The Missouri Highway Patrol reports more drownings and water related fatalities compared with last year through July 30.

The governor spoke at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce "State of the State" at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Federal grants will support adding passing lanes on a highway through mid-Missouri.

Officials presented a plan for an east-west streetcar route that runs between Kansas City's historic jazz district and Main Street, where it would intersect with the existing north-south line. The project is in its early stages, and it's not clear where the funding would come from.

In January, Gov. Mike Kehoe called for a phase-out of the state's income tax and an expansion of sales and use taxes, which he wants voters to approve. That vote is Tuesday.

In many U.S. cities, even those without camping bans, officials are more aggressive with removing encampments from public spaces. People experiencing homelessness say they're moving frequently and experiencing anxiety.

A community engagement meeting Monday descended into shouting as the Kansas City Royals seek city approval on their rezoning plans. The stadium would require some changes to nearby bike lanes and roads.

Despite Missouri's rising case count, the state has not been included in the CDC's multistate outbreak investigation.

The flooding hit during the high season for summer tourism in the area.

Congress has close votes on two resolutions on the two days before adjourning for another break.