Independence, Missouri, city councilmember becomes first official recalled over a data center project this year Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 3
Lone Star Ticks Are Driving a Meat Allergy Across Kansas and Missouri as Fall Bite Season Begins Lone star ticks spreading through Kansas and Missouri can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy, and the fall bite risk is rising. Medical Daily · Sep 2
Brickbat: Ask Questions Later St. Louis County, Missouri, Police Chief Juan Cox says he does not know why police officers shot at a car full… The post Brickbat: Ask Questions Later appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Sep 1
A Missouri man bought the 1914 mansion his late wife had always loved to save it from redevelopment; restoration later revealed $150,000 worth of hidden damage When Fred Parry’s late wife, Mary, first saw the stately 1914 mansion on West Broadway in Columbia, Missouri, she fell in love. Years later, after her death, Parry found himself facing a choice: let the historic home be redeveloped or step in to save it. He chose the latter, buying… The Times of India · Sep 1
A 55-year-old Missouri official reached the 13,804-foot summit of Wyoming's highest mountain and signed its register; he then disappeared for 5 days before rescuers found him alive and severely dehydrated In a remarkable tale of survival, a Missouri deputy attorney general was found alive after an arduous five-day ordeal on Gannett Peak. Despite achieving his goal of reaching the summit, he faced severe dehydration and confusion near Scott Lake. Fortunately, search teams successfully located him amidst the challenging terrain, and… The Times of India · Aug 30
Built for $70,000 in 1976, this underground Missouri concrete home survived a deadly F4 tornado; 50 years later, it remains almost invisible from the road, hidden beneath a hillside Built in 1976 for $70,000, a remarkable underground home in Springfield, Missouri, was designed to blend into the hillside while providing strength and energy efficiency. Nearly 50 years later, the concrete residence remains largely hidden from view and has an extraordinary history, including surviving a devastating F4 tornado that struck… The Times of India · Aug 28
Missouri woman stopped at traffic stop for allegedly speeding, running red light, and having expired tags. So, she tells the officer she’s a 911 dispatcher She says she wanted to show that dispatchers are "human," too. We Got This Covered · Aug 28
A Missouri grandma started serving free breakfasts to neighbors in a town of fewer than 300; months later, health officials said she needed a permit to continue In a small Missouri town, where mornings can sometimes feel more quiet than the rest of the world, one grandmother made her kitchen an unlikely meeting place. It began as a simple act of cooking breakfast for a few familiar faces, but has evolved into a beloved local tradition, bringing… The Times of India · Aug 28
'She Really Liked Me': Donald Trump's Dolly Parton Claim Draws Attention to Imagination Library Cuts Trump said Dolly Parton 'really liked me' as Missouri paused new Imagination Library enrolments after a $4 millionfunding cut. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Missouri Grandma Refuses To Back Down After Being Ordered To Stop Serving Her Neighbors Free Breakfasts “I’m sure there is a restaurant in the area that feels this woman is hurting their bottom line,” a netizen said. Bored Panda · Aug 27
Deputy Missouri AG found alive after going missing for six days in Wyoming’s mountains The deputy attorney general was found disorientated and dehydrated, according to his brother The Independent UK · Aug 27
Republicans Quietly Cut Dolly Parton's Reading Programme Months Before Trump Lowered Flags in Her Honour As Donald Trump ordered flags lowered for Dolly Parton, Republican-led legislatures in Missouri and Indiana had already cut funding for her free children's book program International Business Times UK · Aug 27
21-year-old Corbin Rodenberg in critical condition, suffers multiple skull fractures and fractured pelvis after falling from Harpo’s rooftop bar in Missouri Former University of Missouri student Corbin Rodenberg remains in critical condition after falling from Harpo’s rooftop bar in Columbia, Missouri. 21-year-old Corbin Rodenberg suffered multiple skull fractures and various broken bones as a result of the incident. His mother has shared emotional updates about his injuries and recovery. "It's a… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Dolly Parton's Book Programme Was Defunded by Missouri Republicans Months Before Her Death Missouri's budget cuts have significantly reduced funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, impacting new enrolments and threatening the programme's reach in the state International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Ballotpedia · Aug 26 Voters to decide on at least eight statewide measures on the initiative and referendum process in 2026 — the most since 2000 Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, Brew.
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…
Salon · Aug 25 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
Motor1 · Aug 24 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.
The Conversation · 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.
International Business Times UK · Aug 22 '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.
The Economic Times · Aug 21 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…
Kiplinger · Aug 20 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.
The Economic Times · 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 Independent UK · Aug 19 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 IN FULL