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Data Centers & Local Politics: Neighbors in the St. Louis area are turning skepticism into activism over proposed hyperscale data centers, packing city meetings and demanding clearer answers on impacts and benefits. AI Surveillance Backlash: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blocked state funding for Flock AI license-plate cameras as privacy and misuse concerns grow, with lawmakers and candidates weighing in. Missouri Medicaid Spending Watch: New federal data show sharp local swings in Medicaid billing—Bethany surgery claims rose 124% in 2024, while Mountain Grove pathology/lab spending climbed 9.9% and Poplar Bluff orthotic services jumped 326%. Air Service Expansion: Allegiant is adding nine new routes from Orlando Sanford International in September, including Columbia, Mo. Housing & Rates: A Columbia, Mo.-based survey finds many homebuyers are waiting on mortgage rates that may not hit 5% for years. Consumer Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker reports show Missouri cities with ongoing online purchase and phishing losses, including Richmond and El Dorado Springs. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest regular gas in Scotland County at $3.89 for the week ending Aug. 22. Public Safety: U.S. prosecutors in Kansas City announced cases targeting trusted adults accused of exploiting children.

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Cardinal Law outlines Missouri child custody factors in divorce cases

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Palmetto Moon opens first Missouri store in Branson

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Azoteq taps Johnson Company for Midwest sales coverage

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Missouri ZIP Code 63017 had 11,455 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

Missouri ZIP Code 63017 had 11,455 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

Missouri ZIP code 63022 had 35 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

Missouri ZIP code 63022 had 35 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

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11,455 Social Security beneficiaries reported in Missouri ZIP Code 63017 in December 2024

11,455 Social Security beneficiaries reported in Missouri ZIP Code 63017 in December 2024

ZIP code 63022 in Missouri had 35 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

ZIP code 63022 in Missouri had 35 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

Richmond tied with 9 other cities for 21st in Missouri BBB scam reports in July

Richmond tied with 9 other cities for 21st in Missouri BBB scam reports in July

ZIP code 64052 in Missouri had 4,370 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

ZIP code 64052 in Missouri had 4,370 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

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ZIP code 63033 in Missouri had 9,685 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024


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Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, August 31 - September 11, 2026

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