A recent analysis by ValuePenguin found the estimated number of pickleball-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms nearly quadrupled between 2018 and 2025, with falls, slips and trips accounting for nearly 65,000 ER visits nationwide.
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Amendments that would have made it more difficult for citizens to change the constitution and start the process of eliminating the state income tax failed despite the governor's support.
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With an early September deadline looming for changes to the Missouri ballot, the chief justice asked for ‘sufficient time for expedited appellate review’ of the complex issues
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BBB warns postcards promising free gas and grocery vouchers may instead lead to unauthorized charges or subscriptions.
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released new numbers showing 1,577 people in the state have tested positive for the parasite.
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Green Dragon is the latest to reach an agreement with Attorney General Catherine Hanaway amid a broader crackdown on the opioid-like products.
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The Sikeston Department of Public Safety and Scott County Sheriff's Office defended the ICE action and disputed claims that agents indiscriminately targeted Hispanic attendees.
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The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to begin construction in 2027.
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South Providence Medical Building will close at noon Friday because of an air conditioning problem.
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Discover how a community is turning grief into a powerful legacy with the inaugural Aiyanna Williams Invitational Volleyball Tournament September 12 at Hickman High School in Columbia. Derek Kent and Erica Dickson tell us how local leaders, Columbia Public Schools, Smoothie King, and Day Dreams Foundation are coming together to support young female athletes across Missouri. August 7, 2026
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During the tax holiday, school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items are exempt from all state and local sales tax.
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The total amount wagered in June was $258.3 million, a 0.8% increase from May. Almost all sports bets were made on mobile betting sites, accounting for 99.5% of all money wagered.
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The $45.5 million facility will house Lincoln University’s School of Nursing and act as a shared workspace for the Security Sciences Institute.
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