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Memorial Day fuel squeeze: Gas prices are hitting fresh highs heading into the holiday, with the national regular average at about $4.56 a gallon and Missouri drivers feeling it too as demand rises and supply stays tight. Local community support: In De Soto, the Pay It Forward Baby Ministry is reopening in a former Trinity Episcopal Church after relocating from the community center. Sports spotlight: Missouri’s high school track scene delivered standout moments at the state meet, including Kayla Wagner earning all-state honors in the 400 and Adyson Dailing placing in hurdles. Business & policy watch: Missouri’s big tax overhaul is back on the August ballot, with a proposal to phase out the income tax over five years—sparking fresh debate over who pays more. Ongoing national drama: Across the country, lawmakers are pressing on the Iran conflict as costs and congressional approval questions mount.

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May 20, 2026

Brian Trull sells PokeNerds in seven-figure deal

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May 19, 2026

CyberTech lands Missouri GIS vendor listing

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May 18, 2026

ProSat Networks expands Starlink and wireless services across Missouri

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May 13, 2026

Vlasic Labs golf event raises $25,000 for cannabis justice groups

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Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions in Missouri

Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions in Missouri

Governor Kehoe backs First Lady’s Mansion on a Mission with beef donation to food bank

Governor Kehoe backs First Lady’s Mansion on a Mission with beef donation to food bank

Missouri governor moves direct democracy, income tax votes to August primary

Missouri governor moves direct democracy, income tax votes to August primary

Missouri women’s basketball portal scorecard. Grading MU’s transfers

Missouri women’s basketball portal scorecard. Grading MU’s transfers

Missouri unemployment is below national average, but summer job outlook for teens is weak

Missouri unemployment is below national average, but summer job outlook for teens is weak

Missourians will vote in August on ending state income tax and three other ballot items

Missourians will vote in August on ending state income tax and three other ballot items

Missouri Amendment 5 would eliminate the income tax. Here’s what the ballot language leaves out.

Missouri Amendment 5 would eliminate the income tax. Here’s what the ballot language leaves out.

Missouri unemployment is steady, but the summer job outlook for teens is weak

Missouri unemployment is steady, but the summer job outlook for teens is weak


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May 22, 2026

Missouri Avenue NW Trail Connection Project Public Meeting

District Department of Transportation - Washington D.C.

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May 20, 2026

Missouri Entrepreneur Brian Trull Sells PokeNerds in Seven-Figure Deal

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May 21, 2026

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Commerce Bank

Federal Reserve Board

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May 20, 2026

Daniel Kelly Joins Talen as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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May 19, 2026

CyberTech Selected for State of Missouri GIS Services Qualified Vendor List

EIN Presswire

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New 30-Year U.S. National Entrepreneurship Research by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Indicates Rise in New Businesses Since Covid-Era Drop; Identifies Opportunities to Boost Economic Growth

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