Missouri — state of the United States of America

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Friday, October 30, 2026

Missouri

state of the United States of America

In brief

Voters will cast ballots on several ballot initiatives addressing voter identification, abortion, data centers and other issues in the 2026 election cycle.

Evander Thompson was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus three to seven years for a weapons charge, after being convicted of killing Orlando Ibanez in Allentown in 2023. Authorities also identified Thompson as a person of interest in the unsolved 2016 killing of 16-year-old Maleaha Journ’e Talton in Missouri; no charges have been filed in that case, and his defense is preparing an appeal.

Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

Missouri's congressional map dispute has produced a constitutional crisis as courts clash over a 2025 gerrymandered map versus the 2022 map, affecting ballot timing and which districts will vote in November. The fight has drawn in multiple lawsuits, state and federal courts, and a referendum campaign, leaving officials uncertain about which map will govern election-day voting.

LatestHyatt Centric Opens First Missouri Hotel in St. LouisHyatt has opened its first Hyatt Centric in Missouri, a 142-room hotel in a restored 1910 shoe-company headquarters on downtown St. Louis’ Washington Avenue. The hotel features a restaurant serving regional dishes, a seasonal rooftop bar and pool, and meeting space, while offering guests access to nearby city attractions.Oct 22, 2026

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