AGP Executive Report

Utilities & Rates: The Missouri Public Service Commission set a July 17 deadline for public groups to intervene in Missouri-American Water’s general rate case, where the company is seeking about a $191.9 million annual base-rate increase. Aviation Safety: The NTSB released preliminary findings on the June 14 skydiving crash in Butler that killed 12, saying there were no signs of preimpact engine problems and describing a gradual left turn before the plane went down nose-first. State Government Watch: A state auditor closeout audit gave former Gov. Mike Parson’s office a “Fair” rating, citing missing or unclear flight purposes, weak travel documentation, and improper or poorly documented payments. Agriculture & Livestock: Missouri ag groups praised a U.S. Supreme Court pesticide ruling that they say restores regulatory certainty, and the state tightened animal import rules to help prevent New World screwworm spread. Public Health: A CDC study found Missouri among states with the highest prevalence of alpha-gal antibodies, linked to tick bites and a red-meat allergy risk. Road Work: MoDOT announced multiple Northeast and Northwest Missouri maintenance closures and lane restrictions, including bridge and intersection work affecting drivers in the coming days.

Public Safety: A 57-year-old Joplin man died July 1 after his motorcycle overturned on Reinmiller Road in Newton County while he tried to avoid an obstruction; he was not wearing a helmet. Crash Updates: Two people were hurt in an Adair County two-vehicle crash July 1 when a westbound pickup failed to yield and was hit by another vehicle; the 84-year-old driver and a 66-year-old passenger were taken to a local hospital. Courts & Accountability: A Missouri Valley man was charged in Iowa with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the 2023 killing of a man reported missing in 2023; investigators say the body was buried near an I-29 rest area. Health & Consumer Watch: A new report highlights how infant-formula complaints can get handled behind the scenes, including a case where a manufacturer said a file could be closed after an internal review. Local Infrastructure: U.S. Rep. Sam Graves announced a $9.3 million BUILD grant for Sullivan County and the City of Milan to reconstruct Grand Avenue and improve Market and 3rd streets. Community Spotlight: Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City is marking its 50th anniversary with a free concert featuring Rhonda Vincent on July 12.

Public Safety & Heat: Extreme heat warnings continue across parts of southwest Iowa and northwest Missouri, with heat index values up to 105–110°F and reminders to hydrate, limit time in the sun, and watch for heat illness. Local Infrastructure: MoDOT has approved a $13 billion, five-year statewide transportation plan (FY 2027-2031), including bridge and safety upgrades statewide. Road Work in Mid-Missouri: Joplin’s Route 66 (7th Street) improvement project continues, with an overnight closure July 6-7 between Florida Avenue and Highland Avenue for stormwater work. Community & Culture: Festus’ Twin City Firecracker Festival drew about 22,000–25,000 despite heavy rain and a temporary stage power outage. Elections & Voting Rights: Missouri AG Chris Carr backed Indiana’s voter ID law in a multistate legal filing, arguing states should control election rules. Agriculture: USDA reports 2026 broiler placements are running ahead of 2025 pace, suggesting steady year-over-year production momentum. Business & Jobs: Crowder College and MoDOT’s Southwest District won a Governor’s Award for Quality and Productivity for a workforce partnership targeting diesel and transportation shortages.

Missouri Health Care: Missouri’s Medicaid bureaucracy is set to get even more paperwork-heavy under new federal rules tied to the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” with critics warning rural hospitals will feel the strain as eligibility checks tighten. State Budget & Education: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Missouri’s $50.7B budget while cutting nearly $500M and restricting funds, and lawmakers’ education funding shortfall is raising alarms as Amendment 5 could worsen school budgets. Local Governance/Data Centers: St. Charles County is weighing a temporary ban on large data centers, with officials and residents focused on water, noise, and public health impacts. Courts & Voting: Missouri officials are facing fresh scrutiny over voter-data handling, while national fights over birthright citizenship continue after the Supreme Court ruling—Trump says Congress should act. Public Safety: A Missouri Search and Rescue team helped recover a missing person’s body after a two-day grid search. Sports: Former Mizzou coach Gary Pinkel pleaded guilty in a 2025 DWI case, and Missouri’s athletic performance is again under the microscope in Director’s Cup standings.

Immigration Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision, rejecting a Trump executive order that would have denied citizenship to children born to undocumented or temporarily present parents. Education in Missouri: DESE submitted an A-F school grading framework to Gov. Kehoe, setting new annual grade cards for districts, schools and charters. Sports and Rights: The Supreme Court also upheld state bans on transgender girls and women playing on teams matching gender identity, a ruling that keeps similar Missouri policies in place. Weather and Safety: A heat dome is pushing extreme heat across the Midwest and parts of Missouri, with warnings and Red Cross guidance urging hydration, cooling and checking on vulnerable neighbors. Local Watch: Neosho residents raised concerns at a DNR meeting about proposed large sludge storage tanks near Cassville. Business/Ag: Egg producers are taking a hit after a sharp price crash over the past year, squeezing revenue for Missouri and national operations.

Extreme Heat Watch: A heat dome is set to bake World Cup host cities this week, including Kansas City, with triple-digit heat index readings raising risks for players and fans. Public Safety: Missouri State Highway Patrol says every trooper will be on roads and lakes for the Fourth of July weekend, urging seat belts, sober drivers, and caution as drownings and boating deaths remain a concern. Missouri Courts & Accountability: Former Mizzou coach Gary Pinkel pleaded guilty to a DWI misdemeanor tied to a 2025 Lake Ozark arrest, with a recommended $1,000 fine. Health Policy: Iowa’s new law requires in-person doctor visits to get abortion pills starting July 1, as the national fight over mifepristone access continues. Environment & Industry: A Supreme Court win for Monsanto/Bayer over Roundup liability is prompting EPA to press ahead with a glyphosate review and stewardship steps. Local Community: Columbia’s Downtown District is gathering input on what comes next for the Shops at Sharp End as ARPA funding runs out. Lottery: Powerball climbed to $360 million for Monday’s drawing.

Transportation Updates: MoDOT rescheduled a westbound I-70 on-ramp closure at Providence Road in Columbia to overnight July 1, 6 and 7, with drivers routed around the work. Road Work: Route Y bridge over East Tebo Creek in Henry County will close for up to 73 days starting the week of July 6 for a full replacement. Public Safety: Missouri State Parks kicks off its Veterans Roundup Program July 1, letting visitors round up purchases to support veteran events and programs. Weather & Agriculture: Missouri farmers say crops are holding up ahead of a coming heatwave, with USDA ratings showing corn and soybeans mostly in good-to-excellent shape. Crime & Courts: A 10-year-old was charged in St. Louis after an alleged execution-style shooting that killed a 7-month-old; separately, an arrest was made in a 2019 Gasconade County cold case. Sports & Local Pride: Former Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton will be inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026.

Heat Alert: A dangerous heat wave is building across the Mid-South, with heat index values pushing 105–109 and some areas near 110 by mid-to-late week; officials urge hydration, limiting outdoor work, and checking on vulnerable neighbors. Local Safety: A La Plata motorcyclist was seriously hurt after a crash in Adair County when the bike went off the road, hit a culvert, and the rider was ejected. Missouri Lottery: Missouri Lottery Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for June 28, 2026 were released, along with Cash Pop and Show Me Cash numbers. World Cup Bracket: The Round of 32 matchups are set after group play, with the knockout path drawing attention for which teams face tougher “regions.” Gun Policy Debate: A Supreme Court decision blocked thousands of Roundup “failure to warn” lawsuits, limiting state-law claims when federal labeling is already set. Tech & Privacy: Privacy advocates are pushing for rules on police license plate readers after concerns about how data can be accessed and used. Data Center Fight (Nodaway County): Commissioners said a draft development agreement with a data center developer is with the county attorney as residents raise questions about water and land impacts.

Extreme Heat Alert: The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the Kansas City metro and much of northern/western Missouri and eastern Kansas through Thursday night, with heat index values expected around 105–110 and little overnight relief. Mid-Missouri Heat Dome: A separate heat dome is set to dominate the region into Independence Day weekend, with hot, humid conditions and multiple heat alerts. Fatal Crash in Buchanan County: A St. Joseph man and woman were killed early Sunday after a motorcycle crash on Missouri 6 east of St. Joseph. Local Fire Update: Kansas City firefighters responded to a two-story apartment fire Sunday morning; one person was hospitalized for smoke inhalation, and no other injuries were reported. World Cup in Missouri: The Round of 32 is set after Algeria and Austria played a wild 3-3 draw that sent both to the knockout stage and eliminated Iran; South Africa vs. Canada kicks off Sunday in Kansas City. U.S. Supreme Court on Roundup: The Supreme Court ruled Bayer can’t be sued under state failure-to-warn claims over Roundup cancer warnings, overturning a Missouri jury verdict. Crime and Courts: A Barnhart man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.

World Cup Drama in Kansas City: Algeria and Austria pulled off a wild 3-3 draw in Group J, with Sasa Kalajdzic scoring a late equalizer to send both teams into the Round of 32 and knock Iran out. Missouri Ballot Watch: A proposed Aug. 4 constitutional amendment would replace Missouri’s income tax with higher sales taxes, while another measure would make citizen petitions harder to pass. Public Safety—Heat: An extreme heat warning covers parts of Missouri and the region, with heat indexes up to 105–110 and poor overnight relief. Lottery Numbers: Powerball for June 27: 3-16-28-30-59, Powerball 11; Pick 3 midday 6-1-9, evening 5-4-3. Local Sports: Former Mizzou guard Tamar Bates is reportedly set for another NBA chance with a two-way deal from the Utah Jazz. Crime Update: St. Louis police say a 10-year-old shot and killed a 7-month-old in a home.

Local Crime & Safety: Former Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel was charged in Camden County after a July 7, 2025 DWI arrest tied to a blown tire stop near Lake Ozark. Public Safety Alerts: Storms across the Heartland are knocking out power and causing road hazards, with outages reported by Ameren and electric co-ops. Violent Incidents: Kansas City police are investigating another homicide after an argument escalated into gunfire Friday night. Child Safety: An Ellsinore man faces multiple felony child sex-crime charges after a Carter County investigation. Transportation: A Camdenton man was seriously hurt after a boat struck a dock walkway at Lake of the Ozarks; multiple other crashes left people injured across mid-Missouri. Community & Tourism: Jackson, Mo. will hold a July 7 ribbon-cutting for a new “Welcome to Jackson” gateway sign funded by the state tourism grant program. Sports: Missouri’s Tamar Bates signed a new two-way NBA deal, while the St. Louis Blues made a draft-day trade for defenseman Brandon Carlo.

Health Care Fraud: The DOJ charged 455 people across 45 states in a record $6.5 billion health care fraud takedown, including more than two dozen Missouri residents, with officials saying the schemes caused serious patient harm. Missouri Lottery: Missouri Lottery results for June 26, 2026 include Mega Millions (5-13-30-33-52, Mega Ball 6) and Pick 3 (Midday 4-8-6; Evening 9-9-3). Sports & Schools: MSHSAA approved a limited 35-second shot clock test for certain boys’ and girls’ varsity tournaments and multi-team shootouts, not regular season games or postseason. Local Community: Open Gate Church members launched a farmers market at the former Bell School, selling items like salsa, lemonade and decorated cookies. Missouri Data Centers: A report alleges Missouri State University’s MBA trained Chinese state-enterprise managers, including defense-linked personnel, while the university disputes claims of taxpayer support. Weather/Travel Safety: Holiday heat is expected to drive Missouri safety reminders as temperatures climb.

World Cup in Kansas City: The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 at Arrowhead Stadium, with Brian Brobbey scoring and the Dutch finishing first in Group F after Tunisia’s coach was sacked and the team was already eliminated. Local Public Safety: A man accused of firing shots at a Kansas City Police Department motorcycle officer has been charged with second-degree assault against a special victim and armed criminal action. Federal Court Case: A Chicago man was indicted for allegedly obstructing an FBI probe into a thwarted plot tied to the White House UFC event, with multiple arrests reported across several states, including Missouri. Mid-Missouri Crime: A man pleaded guilty in an Eldon High School terrorist threat case tied to a student’s request, with probation after a suspended prison sentence. Transportation Watch: MoDOT plans overnight I-70 ramp closures in Columbia next week, plus other north Missouri road work for the July 4 travel rush. Community & Health: A new veterans housing initiative in Joplin aims to provide affordable rental units through Agape Apartments.

Roundup Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Bayer, blocking thousands of state lawsuits claiming Roundup failed to warn about cancer risks, a 7-2 decision that could also affect similar pesticide claims. Local Schools: Jefferson City Public Schools expects about $2.4 million less in state funding for 2026-27 after lawmakers didn’t fully fund Missouri’s foundation formula, though officials say staffing won’t be cut. World Cup in Kansas City: Dutch fans packed the Oranje Fanwalk as the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 in Group F, finishing first and sending Tunisia home. Sports—Mizzou Basketball: The SEC set Missouri’s 2026-27 conference slate, including home-and-home matchups with Arkansas, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Sports—NBA Path: Former Mizzou forward Mark Mitchell signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Denver Nuggets after going undrafted. Public Safety Reminder: The Missouri Department of Conservation urged wildfire-safe behavior for fireworks and campfires ahead of the Fourth of July.

Police Shooting Investigation: Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting involving a Kansas City Police officer near 27th Street and Jackson Avenue, after witnesses said a rifleman opened fire on a motorcycle officer who returned fire; the suspect fled into nearby woods and was taken into custody without incident. U.S. Supreme Court: The court ruled 7-2 for Bayer, blocking many state lawsuits claiming Roundup failed to warn about cancer risks tied to glyphosate, a decision that could shut down thousands of similar claims. Local Schools: Jefferson City School District says state funding for 2026-27 will come in $2.4 million short after lawmakers held the foundation formula flat, prompting position cuts tied to enrollment. Road Work: MoDOT crews began resurfacing Boone County Route CC from U.S. 63 to Route V, with one lane open and work expected to finish before July 4. Severe Weather Watch: Tornado warnings remain a concern across the Midwest, with Missouri among the states seeing high warning counts so far in 2026. Sports: Mizzou’s SEC opponents and home/away slate for 2026-27 are set, and the NBA draft spotlight is already turning to 2027 prospects.

Missouri Courts & Elections: Missouri judges have again rewritten ballot language, keeping pressure on Republicans who say courts are overreaching and voters are getting mixed messages. Housing & Voting Rights: Trump’s move to cancel a bipartisan housing bill has Missouri lawmakers scrambling, while the fight ties into broader election-policy pressure in Washington. Local Safety in Columbia: Columbia’s new median restrictions start July 1, aiming to reduce risky pedestrian behavior near high-speed areas—critics say it targets homelessness. Public Health & Law: A Missouri legal explainer warns that breaking into a car to rescue a hot-car pet is illegal in the state, even when intentions are good. State Politics: Greene County Rep. Bill Owen is set to chair the Missouri House Budget Committee. Business & Growth: A report spotlights St. Louis as a key hub in a major aerospace supply chain corridor. Sports & Culture: Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday in Kansas City as Argentina surged in World Cup play.