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The president has spoken. Will Missouri Republicans obey on redistricting?
Once upon a time, Missouri Republicans were proud to declare their independence from Washington, D.C., and anyone associated with it. During Barack Obama’s administration, they authorized specialty “Don’t Tread on Me” license plates, decorated...

Once again, politicians are choosing their voters. It’s time for voters to choose back
Once again, politicians are trying to choose their voters to guarantee their own victories before the first ballot is cast. In the latest round of redistricting wars, Texas Republicans are attempting a rare mid-decade redistricting to boost their...

Despite looming ‘enrollment cliff’ Mid-Missouri private school numbers remain steady or growing
Experts are anticipating an “enrollment cliff” to hit colleges in the coming years due to declining birth rates. However, student levels at private Mid-Missouri secondary schools appear to be holding relatively steady. Tuition makes up the vast...

Missouri Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 winning numbers for Aug. 17, 2025
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 17, 2025, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from Aug. 17 drawing Midday: 8-6-5 Midday Wild: 0 Evening: 7-8-4 Evening Wild: 2 Check Pick 3...

Corrupt St. Louis Democrat Politician Indicted for Election Fraud
President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley) The Democrat...

Brendan Donovan supports local veteran outreach inspired by his family's military background
Busch Stadium | St. Louis CardinalsBusch Stadium | St. Louis Cardinals Having grown up in a military family, St. Louis Cardinals player Brendan Donovan is familiar with the challenges faced by families of service members. His father, U.S. Army...

Missouri’s congressional map earns ‘A’ for partisan fairness
Missouri's current congressional map gives no unfair advantage to either major political party. That's according to the Princeton Gerrymandering Project, which studies partisan redistricting and representation across the country. The current map,...

Beyond the Óperencia — Pulitzer, Who Had to Choose Between the Press and Political Fame: Part II
The following is an adapted version of an article originally published in Hungarian in Magyar Krónika. America—the new world, the land of opportunity, the land of the free. In the 19th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Hungarians left...

Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Aug. 16, 2025
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 16, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Aug. 16 drawing 23-40-49-65-69, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball payouts...

Missouri gives out mobile sports betting licenses; Sports betting won’t start until Dec. 1 ‘Pretty frustrating’
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri is getting closer to implementing sports betting throughout the state. Voters legalized sports gaming last year, and Friday the Missouri Gaming Commission announced standalone licenses for sportsbooks...

COMMENTARY: Politicians choosing their voters; it’s time for voters to choose back
Once again, politicians are trying to choose their voters to guarantee their own victories before the first ballot is cast. In the latest round of redistricting wars, Texas Republicans are attempting a rare mid-decade redistricting to boost their...

Missouri Congressman Believes Smithsonian May Be Hiding Evidence Giant Humans Once Roamed Earth
Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK - iStockphoto Audio By Carbonatix Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison believes the Smithsonian is hiding evidence that giant humans once roamed Earth. Oh, and that there may be four different...

Missouri Politician Justice Horn Harassed By An Armed And Dangerous Karen
Horn is no stranger to targeted harassment. Missouri legislative candidate Justice Horn says he experienced racial harassment while canvassing in a Lake Tapawingo neighborhood. The incident was partially caught on video and posted to Horn’s TikTok...

Protesters rally against redrawing Missouri congressional seats in Jefferson City on Saturday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several people gathered outside of the State Capitol on Saturday, protesting a recent push made by some republican lawmakers. Missouri is one of several states where Republican lawmakers are pushing for new congressional...

Infant Surrendered to Missouri Safe Haven Baby Box
A newborn baby was surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in Mehlville, Missouri, Fox2Now reported. The infant was safely surrendered to the box at Mehlville Fire House 2 around 2:30 p.m. last Sunday, according to the Mehlville...

Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for Aug. 15, 2025
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 15, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Aug. 15 drawing 04-17-27-34-69, Mega Ball: 16 Check Mega Millions payouts and...

Johnson County, Missouri, sheriff's office warns of Narcan-resistant ‘purple fentanyl’ drug threat
Johnson County, Missouri, sheriff's office warns of Narcan-resistant ‘purple fentanyl’ drug threat THANKS FOR JOINING US TODAY. I’M CODY HOLYOKE. WE BEGIN WITH A CRISIS THAT IS KILLING OUR KIDS AND ADULTS FOR THAT MATTER. OPIOIDS ARE MAKING...

Hands on Rally at Missouri capitol protests redrawing state's congressional lines
JEFFERSON CITY — On Saturday, dozens of demonstrators gathered on the lawn and steps of the Missouri Capitol. "We need to educate ourselves with what's happening in the Missouri legislature," rally attendee Pam Schneider said. "We know pretty much...

Hands on Rally at the Missouri capitol in protest of redrawing Missouri's congressional lines
JEFFERSON CITY — On Saturday, many people gathered on the lawn and steps of the Missouri Capitol. "We need to educate ourselves with what's happening in the Missouri legislature," rally attendee Pam Schneider said. "We know pretty much what's...

Letter to the Editor | GOP is now rigging election
GOP is now rigging election In 2020, they yelled “Stop the steal!” “Voter fraud!” “The election was rigged!” In 2024, they yelled “Democrats are taking our freedoms!” Exactly which freedoms and how they were taken remains unclear, but it made for...