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Wasser to lead Missouri Soybeans

High Plains Journal - Kansas · August 19, 2025

The Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, Jefferson City, has selected Casey Wasser as the organization’s next executive director and CEO. Wasser brings more than a decade of experience with Missouri Soybeans,...

Missouri’s next attorney general, Catherine Hanaway, to break another glass ceiling

Missourinet · August 19, 2025

Missouri’s 45th attorney general has been chosen. Republican Catherine Hanaway is smashing through another glass ceiling. She’s the first woman to serve as Missouri House speaker and will become the first woman to serve as the state’s attorney...

Catherine Hanaway named Missouri AG after Bailey takes FBI job

Columbia Daily Tribune - Missouri ·

Catherine Hanaway was appointed as Missouri's new attorney general, replacing Andrew Bailey. Hanaway is the first woman to hold the position and plans to run for a full term in 2028. She previously served as speaker of the Missouri House and has...

Pesticide use and cancer risk rise in rural Missouri as health care access fades

Environmental Health News · August 19, 2025

A rural region of Missouri with some of the state's highest pesticide use also faces elevated cancer rates and a deepening health care gap. Alex Cox, Adeleine Halsey, Kyla Pehr and Savvy Sleevar report for Investigate Midwest. In short: Missouri’s...

Four counties join Missouri EATs to strengthen local food systems

University of Missouri Extension ·

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri EATs welcomes Dade, Barry, Lawrence and Harrison counties to the program’s 2025-2026 cohort. The Missouri EATs initiative, a program of University of Missouri Extension, is part of the Missouri Rural Food Access...

FDA, Walmart Sounds Alarm on Radioactive Shrimp in Missouri

KHMO 1070 AM - Illinois · August 19, 2025

I think that I have now officially heard everything it's possible to hear. In a wild bulletin shared by the FDA, there's a warning about radioactive shrimp being pulled from Missouri stores. Yes, radioactive shrimp. This recall is being issued...

Missouri Governor Kehoe appoints next attorney general

KY3 - Missouri · August 19, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced Catherine L. Hanaway as the next attorney general for the state of Missouri. Hanaway’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the appointment of Attorney General Andrew Bailey as...

Lynn Clouser: Honoring Missouri City’s Legacy While Building Its Future

KVIA - Texas · August 19, 2025

By Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story August 19, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In Missouri City, history is never far from the present—it’s in the traditions families uphold, the values passed down through generations, and the...

An 1800-foot bridge in Missouri is available for free. There’s just one catch

The Independent · August 19, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Kehoe appoints Catherine Hanaway to serve as Missouri’s attorney general

St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri · August 19, 2025

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe picked former U.S. Attorney and Missouri House Speaker Catherine Hanaway to serve as attorney general. It’s another groundbreaking moment for Hanaway, who will be the first woman to hold the statewide office. Less than 24...

Jack Henry's quarterly profit jumps on robust bank tech demand

Yahoo Finance ·

(Reuters) -Jack Henry reported a 26% jump in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, buoyed by robust demand for its banking technology offerings. While heavy hitters such as JPMorgan Chase have poured billions into developing their infrastructure,...

5 Best Homeowners Insurance Companies of 2025 in Rhode Island

Money Magazine - Puerto Rico · August 19, 2025

Money’s picks for the best homeowners insurance in Rhode Island all offer standout coverage. Our list draws from our analysis for the national ranking of the best homeowners insurance providers. Below, we’ve also included other information to help...

Missouri and Kansas customers face steepest health insurance marketplace rate hikes in years

KRPS - Kansas · August 19, 2025

If you are one of the 617,000 people in Missouri or Kansas buying health insurance on healthcare.gov, expect sticker shock when next year's premiums are announced. With few exceptions, insurance companies selling health coverage through the...

Andrew Bailey Steps Down as Missouri Attorney General

Sheridan Express - Missouri · August 19, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has stepped down to become a Co-Deputy Director of the FBI under President Donald Trump, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office announced Monday. His resignation will be effective September 8th. Mr. Bailey...

Governor announces new Missouri attorney general — the first woman to ever hold the office

Missouri Lawyers Media · August 19, 2025

Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Missouri’s new attorney general following Andrew Bailey’s resignation from the role. Bailey resigned effective Sept. 8 to become co-deputy director of the FBI alongside Dan Bongino. “It has been a humbling privilege to...

Audit finds Independence school board violated Missouri Sunshine Law

My Ozarks Online - Missouri · August 19, 2025

A state audit of the Independence School District found the board discussed the four-day school week and other topics during closed meetings, violating the Missouri Sunshine Law. The district also had problems with cash handling procedures and...

10 of Missouri’s Oldest Restaurants Are Still Thriving

KIX 105.7 - Missouri · August 19, 2025

Take a road trip across Missouri and discover some of the oldest restaurants still operating in the Show-Me State. Missouri’s Oldest Restaurants Still Serving Guests Whether you’re looking for fine dining, a classic diner burger, juicy steaks,...

Missouri Chamber appoints Hallie Higgason as first political director

Show-Me State Times - Missouri · August 18, 2025

Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDaniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hallie Higgason has been named as the first political director for the Missouri Chamber of...

Gov. Kehoe announces Missouri’s next attorney general

WGEM - Illinois · August 19, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (WGEM)– Gov. Mike Kehoe announced his appointment of Catherine L. Hanaway as the next Attorney General for the State of Missouri during a press conference Tuesday morning. Catherine L. Hanaway appointed as MO next attorney...

Former U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway appointed as Missouri's next attorney general

Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania · August 19, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Former U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway was appointed Tuesday as Missouri’s next attorney general, vowing a tough-on-crime approach as her predecessor leaves for a job with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Republican Gov....