AGP Executive Report

Kansas City Gun Violence: Nine people were injured in an early-morning mass shooting near England’s FIFA World Cup base camp area at 79th and Troost, about four miles from Swope Soccer Village; police said no suspects were in custody and injuries were non-life-threatening. World Cup Security Focus: A new report highlights the tournament’s unprecedented security challenge, with multiple agencies and advanced screening and monitoring tools preparing for crowds across 16 cities. Severe Weather & Flooding: Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of mid-Missouri, including the Columbia area, with heavy rain already falling and more possible overnight; officials urged drivers to avoid flooded roads. Local Government: Kirkwood leaders asked MoDOT to lower the speed limit on Manchester Road from 35 mph to 30 mph within city borders, citing student safety near North Kirkwood Middle School. Public Safety/Crime: A grand jury advanced felony charges against a Kansas City non-profit CEO tied to a 2023 south Kansas City fatal shooting, upgrading to first-degree murder and adding kidnapping and evidence-tampering counts. Sports: The St. Louis Cardinals optioned struggling center fielder Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis ahead of a series in New York.

World Cup Security: The U.S. World Cup kicks off next week with an unprecedented security operation involving federal, state, local and private teams, as officials plan for everything from stadium and fan-zone protection to AI-powered cameras and advanced screening tools amid broader regional and domestic risk concerns. Kansas City Shooting: Police are investigating a mass shooting near England’s World Cup training base on Troost Avenue early Saturday that left nine people injured; no arrests were reported and injuries were described as non-life-threatening. Lee’s Summit Downtown Days: Lee’s Summit police say multiple disturbances during Downtown Days included fights, property damage, and a bear-spray incident involving a juvenile near the carnival; officers also recovered a reported firearm after a foot pursuit, with no serious injuries reported. Missouri Road Deaths: A Bernie man died in a rollover crash on Highway 25 early Sunday, and a Lohman man was killed in a Cole County crash Saturday afternoon. Local Government/Infrastructure: Kirksville City Council meets Monday, June 8, to consider items including radio communications upgrades, aquatic center repairs, and a proposed variance involving a metal container accessory building. Gas Prices: In the week ending May 30, Douglas County saw the state’s lowest midgrade gas price at $4.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.

College Sports Policy: A Senate push to reshape college athletics is back in the spotlight after testimony from Nick Saban, with lawmakers weighing how NIL and the transfer portal should be governed. World Cup Security: The 2026 World Cup is set to bring an “unprecedented” security challenge across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with federal, state and local agencies coordinating amid concerns about violence and AI-fueled disruptions. Missouri Safety & Tragedy: A pregnant Missouri woman was killed in a highway crash after exiting her vehicle to deal with the aftermath, and multiple other Missouri crashes over the weekend left fatalities and serious injuries. Local Sports: Capital City girls soccer finished fourth in Class 3, while Auburn’s season ended in a super regional loss to Ole Miss. State Watch: Missouri’s Healthy SNAP rollout has been delayed to 2027, and the state’s hot weather law is in effect through September. Lottery: Powerball’s Saturday jackpot was estimated at $212 million, with winning numbers pending.

Missouri Politics: A state appeals court kept Missouri’s income-tax elimination plan on the Aug. 4 ballot, but ordered changes to the ballot summary language. Local Governance: Jefferson County mayors are urging Gov. Mike Kehoe to veto parts of House Bill 2818 that would tighten annexation rules, arguing it limits local control. Public Safety: Kansas City leaders and students marched in orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, with speakers including Children’s Mercy ER physician Amelia Bray-Aschenbrenner. Earth & Weather: A small 2.4-magnitude earthquake was reported beneath Missouri’s Black River; separately, the region is watching for heavy rain and flooding risk. Community & Health: Kansas City Pride paused production after the city’s conversion-therapy ban repeal, calling the replacement language too vague. Transportation: MoDOT listed major roadwork and bridge closures across northwest Missouri, including Wakenda Chute Bridge repairs and multiple culvert projects.

Missouri Politics: A state appeals court kept Missouri’s income tax overhaul on the Aug. 4 ballot, but ordered changes to the ballot summary language, setting up a possible Missouri Supreme Court fight. Local Government & Economy: A Kansas City citizens group says it has enough signatures to force a citywide vote on $600 million in public incentives for a proposed Royals stadium and entertainment district, while the mayor says construction could start soon. Public Safety & Health: Northeast Community Action Corp is giving away free air conditioners in 10 Northeast Missouri counties for elderly and disabled residents who are Ameren customers and meet income guidelines. Sports: Missouri men’s basketball will host Pittsburgh on Dec. 1 at Mizzou Arena in the ACC/SEC Challenge, with tip time and TV still to be set. Weather: The Magnolia area forecast calls for warm, humid conditions with daily shower and thunderstorm chances through Monday, with flash flooding possible in parts of southwest Arkansas.

World Cup & local economy: Kansas City is in full World Cup mode, with crews finishing up for the June 16 opener and fans arriving for matches and fan events. Local governance: Kansas City workers are pushing to force a public vote on the Royals’ Crown Center stadium plan, turning in more than 4,500 signatures to challenge $600 million in city-backed funding. State politics: The U.S. Senate blocked renewing a key warrantless surveillance program, with Missouri Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt among those voting to stop the extension. Missouri recovery: Thousands of Missourians are still waiting on 2025 severe-weather insurance checks, with the state saying recovery can take years for some residents. Weather & safety: Severe storms are expected across parts of the central U.S., with Missouri in the mix for hail, strong winds, and tornado risk. Business & jobs: SMBC is winding down its digital bank, JeniusBank, and issuing WARN notices for about 90 layoffs tied to the closure.

World Cup Security: The Trump administration says drone threats are a “huge concern,” with FEMA grants totaling about $250 million since December to help host cities detect and stop unauthorized aircraft near stadiums. Local Sports: Lincolnview’s softball season ended in the Division VI state semifinals with an 8-0 loss to West Jefferson. Capital City Soccer: Capital City’s girls are in the Class 3 Final Four as an underdog, opening against St. Michael the Archangel. Public Safety & Weather: Northern Missouri and northeast Kansas are still dealing with heavy rain and flooding risk after earlier storm activity, with a flood watch in place. Infrastructure & Water: The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission received a final amended dam construction permit from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to move ahead with the Roy Blunt Reservoir Dam. Statewide Transportation: The Missouri State Highway Patrol released 2026 school bus inspection results, including thousands rated “approved” and hundreds flagged defective or out-of-service.

Hot Weather Protections: Missouri’s Hot Weather Law starts June 1, running through Sept. 30, limiting utility shutoffs for residential customers using electricity or gas for cooling. State & Local Economy: Lt. Gov. David Wasinger announced the new “Buy Missouri Route 66 Guide,” spotlighting Missouri-made businesses along the historic corridor. Public Safety & Courts: An 85-year-old woman died and a 52-year-old passenger was seriously hurt in a Wednesday crash north of Kansas City involving a pickup and a tractor-trailer. A St. Peters gardener is headed to trial over a sunflower memorial after a dispute over city “crop” rules. Transportation: MoDOT work on the I-55 corridor is shifting toward Pevely, with southbound ramp closures expected to last until late fall. Schools: Missouri State Highway Patrol inspection results show nearly all buses passed statewide, including 97.2% approval for Jefferson City Schools. Health & Utilities: Ameren Missouri donated 950 air conditioners to Cool Down St. Louis to help qualifying customers stay cool.

Congressional Redistricting: Republicans won Missouri’s redistricting fight, but the new maps will be tested by voters in November as the GOP eyes roughly 10 extra House seats. Housing Fraud Crackdown: NECAC says a federal push to curb Section 8 fraud is real, but it reports fraud is rare in its Missouri counties and focuses on income and household reporting. Child Abuse Reporting Debate: Missouri lawmakers are weighing whether clergy and other religious workers should be required to report suspected child abuse or neglect, even when learned during confession or rites. Nursing Home Watch: Forsyth Care Center in Taney County ranked No. 2 for nursing homes in CMS data for Q1 2026, with a 3/5 overall rating and no fines reported. Mid-Missouri Travel Boost: Allegiant launched new flights from Columbia Regional Airport, with state economic officials calling it a “gamechanger” for the region. Local Public Safety: Kansas City police say a missing 11-year-old girl was found safe. World Cup Prep: The DEA is warning Kansas City-area crowds could attract drug trafficking, urging vigilance during the tournament. Road Work: MoDOT schedules a Sullivan County Route N closure June 4 and reschedules a Highway W bridge closure to June 8. Lake of the Ozarks: Developer Jeff Tegethoff filed Chapter 11, and the Oasis at Lakeport team says it’s removing him from project roles while reviewing legal steps. Lottery: Powerball for June 3 was 14-16-38-55-64, Powerball 12.

Transportation Planning: The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved MoDOT’s 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan, setting a 2050 roadmap focused on preserving assets and improving safety statewide. Public Safety: A traffic stop in Texas led to the seizure of about 11 pounds of suspected cocaine and the arrest of a St. Louis man on a first-degree felony charge. Crash Updates: A Quincy, Ill., woman was injured in a Marion County crash on U.S. 24 after failing to yield; in Kansas City, a minibike rider died after a collision at St. John and N. White Avenues. Corrections: A grand jury indicted a convicted Columbia killer for allegedly killing an inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. Local Business & Community: Allegiant launched its first flight to Columbia Regional Airport, and Missouri’s MoWest board has started a search for the university’s next president. Science & Health: Missouri S&T researchers helped release a major cosmic dataset to the public, and a new technique may protect pancreatic islet transplants without immunosuppressive drugs.

Rural Power Boost: USDA is sending hundreds of millions in guaranteed loans to two Missouri electric co-ops—Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative in Palmyra ($213M) and Ralls County Electric Cooperative in New London ($28.7M)—to upgrade transmission lines and add smart grid tech. Abuse Coverage Fight: A Missouri Christian ranch for at-risk boys has settled an insurer lawsuit over claims it didn’t owe coverage in a case alleging abuse by a former resident. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Hannibal City Council approved nearly $2M to demolish the former St. Elizabeth Hospital, with meetings planned for neighbors; Kirksville is also rebuilding a one-block stretch of North Main Street. Legal Watch: The 8th Circuit upheld drug convictions where rap lyrics were treated as admissible evidence. State Budget Pressure: Missouri is freezing new enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library after state funding drops from about $6M to $2M. Conservation: Missouri’s Department of Conservation is seeking public comment on proposed camping permits for conservation areas.

Hours-of-Service Waiver: The federal government is letting fertilizer haulers in 34 states drive up to 16 hours in a 24-hour period during a May 26–Aug. 26 window, citing supply squeezes and expanding existing agricultural trucking loopholes. Local Governance: In Purdy, the school board is weighing how state financing changes and Gov. Kehoe’s broader tax overhaul could affect district planning, even as lawmakers recently backed away from some proposals. Public Safety: A Cassville man died after a side-impact crash that overturned his Jeep, while an 85-year-old Washburn man was seriously hurt when his ATV rolled downhill and he was ejected. Community & Education: State Fair Community College named Michele Rupard athletic director, and Fairfax groups are pushing to raise $100,000 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Fairfax High School building. Crime Update: A police chase in St. Charles County ended with a rollover crash; the driver reported minor injuries.

Missouri Politics: A Cole County judge postponed the first hearing in a lawsuit accusing Missouri officials of pressuring county clerks over use of a gerrymandered congressional map, with a new hearing set for June 11. Local Infrastructure: MoDOT delayed a Sullivan County bridge closure on Route N Little Yellow Creek until June 29, while the Route PP West Locust Creek Bridge west of Milan reopened Monday after replacement work. Conservation & Outdoors: The Missouri Department of Conservation is hosting a free pond management workshop June 13 in Warrensburg, with registration required. Agriculture & Energy: Riegel Dairy in east-central Missouri is installing a co-digestion system to turn manure and other organic waste into energy and soil amendments. Sports (Regional): Murray State AD Nico Yantko was named one of the top athletics directors in America by Silver Waves Media. Health & Community: Columbia’s CARE program is helping teens land summer jobs as hiring declines nationwide, with about 130 teens placed this year.

Missouri AG crackdown on crypto scams: Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed suit against CoinFlip, alleging its cryptocurrency ATMs helped scammers drain money from Missouri seniors and veterans while concealing fees that could reach nearly 22% of a transaction. Jefferson County contractor fraud: Hanaway also announced charges against Jacob Kaestner (JK Exteriors) over alleged deceptive practices that left elderly tornado victims with losses totaling about $131,886. Mid-Missouri storm impacts: Power was restored after overnight storms left thousands without electricity, and a Flash Flood Warning lingered for parts of central Missouri. Road and travel updates: MoDOT plans to close the Ha Ha Tonka Road entrance from U.S. 54 in Camdenton for weeks starting Wednesday, and crews are working after a multi-vehicle crash shut down westbound I-70 in Lafayette County. Public safety and local investigations: Columbia police are investigating a bomb threat at a Marriott hotel that led to an evacuation before reopening. Outdoors and conservation: The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking public input on new camping permits and proposed rules for unstaffed firearms shooting ranges. World Cup in Missouri: Kansas City is welcoming Argentina as World Cup preparations ramp up, with fans also seeing extended bar hours in several states including Missouri.

World Cup Watch: Argentina landed in Kansas City to start preparations for its World Cup title defense, with Lionel Messi and the squad set to open play June 16 against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium. Local Courts & Budget: Webster Groves appointed Municipal Judge Daniel Nolan and is working through budget pressure tied to a new three-year police contract. Public Safety: A Missouri woman, Quatavia Givens, pleaded guilty to killing a 4-year-old boy she babysat and admitted participating in the search after his disappearance. Severe Weather: A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect into early Monday for parts of the Ozarks, with damaging winds and hail possible. Road Work: MoDOT will close access to Hawk Road near U.S. 71 in the St. Joseph area starting Monday for bridge barrier repairs and guardrail work. Sports (Mid-Missouri Interest): The Komets forced a Game 6 in the Western Conference Finals, heading back to Independence for the next matchup.

World Cup in Kansas City: Argentina arrived in the KC metro to begin preparations for its June 16 title defense at Arrowhead, checking into the Origin Hotel with extra security and “Let’s Go Argentina” signage, while the team uses Sporting Kansas City’s Kansas side facility for training. Jefferson City Council: Ward 3 Councilman Derek Thomas is urging rejection of a proposed change to how the city fills council vacancies, arguing the current process is complicated and unusual and pointing to how past appointments were handled. Marijuana policy: A new federal move on medical marijuana is reshaping what states can do, but the bigger split between federal and state rules still leaves Missouri and other states navigating uncertainty. Severe weather watch: Forecasters warn of storms moving into Missouri Sunday evening, with heavy rain and a risk of strong storms and lightning. Missouri sports: Willard advanced in Class 5 baseball, and Arkansas’ NCAA run at the Lawrence Regional is in survive-or-go-home mode after a loss to Kansas. Public safety: The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a trooper death off duty and a separate motorcycle crash left a Dexter man seriously injured.