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Missouri Governor Hits Earmarks with Veto Pen as He Signs State Budget

World Cup · Jefferson City

Missouri Governor Hits Earmarks with Veto Pen as He Signs State Budget

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – At least one of the items vetoed by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Monday affect next year’s World Cup matches. Missouri’s governor voted more than 200 budget items on Monday, one of which would have provided more money to enhance parking lots for fans. Is your Kansas City tap water tasting and smelling strange? Here’s why Plans were to designate $1 million to upgrade parking at the Kansas City Zoo and Starlight Theater, wh…See the Story

Inmate at Jefferson City Prison Dies

Jefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City

Inmate at Jefferson City Prison Dies

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center died Sunday morning, according to a Tuesday press release from the Department of Corrections. The release says Jerry Thebeau, 66, died at 2:51 a.m. Sunday at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was received by the DOC at Oct. 20, 2005 and was See the Story

Thirty Missouri FFA students complete 2025 HYPE Academy in Jefferson City

Jefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City

Thirty Missouri FFA students complete 2025 HYPE Academy in Jefferson City

Thirty high school seniors representing communities throughout Missouri convened in Jefferson City from June 24 to 26 to participate in the eleventh annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy. This intensive three-day leadership experience aims to equip students with the skills necessary to engage in meaningful conversations about agricultural policy and public perception. […] The post Thirty Missouri FFA students complete 20…See the Story

Inmate serving life for murder dies at Jefferson City Correctional Center

Fifty-six-year-old Harry Rush was pronounced dead on Thursday afternoon at the Jefferson City Correctional Center.Jefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City See the Story

Update: Two Men Injured in Termon Collision - Donegal Daily

Two men were hospitalised following a collision in Termon on Thursday night. The incident involving a tractor and a car occurred on the main N56 road at Barnes at approx 9pm. Gardaí have confirmed that two men were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital, to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. The post Update: Two men injured in Termon collision appeared first on Donegal Daily.Jefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City See the Story

Missourinet Sports Report - Missourinet

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Cardinals and Royals go down quietly Share this:Jefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City Read Article

Milligan Notes: Former Baseball Coach Jennett Dies

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Milligan recently lost one of the more prominent figures from its sports-related past.Baseball · Jefferson City See the Story

Press Release: Chris Barrett seeks to bring new leadership to Independence house seat

INDEPENDENCE, MO — Independence native and resident Chris Barrett announced his candidacy this week for state representative. Running on the Republican ticket, he aims to win the August 2026 primary and challenge sitting Rep. Will Jobe for in the midterm general election next year. “Our district is filled with hardworking families who don’t feel their voice is heard by establishment politicians and unelected bureaucrats,” stated Barrett. “We des…Jefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City Read Article

Press Release: Joe Steelman announces bid for Missouri State Senate, pledges to fight for conservative values

ROLLA, MO – Rolla native and businessman Joe Steelman has officially announced his candidacy for the Missouri State Senate, vowing to uphold conservative values and fight for the rights of hardworking Missourians. The Southeast Missouri district includes Dent, Laclede, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Wright counties. Steelman will appear on the Republican primary ballot in August 2026. “President Trump’s willingness to disrupt Washington and questio…Jefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City Read Article

Car Dealer Picked for Police Board Has Done Millions in Business with Police Department

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Don Brown's appointment to the police board raises conflict concerns. His company has been paid more than $5 million since fiscal 2023.Jefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City See the Story

Mid-Missouri beats the heat with AC giveaways and exchanges

Ameren Missouri donated 100 air conditioners to the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City. Voluntary Action Center hosted a one-day event Wednesday in partnership with Boone Electric Cooperative and Columbia Utilities.Jefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City Read Article

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