Missourian

06/11/2026

Fourteen Franklin County landowners are among 74 property owners who will receive compensation from the federal government following a years-long legal dispute over the Rock Island Trail corridor.

06/11/2026

The sentencing of Kenneth Simpson, the man convicted of murdering one Hermann police officer and seriously wounding another, is set for next week.

06/11/2026

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, made the SportsCenter Top 10 with his diving catch in Wednesday's Congressional Baseball Game.

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, makes a diving catch during Wednesday's Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, D.C. Republican Congress members defeated Democrats 11-2, the GOP's sixth consecutive victory in the

06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington, said in a recent interview that the proposed Amendment 5 was a major win for his party in the 2026 legislative session.

Missouri voters could approve a constitutional amendment in August to phase out the state income tax. For legislators, especially those in the Missouri Senate, that approval would mark the beginning

06/10/2026

Franklin County commissioners are still gathering information as they work toward making a decision on regulations and property rezonings for data centers.

06/10/2026

The Union Board of Aldermen gave the go-ahead for a reunion concert for a band that was active 50 years ago, with the organizer indicating interest in the show has grown since he first pitched it last month.

The Union Board of Aldermen gave the go-ahead for a reunion concert for a band that was active 50 years ago, with the organizer indicating interest in the show has

06/10/2026

The Washington School District Board of Education appointed Tiffany Stecko to fill a vacant seat on the board following a special selection process.

The Washington School District Board of Education appointed Tiffany Stecko to fill a vacant seat on the board following a special selection process last week.

06/09/2026

A Union Girl Scout troop wants to make sure kids always have something to play with in the park.

06/09/2026

Already under fire for suspending spoken public comments at meetings, Franklin County commissioners are considering wading into another potential free speech issue.