ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 16 -- Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren, issued the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Empowers Customers Through Community Workshops Offering Education and Assistance More than 5,000 customers received $300 financial relief * COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (October 15, 2025) - More than 5,000 Ameren Illinois residential customers are better equipped to lessen the household impact of rising electric supply prices after attending Community Development Workshops more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 16 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release: * * * Ameren Lineworkers Saddle Up for the International Lineman's Rodeo Teams from Missouri and Illinois set to compete in multiday competition showcasing skills and teamwork * Dozens of Ameren lineworkers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 41st annual International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas, later this week. Often dubbed the "Lineman Olympics," this hig more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Bellevue's Steinmetz Wins in Iowa, Named NAIA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Grace Steinmetz posted the NAIA's second sub-21 6K of the season and broke her own Bellevue (Neb.) school record last week in Sioux Center, Iowa, winning the Dordt Holiday Inn Express Classic to claim NAIA Women's Cross Country Runner of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), Springfield, Missouri, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to reverse its proposed removal of data collection related to significant disproportionality under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B. The organization, which represents over 6,000 members and serves as the largest division of the Council for Exceptional Children, advocates for the ap more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats' Failed Health Care Policies: Higher Prices, Less Choice, More Fraud Having failed to rein in rising premium costs that are harming American families, Democrats are now trying to double down on the same policies that are contributing to the problem. As even the Washington Post has noted: "The real problem is that the Affordable Care Act was ne more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Eastern Oregon Stays Perfect; Mobile (Ala.) is Back & Northwest (Wash.) Rockets Up * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- With about three weeks left in the regular season, teams are vying for top billing in their respective conference tournaments. Northwest (Wash.) made the biggest jump in the poll this week, moving up five spots to No. 18 from 23, while North more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Michelle Alexander, director of medical affairs and chief internal medical review officer at eScreen Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for the inclusion of fentanyl and its metabolite, norfentanyl, in the federal drug testing panel. The writer asserts that the highly potent opioid is an essential and timely addition to the testing program to ensure public safety on the nation's roads and railw more ST

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Five Teams Hold Steady in Fourth Coaches' Top 25 Poll, Keiser (Fla.) Remains at No. 1 * KANSAS CITY, Mo. -The fourth NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll is here, and nearly everyone is on the move again. Only five teams held steady at their same rank from the previous release, with Keiser (Fla.), William Carey (Miss.), and Marian (Ind.) hold more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Introduces Bill Banning Abortion and Gender-Transitions for Minors on the Healthcare Exchanges * WASHINGTON -- Today, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Prohibiting Abortion & Transgender Procedures on the Exchanges Act, which would prohibit Exchanges from offering health plans that provide coverage of abortion or gender transition procedures or drugs for minor children. "It's time  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Sends Letter to Ameren Demanding Answers on Utility Bill Increases, Data Center Deals, and Power Shut-offs * Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Ameren Corporation President and CEO Martin Lyons calling out Ameren for reportedly pursuing expensive corporate projects while thousands of Missourians experience rate hikes and power shut-offs. Senator Hawley wrote, "Families more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Oklahoma Wesleyan Takes the Throne in NAIA Men's Soccer Top 25 Poll * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- In the latest NAIA Men's Soccer Netting Professionals Top 25 Coaches' Poll, Oklahoma Wesleyan ascended to the No. 1 spot, climbing two positions after extending its unbeaten record to 9-0-3. MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) and Bethel (Ind.) also continued their s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver Joins Bipartisan Call Urging Trump Administration to Follow Law on Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Workers * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), along with U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and 163 other lawmakers, in urging Office of Management and Budget more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 15 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * University of Missouri takes first step in exploring opportunities for commercial development on campus During the September Board of Curators meeting, University of Missouri leaders shared plans to pursue opportunities to utilize university land to provide meaningful revenue, boost the area's economy and enhance gameday experiences for fans. Today, the university took the first step in this pr more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Valle Gonzalez Leads SCAD Savannah (Ga.) to Win over Reigning Champions, Earning Women's Swimming & Diving Honors * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - SCAD Savannah (Ga.) freshman swimmer Valle Gonzalez had a big week at the double duals between the Bees, Keiser (Fla.) and Milligan (Tenn.), earning the first NAIA Women's Swimming & Diving Athlete of the Week rec more PR