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Two Missouri men plead guilty in federal court to wire fraud affecting more than 90 victims
Southeast Missourian
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Two Perry County businessmen pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Friday, Aug. 15, at the Rush Hudson Limbaugh Sr. U.S. federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau. James Johnson, 77, and Darrell Niswonger, 68, pleaded guilty to wire fraud that affected more...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:16 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...
Kansas women’s soccer blows past Missouri State in opener
The University Daily Kansan
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Year two of the Nate Lie era for Kansas women’s soccer kicked off in style on Thursday night, as the Jayhawks jumped all over the visiting Missouri State Bears in a 5-2 victory on a hot, humid evening at Rock Chalk Park. The scoreline didn’t quite...
Fanduel Announces Market Access Agreement With St. Louis CITY SC Ahead Of Upcoming Missouri Launch
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, today announced a new market access agreement with St. Louis CITY SC. The partnership comes ahead of the launch of mobile sports...
Preserving History, One Shingle at a Time Historical Society Raises Funds for New Roof on W.P. Hall Museum
Schuyler County Times - Missouri
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August 14, 2025
The Schuyler County Historical Society is on a mission to protect local history. The W.P. Hall House Museum roof is in urgent need of replacement and the group is trying to raise funds to replace it. The Schuyler County Historical Society is on a...
In ‘huge’ upset, Circa Sports outflanks FanDuel for coveted Missouri sports betting license
St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
The Missouri Gaming Commission awarded two coveted sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports on Friday. It’s a move that some keen observers of the gaming industry say is a major surprise, especially considering sports betting giant...
Jason Smith highlights challenges facing Missouri farmers and small businesses
Cape News - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
U.S. Representative Jason Smith, who serves Missouri’s 8th district in Congress, shared updates from his recent visits with local business owners and farmers in a series of posts on August 15, 2025.In one post from Madison County, Smith wrote:...
Circa Sports awarded untethered Missouri sportsbook license in major upset over market leader
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 15, 2025
In a colossal upset, Circa Sports won one of the two untethered sportsbook licenses from the state of Missouri, topping market-share-leader FanDuel, the Missouri Gaming Commission announced Friday. DraftKings and Circa received the lone two...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 4:21 p.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...
Derek Stevens Wins Over Missouri Regulators, Circa Named Untethered Book
Casino.org
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August 15, 2025
Posted on: August 15, 2025, 10:39h. Last updated on: August 15, 2025, 11:15h. The Missouri Gaming Commission has picked DraftKings and Circa Sports for its two untethered online sportsbook licenses The mobile licenses are valuable because they...
Black Missouri Lawmakers Vow to Resist Missouri GOP Push for New Congressional Districts
The Community Voice - Kansas
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August 15, 2025
Join more than 5,000 readers who receive the latest news from THE VOICE in their inbox! Subscribe to our Kansas City Newsletter Stay informed on the latest Kansas City news that matters to you Black leaders in the Missouri legislature said...
2025-2026 Missouri Aeronautical Chart available
Newstalk KZRG - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY – The 2025-2026 Missouri Aeronautical Chart is now available to pilots and other aviation enthusiasts. Produced every other year by the Missouri Department of Transportation, the chart is used as a planning tool for pilots and other...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:53 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...
Blind Missouri man scammed looking for emotional support dog
KTAB - Texas
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August 15, 2025
ROELAND, Mo. (WDAF) — Johnny Turnage thought he’d finally found the perfect pet in a Craigslist posting for Clover, an eight-week-old teacup Yorkie. “[The seller] described Clover as a really cuddly dog,” said Turnage. “… I really got excited...
Ameren donates $4M in energy assistance to agencies across Illinois, Missouri
Illinois Business Journal
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August 15, 2025
Additional support will be available for Ameren customers following heat wave Ameren will make available an additional $4 million for bill payment assistance to community action agencies dedicated to energy assistance for residential customers in...
Opinion: Business Authority is not a slogan; it’s a promise
Springfield Business Journal - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
Marty Goodnight Over the past year and a half since returning to Springfield Business Journal after three insightful years at Classy Llama, where I had the chance to immerse myself in digital marketing, e-commerce and the broader world of modern...
Trump Cuts Big Breaks for Businesses He Has Stakes In
The Daily Beast
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August 15, 2025
President Donald Trump’s latest investment filings reveal that he owns $1.2 million to $2.65 million worth of stock in Apple and Nvidia, two tech companies that he recently granted special concessions in his ongoing trade war. Last week, the...
Japanese diplomat visits State Fair, touts economic future with Iowa
Des Moines Register - Iowa
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The new regional representative of Japan said during a visit to the Iowa State Fair that the state and his nation have prospects of an even brighter economic future together. Consul-General of Japan in Chicago Masashi Mizobuchi said Japan already...
Governor Mike Kehoe hosts his first Governor's Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair
KRCG - Missouri
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SEDALIA — Governor Mike Kehoe hosted his first Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair Thursday morning. The annual event attracted politicians and community leaders from across the state. Kehoe addressed a sold-out crowd at this...
The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys Review: Blood, Money, and Family on the Missouri Plains
OtakuKart
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August 15, 2025
The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys drops viewers deep into the heartland, chronicling the spectacular rise, fiery feuds, and ongoing survival struggles of the McBee family, owners of a sprawling Missouri farm and cattle business. Billed as a...