AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSchool Safety Hiring: Missouri’s new “Missouri Ranger” program is now in effect under Senate Bill 905, creating a school-focused peace officer role trained for threats like active shooters and bomb/arson response, with applicants facing background checks, fitness tests, and a 160-hour training course before schools can hire graduates. Mizzou Football Update: Starting left tackle Cayden Green will miss Missouri’s season opener Thursday, with sophomore Jack Lange and junior Whit Hafer expected to fill in. Tragedy in College Sports: William Jewell College running back Micah Jo Barnett died after a medical emergency on the sideline during the season opener against Fort Lewis; the game was postponed and the school plans a vigil. Local Lawsuit: Residents and groups sued St. Louis over a proposed Midtown data center, arguing the Board of Adjustment wrongly denied appeals and that the project raises concerns about pollution, noise, and power needs. Abortion Ballot Push: In Columbia, Stop the Ban MO held door-to-door talks urging voters to reject Amendment 3 in November. Scam Watch: BBB Scam Tracker reports show Callao tied for 68th among Missouri cities for July scam reports, with an online purchase scam cited.
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