KANSAS CITY — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 1.1% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10.0%, led by higher prices for gasoline. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.4%, while the index for […]
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COLUMBIA – Missouri REALTORS® throughout the state participated in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2026 REALTOR® Volunteer Days, May 30–June 7. This nationwide initiative encourages REALTORS® to take part in the REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors program, maximizing the impact of their volunteer time and strengthening the communities they serve. Throughout the state, more than 130 REALTORS®, brokerages, and
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 38-year-old Ashley M. Hughes of De Soto on a Jefferson County charge of failing to appear on charges of driving while revoked or suspended and speeding. The arrest happened in Pery County
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department is investigating a report of receiving stolen property. According to the report, the incident was reported 7:05 p.m. June 3rd at the 130.2 mile marker on the northbound I-55. According to the report a vehicle stop was conducted and the charges resulted from the investigation. However,
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump has signed the Secure America Act into law, which includes a provision authored by U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to provide Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with an additional $350 million for dedicated resources to arrest criminal aliens who are released from local custody after sanctuary cities refuse to honor ICE detainers,
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Bill Owen, R-Greene County, has been selected to serve as the next Chairman of the Missouri House Budget Committee, bringing decades of financial expertise, business leadership, and legislative experience to one of the most important positions in state government. Owen, who represents Missouri House District 131 in Greene
JEFERSON CITY, Mo – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce that six of its athletes have been selected as flag bearers for a FIFA World Cup match on Friday, July 3. Chase Hitchcock, Cody Colehour, Justine Stine, Kaien Weikel, Lana White, and Oscar Salvatierra will represent the Special Olympics movement on one of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ornamental vining plants often are overlooked as a way to screen unpleasant views while adding beauty to a landscape, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “Especially in densely populated areas, they can provide privacy in outdoor settings where space is limited,” he said. “Additionally, a fence, arbor, pergola or
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension invites Missourians to get moving this summer through the statewide 100 Miles, 100 Days challenge, a free program that encourages participants to stay active. The program challenges Missourians to log 100 miles of physical activity over 100 days—from June 16 through Sept. 24. Participants can choose how they move—walking,
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JEFFERSON CITY — As Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe prepares to take action on the Fiscal Year 2027 state operating budget, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is urging him to take steps to proactively balance the budget now before more painful cuts are needed in the future. Despite a warning from Fitzpatrick before the 2026 legislative
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