew Missouri, focused on expanding renewable energy. Executive Director James Owens outlined their concerns about the legislation. Owens said the proposal includes an […]

todayApril 27, 2026

Montgomery County Commission

East Central Missouri

Montgomery County, MO: The next high-tech hub for Amazon?

MONTGOMERY CITY (Missourinet) -- Montgomery County, located in east-central Missouri, could soon become home to two massive data centers and add about 150 new jobs to the area. They include Amazon’s “Project Green” and another called “Project Spade.” County Commissioner Doug Lensing told Missourinet that the Missouri Department of Economic Development first approached the county a couple of years ago and even provided a grant to study the proposal. “We have Norfolk Southern Railroad running through this site,” said Lensing. […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026 26 23

Missouri uses vending machines in fight against overdose deaths

Missouri News Service

Missouri uses vending machines in fight against overdose deaths

(Missouri News Service/Public News Service) -- Vending machines usually bring to mind snacks, but in communities across Missouri, some are now stocked with something far more urgent. Narcan, often referred to as the “Lazarus drug” for its ability to reverse opioid overdoses, is being made available through vending-style machines and porch boxes as part of a broader push to save lives. State data show more than 1,400 Missourians died from drug overdoses last year, with nearly two-thirds involving opioids. Public health officials […]

todayJanuary 5, 2026 12 6

Mike Kehoe Missouri tax cut

Missouri

Missouri tax cut plan will proceed

JEFFERSON CITY (Missourinet) -- Since the Kansas City Chiefs are leaving Missouri by 2031, the state will miss out on hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue collected as a result of the Chiefs being in Missouri. On Monday, Kansas announced the team will cross the state line and set up its new home there. Missourinet asked Gov. Mike Kehoe if his plans have changed to phase out the state’s income tax because of eventually losing the tax revenue […]

todayDecember 23, 2025 9 6

Warren County MO Sheriff's Department

Missouri

Warren County Sheriff’s report

WARRENTON -- The Warren County Sheriff's Department reports the following activities for the week ending Saturday, December 13: Sunday, Dec. 7 Archer Rd./S. Stringtown Rd., Wright City, Suspicious activityTall Oaks Rd./Black Oak Ln., Warrenton, Extra patrolW. Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Warrenton, Business checkS. State Hwy. 94, Marthasville, Security checkRidder Rd./State Hwy. 47, Marthasville, Suspicious activity Monday, Dec. 8 Stamer Rd., Wright City, Extra patrolFalcons Flight, Wright City, Civil processState Hwy. 47, Marthasville, Extra patrol Tuesday, Dec. 9 29879 Marlin Dr., Wright […]

todayDecember 21, 2025 7 11

fireworks Missouri

Missouri

New law will update rules for Missouri fireworks retailers

JEFFERSON CITY (MissouriNet) -- A public safety bill signed into law this month will update regulations for using and selling fireworks in Missouri. State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) sponsored that portion of SB 81. He told MissouriNet that the state’s fireworks regulations have not been updated in roughly 20 years. “Fireworks are a big thing for Missourians. We spend more per capita in Missouri than any other state in the Union, so we really, really do enjoy our fireworks,” he […]

todayJune 28, 2025

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Missouri

Hillsboro man charged with stealing collectable coins in Missouri

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A man with ties to Montgomery County in Illinois faces theft charges in St. Charles, Mo., stemming from an incident last summer. Dallas R. Langham, 43, of Hillsboro, faces charges by St. Charles County prosecutors of stealing collectible currency worth around $250,000 during a collector show in St. Charles in July. The charges were filed in county court on October 31. The initial charge, which exceeds $25,000, is a Class C felony in the state of […]

todayNovember 26, 2024

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