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Morgan McGarvey highlights state fair kickoff and criticizes proposed Medicaid cuts

Louisville City Wire - Kentucky · August 19, 2025

Rep. Morgan McGarvey, U.S. Congressman representing Kentucky’s 3rd district, shared a series of updates on social media regarding local events and policy concerns in mid-August 2025.On August 18, McGarvey posted about his participation at the...

Missouri 4-H Youth Take Center Stage at State Fair, Championing Leadership and Community

Missourinet · August 15, 2025

by Mathew Pilger | Aug 15, 2025 Missouri State 4H State Council at 2025 Governor Kehoe's Ham Breakfast in Sedalia. Photo taken by Missourinet reporter Matt Pilger Youth from across the Show-Me State are proudly representing 4-H at the Missouri...

Missouri Gaming Commission Awards Untethered Sports Betting Licenses

Times News Global · August 15, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Gaming Commission awarded untethered sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports on Friday, surprising many in the gaming industry as FanDuel was also in contention. The decision allows both companies...

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Shelby County Herald - Missouri · August 20, 2025

Auction copy By Dr. Jim Foster “I’m as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.” Jerry Ratliff, Walkersville, Missouri (Shelby County) I became nervous recently as I heard the first announcements being made about “back to...

Missouri Gaming Commission Chairman says mobile sports betting companies will offer ‘two different things’

WGEM - Illinois · August 15, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (WGEM) - A company that promises to serve a different kind of wager was selected as one of the two mobile sports betting providers for Missouri. The Missouri Gaming Commission selected Circa Sports and DraftKings for the...

Belton shooting victim calls for change after violent offender shoots her

KSHB - Missouri · August 20, 2025

BELTON, Mo. — Following an August 11 shooting in rural Cass County, Missouri, 41-year-old Jeffrey Arzola is being charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Armed Criminal Action, both felonies in Missouri. Belton shooting victim calls for change...

Missouri picks DraftKings, Circa Sports for 'untethered' mobile sports gambling licenses

KSDK - Missouri ·

All other sports wagering companies will be required to make a deal with an existing Missouri sports team or casino to operate in the state. ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Gaming Commission announced the companies that will receive the state's two...

Mayor Bray speaks on waterway industry

WPSD-TV - Kentucky ·

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) and Ingram Barge Company held an informational event Thursday Aug. 14 to educate congressional staffers from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri about the inland waterways system and its lock and dam infrastructure.

Emanuel Cleaver addresses rural housing reform and rising costs under GOP policies

SE Kansas City News - Missouri · August 19, 2025

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 5th district since 2005, used his social media platform on August 18 and 19, 2025, to address issues of housing and the rising cost of living.On August 18, Cleaver highlighted the...

Rep. Mark Alford highlights B-2 pilots and veteran support in recent social media posts

Columbia News - Missouri · August 16, 2025

Rep. Mark Alford, who represents Missouri’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, recently highlighted several local and national events through a series of posts on his official social media account.On August 15, 2025, Alford commented on a recent...

FDA issues advisory for possible radiation contamination of frozen shrimp

SeafoodSource ·

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory not to eat, sell, or serve imported shrimp processed by Indonesia-based PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, which does business as BMS Foods and supplies frozen raw shrimp to certain Walmart...

Missouri governor won’t confirm redistricting, but Republicans say it’s likely

My Ozarks Online - Missouri · August 15, 2025

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced on May 27 that he will call a special legislative session to consider disaster relief, stadium funding and spending items (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). August 15, 2025 9:13 am Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe...

Missouri Tigers open season with draw against South Dakota State

Columbia News - Missouri · August 14, 2025

Audrey J. Walton Soccer Stadium | Missouri Tigers Women's SoccerAudrey J. Walton Soccer Stadium | Missouri Tigers Women's Soccer The University of Missouri women's soccer team opened its 2025 season with a 1-1 draw against South Dakota State on...

Protesters rally against redrawing Missouri congressional seats in Jefferson City on Saturday

KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri · August 17, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several people gathered outside of the State Capitol on Saturday, protesting a recent push made by some republican lawmakers. Missouri is one of several states where Republican lawmakers are pushing for new congressional...

Missouri Gaming Commission grants DraftKings, Circa Sports direct mobile sports betting licenses

KCTV 5 - Missouri · August 15, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The two direct mobile sports betting licenses granted by the Missouri Gaming Commission have been awarded to DraftKings and Circa Sports. The Missouri Gaming Commission announced the news on Friday, giving the green light...

Missouri Gaming Commission selects 2 licenses for sports gambling; FanDuel announces partnership with Missouri sports franchise

KY3 - Missouri · August 15, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Gaming Commission selected two companies for its two untethered sports betting licenses. Circa Sports and DraftKings won the bids. FanDuel lost in its bid for a license. The commission considered seven...

FDA Warns Walmart Shoppers to Avoid Frozen Shrimp Over Radioactive Contamination

Food & Wine ·

The FDA has issued an urgent warning about potential radioactive contamination in frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart, linked to Cesium-137. The recall involves Great Value frozen raw shrimp with three specific lot codes, sold in 13 states...

MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for the week of August 18, 2025

KTTN - Missouri · August 17, 2025

The Missouri Department of Transportation has released its construction and maintenance schedule for North Missouri for the week of Aug. 18–24. Crews may conduct moving operations across the region in addition to the listed projects. Weather...

Infant Surrendered to Missouri Safe Haven Baby Box

Breitbart · August 16, 2025

A newborn baby was surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in Mehlville, Missouri, Fox2Now reported. The infant was safely surrendered to the box at Mehlville Fire House 2 around 2:30 p.m. last Sunday, according to the Mehlville...

Hands on Rally at Missouri capitol protests redrawing state's congressional lines

KOMU 8 - Missouri ·

JEFFERSON CITY — On Saturday, dozens of demonstrators gathered on the lawn and steps of the Missouri Capitol. "We need to educate ourselves with what's happening in the Missouri legislature," rally attendee Pam Schneider said. "We know pretty much...