Mike Kehoe is in the news as Missouri’s governor since 2025, after serving as lieutenant governor from 2018.
Multiple US states are engaged in mid-decade redistricting, facing legal challenges and court rulings. Florida's governor faces a lawsuit over his redistricting proclamation, while courts in Virginia and Utah block or review district maps. The process impacts control of Congress ahead of 2026 midterms.
A suspect in Missouri opened fire during a manhunt, killing Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and another officer, Richard Bird. Two deputies were wounded but are in stable condition. The suspect, with a lengthy criminal history, was killed in the exchange. The incident highlights ongoing risks for law enforcement.
The Kansas City Chiefs have announced progress on their new stadium project, which will be built in Kansas City, Kansas. The project includes a training facility and entertainment space, with design decisions underway. The team aims to host major events like the Super Bowl and World Cup games, boosting regional profile.
Missouri lawmakers have advanced a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state’s individual income tax through gradual reductions tied to revenue growth, potentially replacing lost revenue with a broadened sales tax. The measure will appear on the November ballot unless an earlier election is called.