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Body Local prevention advocates recently traveled to Jefferson City to testify before a Missouri Senate committee on proposed legislation addressing kratom and related products sold in gas stations and convenience stores.

Body The Women Legislators of Missouri (WLM) Caucus, a bipartisan group of women House and Senate members, has announced its annual education scholarship program for female high school seniors.

Body Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) members were recently introduced to a framework encouraging communities to consider health impacts when making policy decisions.

Body U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., announced he secured funding for several bridge and interchange projects in northwest Missouri through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, H.R. 7148, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Feb. 3.

Body Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series examining the way traffic tickets can affect Missouri drivers beyond the initial fine. Part One focuses on insurance and record consequences, while Part Two will explore when and how tickets may be contested.

Body The Richmond News, Feb. 6, 2026 Donald Carmichael Donald L.

Body A Kearney couple has been released on bond following their appearance in court while facing a charge involving incest. Larry C.