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Aggregated Missouri News Articles

• Chiefs star Rashee Rice gets jail sentence for fleeing Dallas car crash that left several people injured
  
  Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to five years' probation and 30 days of jail time over his 2024 hit-and-run crash that was captured on viral video on a Dallas highway.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:03:47 GMT.
• Sources: Chiefs, guard Smith reach historic deal
  
  Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs reached agreement ahead of Tuesday's franchise-tag deadline on a four-year, $94 million deal that includes $70 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.
  Nate Taylor and Adam Schefter.  ESPN.  Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:38:45 EST.
• St. Cloud business owner accused of swindling $240K from customers
  
  Caleb J. Oberg, former owner of Oberg Roofing and Remodeling, faces five felony charges. He was arrested Thursday in Missouri.
  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:30:31 GMT.
• Missouri Governor Signs Bill Rolling Back Voter-Approved Minimum Wage and Sick Leave
  
  The reversal reflected a growing struggle over the use of ballot measures to answer policy questions in Republican-led states.
  Mitch Smith.  New York Times.  Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:21:27 +0000.
• MMA star Couture airlifted following racing wreck
  
  Mixed martial arts legend and UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture was airlifted to a burn center Tuesday in Kansas City with injuries stemming from a single car accident at a pro stock car racetrack, sources confirmed to ESPN.
  Brett Okamoto.  ESPN.  Wed, 9 Jul 2025 22:36:28 EST.
• UFC great Randy Couture airlifted to burn center following fiery crash ahead of NHRA racing debut
  
  The former UFC champion was airlifted to a Kansas City burn center after he sustained serious injuries in a crash as he geared up for his first NHRA racing event.
  Fox News.  Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:28:06 -0400.
• Hawley touts provision in Big, Beautiful Bill that has even hard-left Democrats celebrating
  
  Bipartisan efforts led by Senator Josh Hawley and former Rep. Cori Bush resulted in expanded radiation compensation for Americans exposed to nuclear waste in Missouri and other states.
  Fox News.  Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:54:59 -0400.
• Arrowhead Stadium announces 'Kansas City Classic' to bring college football to the area every year
  
  Nebraska and Cincinnati will be the first teams to play in the 'Kansas City Classic'
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:20:00 GMT.
• Missouri fireworks retailer worried about tariff impact
  
  President Trump lit the fuse on sweeping tariffs on April 2, which he called "Liberation Day." Ian Lee explains how import taxes on fireworks could affect America's 250th birthday celebration, next year.
  CBS News.  Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:41:00 -0400.
• Many Missouri laws restricting abortion blocked again by state judge
  
  A Missouri judge blocked many of its abortion restrictions, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little over a month after the state's highest court had lifted a previous hold.
  CBS News.  Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:15:00 -0400.
• Nebraska authorities search for 60-year-old man who went missing near Missouri River
  
  If anyone knows anything about his whereabouts, contact authorities at 402-426-4747.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:08:00 GMT.
• A Power Line for Clean Energy Was in the Works. Now, an Investigation Looms.
  
  The Grain Belt Express line, meant to carry electricity from wind farms across the Midwest, faces an inquiry from the Missouri attorney general.
  David Gelles.  New York Times.  Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:00:51 +0000.
• Guatemalan Man Dies in Missouri Cereal Plant Oven While Working Under an Alias
  
  A Guatemalan man working under an assumed name at a Missouri cereal plant died after getting stuck in an industrial oven. ...
  Jack Davis.  Western Journal.  Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:30:15 +0000.
• Shohei Ohtani is sharp in two innings but Dodgers fall to Royals
  
  The two-way star throws two scoreless innings, giving up one hit and one walk, and unleashes a 101.7 mph pitch. Kansas City then tagged Ben Casparius for six runs.
  Jack Harris.  Los Angeles Times.  Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:05:35 GMT.

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