Missouri Supreme Court & elections: The state’s congressional map fight is headed for the U.S. Supreme Court after the Missouri high court blocked the GOP-drawn House map and ordered a vote, with Missouri AG Hanaway arguing the ruling creates “mass confusion” for voters and clerks while lawmakers and supporters push to keep the new lines for November. Ballot measure update: Amendment 6—limiting lawmakers’ ability to undo voter-passed initiatives—cleared court hurdles and is set for the November ballot, keeping the focus on direct voter power. Public safety over Labor Day: MoDOT and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are urging extra caution as holiday traffic ramps up and construction zones remain active. Weather watch: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of northwest Missouri and the Kansas City area until 10 p.m., with hail and damaging winds the main threats. Local impacts & services: MoDOT scheduled mid-Missouri roadwork and closures, and Missouri’s new public safety laws took effect Aug. 28, including changes tied to traffic, boating, and critical infrastructure crimes. Sports (Missouri): Mizzou soccer opened the 2026 season with a strong start, while Nebraska and Missouri volleyball play Sunday night at Wrigley Field in a historic Big Ten/SEC showcase. Education outcomes: New federal data show Buchanan County’s six-year bachelor’s completion rate for white students at Missouri Western is 41.8% by 2024, with similar completion-rate reporting also appearing for other Missouri counties and UMKC.