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Rep. Jason Smith highlights agricultural issues at Missouri State Fair
Cape News - Missouri
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August 17, 2025
Rep. Jason Smith, who represents Missouri’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of tweets highlighting his recent engagements at the Missouri State Fair and policy discussions with agricultural groups.On August 16, Smith shared a...
Missouri Gaming Commission Awards Untethered Sports Betting Licenses
Times News Global
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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...
Missouri Gaming Commission Chairman says mobile sports betting companies will offer ‘two different things’
WGEM - Illinois
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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...
Missouri picks DraftKings, Circa Sports for 'untethered' mobile sports gambling licenses
KSDK - Missouri
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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...
Eagles Complete Trade Following Preseason Loss vs Browns
Newsweek
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August 17, 2025
Following their Super Bowl victory last season, the Philadelphia Eagles were able to retain most of their roster. However, just ahead of their quest for a second straight title, Howie Roseman has made an addition to the roster. On Saturday, the...
U.S. and E.U. reach tariff agreement and Menendez brothers face parole officials: Morning Rundown
NBC News
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August 21, 2025
The U.S. and the E.U. reach a tariff agreement on pharmaceuticals, lumber and semiconductors. The GOP-controlled Texas House passes new congressional maps. And parole hearings are set for Erik and Lyle Menendez, the brothers convicted of killing...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:51 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in federal EV funding. The effort comes a year after...
China trade still uncertain as administration announces deals
Iowa Farmer Today
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Trade negotiations continue to be an important and complex issue for agriculture with recent weeks bringing new agreements and ongoing negotiations between the United States and China. The United States has announced several new trade agreements,...
Missouri Gaming Commission grants two online sports betting licenses
KOMU 8 - Missouri
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The Missouri Gaming Commission has selected Draft Kings and the Las Vegas-based Circa Hospitality for the state's two available sports wagering direct mobile licenses, according to a news release. This selection comes after a meeting with three...
Missouri Gaming Commission selects 2 licenses for sports gambling; FanDuel announces partnership with Missouri sports franchise
KY3 - Missouri
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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...
Missouri Gaming Commission grants DraftKings, Circa Sports direct mobile sports betting licenses
KCTV 5 - Missouri
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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...
What would universal prekindergarten do for Ohio’s workforce?
Ohio Capital Journal
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August 21, 2025
What do Georgia, Oklahoma, Vermont, and West Virginia have in common? Despite the wide range of geography, politics, and demographics between these four states, they share a specific statewide policy in common: each has a universal prekindergarten...
Evelyn Stansberry
Galena Sentinel Times - Kansas
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August 21, 2025
Carl Junction, Missouri – Evelyn Joan Stansberry, age 85, passed away Wednesday evening, August 13, 2025, at her home following an illness. Evelyn was born on December 23, 1939, in Galena, Kansas. Her parents were Evin Andrew and Viola Josephine...
Here's when, where to find Spirit Halloween stores in Columbia
Columbia Daily Tribune - Missouri
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It's a sign that Halloween is on the horizon: Spirit Halloween stores have spawned and are beginning to open for business. The pop-up retailer, which takes over local storefronts annually, is expected to open more than 1,500 store locations across...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 8:23 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Air Canada says it is restarting flights Sunday TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada says it plans to resume flights on Sunday after the Canadian government intervened and forced the airline and its striking flight attendants back to work and into...
Anheuser-Busch is investing $15 million in its flagship brewery
KMBZ - Kansas
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August 20, 2025
KANSAS CITY - Anheuser-Busch is investing $15 million in its St. Louis Brewery. As first reported on KMOX, the new investment includes funding for supply chain infrastructure to transport more beer ingredients to the brewery and customers. For the...
Reorganized School District No. 7 Notice Of Finance Meeting, Monday, August 18, 2025 At 8:00 a.m.
Summit Tribune - Missouri
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August 17, 2025
Public notice is hereby given that a meeting of the FINANCE COMMITTEE of the Board of Education of Reorganized School District No. 7 of Jackson County, Missouri will be held Monday, August 18, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. to consider and act upon the matters...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:12 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Air Canada says it is restarting flights Sunday TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada says it plans to resume flights on Sunday after the Canadian government intervened and forced the airline and its striking flight attendants back to work and into...
People used to mock the name of this small town in Avoyelles. Now, they're stopping for selfies.
Nola - Louisiana
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Griffin's Service Station, which stands in the center of Bunkie along U.S. 71, Main Street, has become the prime photo op for visitors. The spot not only features a Bunkie postcard mural but also retro gas station signs while offering full service...
Farmington City Council considers major commercial annexation
Farmington Press - Missouri
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August 21, 2025
A resident addresses the city council regarding the insect spraying program that has been suspended for this year. Lisa Brotherton-Barnes The Farmington City Council convened on Aug. 12 to hear public comments and weighed several development...