Thursday - March 5, 2026
News Tipoffs - Missouri Editors Newsletter for Wednesday March 04, 2026 ( 35 items )  

#UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 3 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * #UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions have officially announced their 2026 football schedule, highlighted by five home contests, two premier classic appearances, homecoming at Simmons Bank Field, and a nationally televised matchup against an SEC opponent. The 2026   more

2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships Qualifiers Announced
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships Qualifiers Announced The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is pleased to announce the qualifiers for the 2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships hosted by Visit Wichita at Heartland Credit Union in Park City, Kan. The fourth annual championship event features four s  more

22nd Century Management Launches Channel Partner Program With Fully Operational AI Digital Workforce Suite
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * 22nd Century Management Launches Channel Partner Program With Fully Operational AI Digital Workforce Suite 22nd Century Management Inc. has announced that its channel partner program is open and accepting office technology dealers nationwide. Unlike platforms that launch with a single product and a road map of promises, 22nd Century Management is bringing all six agents in its Digital Workfo  more

Ameren customers to benefit from better reliability with new electric substation in Belleville
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren customers to benefit from better reliability with new electric substation in Belleville * Key Takeaways: * Customers in the Belleville area will benefit from improved reliability thanks to a new, first-of-its kind substation on Ameren's transmission system. * The substation is designed to reroute power as it flows through the region and a  more

Ameren Illinois Constructing New Substation to Bolster Electric Grid in Southern Illinois
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Constructing New Substation to Bolster Electric Grid in Southern Illinois * New substation will enhance electric service reliability for customers, support economic growth in the area Key Takeaways: * Customers in Williamson County and across Southern Illinois will soon benefit from improved reliability thanks to new and upgraded   more

Ameren Illinois Upgrading Nearly 6 Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline in Decatur
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Upgrading Nearly 6 Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline in Decatur * DECATUR, Ill. (March 3, 2026) - Ameren Illinois customers traveling on the southeast side of Decatur will see energy infrastructure improvements underway beginning the week of March 3. Crews will replace natural gas steel pipeline and upgrade it to new, corrosion-resistant p  more

Anheuser-Busch's Craft Beer Portfolio is Off to Its Best Start Yet in 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch's Craft Beer Portfolio is Off to Its Best Start Yet in 2026 * In 2025, Anheuser-Busch's craft beer portfolio drove profitability and market share growth for the larger company and had its best year of performance in nearly a decade. As reported by industry analysts at Bump Williams Consulting, three of the top five fastest-growing craft brewe  more

ATRA, Scientific Experts Urge SCOTUS to Rein in Made-For-Litigation Science in Product Labeling Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * ATRA, Scientific Experts Urge SCOTUS to Rein in Made-for-Litigation Science in Product Labeling Lawsuits Coalition files amicus brief in Monsanto v. Durnell, warning that state court ruling defies federal law, threatens national regulatory consistency * The American Tort Reform Association, joined by leading scientific organizations and a coalition of civil justice reform ad  more

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Union Members in Colorado 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Colorado 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - March 3, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 5.9 percent of wage and salary workers in Colorado, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 161,000. Nationwid  more

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Union Members in Missouri 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Missouri 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - March 3, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 9.8 percent of wage and salary workers in Missouri, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 271,000. Nationwid  more

Crexendo Completes Highly Accretive Acquisition of Estech Systems
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Crexendo Completes Highly Accretive Acquisition of Estech Systems Crexendo Inc. has announced it has completed the acquisition of Estech Systems LLC (ESI), a provider of cloud communication solutions and one of Crexendo's longest-tenured NetSapiens platform licensees. The transaction represents a transformative step in Crexendo's growth strategy and significantly strengthens its position in   more

Elder Cook Counsels BYU Students to Follow the Prophets to Navigate the World of AI
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 4 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Elder Cook Counsels BYU Students to Follow the Prophets to Navigate the World of AI The Apostle teaches that the restored gospel "will be even more important in the emerging 'Artificial Intelligence Age'" * Elder Quentin L. Cook challenged Brigham Young University students on Tuesday to increase their spirituality to better navigate the world of artificial intelligence.   more

ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN   more

Federal Court Grants Monsanto Full Win in East St. Louis PCB Case
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Federal Court Grants Monsanto Full Win in East St. Louis PCB Case * A federal judge has given BCLP client Monsanto (now owned by agribusiness giant Bayer) a complete victory in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit filed by the city of East St. Louis over alleged PCB contamination. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois dismissed the entire case a  more

Graves Affirms Commitment to Moving ALERT Act Amid Continued Work With Safety Advocates
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Affirms Commitment to Moving ALERT Act Amid Continued Work with Safety Advocates Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) released the following statement regarding plans to move H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026: "The Transportation and Infrastruct  more

GreatAmerica & CEO Juice Announce Enhanced Integration for Office Technology Dealers
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * GreatAmerica & CEO Juice Announce Enhanced Integration for Office Technology Dealers GreatAmerica, in collaboration with CEO Juice, has announced the deployment of new enhancements to its existing integration for office technology dealers using e-automate. These updates further automate contract setup, reduce manual work and deliver real-time insights with AI-powered dashboards, making it ev  more

HBO Original Documentary Series BORN TO BOWL Debuts March 16
NEW YORK, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Documentary Series BORN TO BOWL Debuts March 16 * * The HBO Original five-part documentary series BORN TO BOWL, directed by Emmy (r) -nominated filmmakers James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte (HBO's "McMillion$"), from A24 and narrated by Liev Schreiber, debuts MONDAY, MARCH 16 (9:00-9:28 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to strea  more

House Passes Rep. Onder's Bill to Designate America's National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. Onder's Bill to Designate America's National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 1945 (link is external), the America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act, passed the full House of Representatives following unanimous approval by the   more

Justice Department Receives Notifications From Training & Readiness Accelerator II for Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.98M Sale of CVS Property in O'Fallon, Missouri
ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.98M Sale of CVS Property in O'Fallon, Missouri O'FALLON, Mo.- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased CVS Pharmacy property located in O'Fallon, Missouri, for $2,975,000. "Regardless of broad chang  more

Media School Launches Projection Mapping Course With Trip to Digital Graffiti Art Festival
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 4 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Media School launches new projection mapping course with trip to Digital Graffiti art festival Abby Whited Eight Indiana University students will have the chance to see buildings turned into canvases this summer. The Media School's new course, Digital Graffiti: Projection Mapping Experience, will take students to Alys Beach, Florida, to attend the Digital Graffiti festival May 13-17 before conti  more

Milner & the Atlanta Braves Unite Two Georgia Legacies Built on Performance, Longevity & Atlanta Pride
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Milner & the Atlanta Braves Unite Two Georgia Legacies Built on Performance, Longevity & Atlanta Pride BTA member Milner Inc. has announced a new partnership with the Atlanta Braves, becoming the official copier and print solutions partner of the organization. The partnership brings together two Atlanta, Georgia, institutions with long-standing traditions of performance, innovation, and comm  more

Missouri Historical Society Moves to Repatriate Funerary Objects to California Tribes Under Federal Law
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, is preparing to repatriate associated funerary objects to several Native American tribes in California following an amendment published by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to the notice, the Missouri Historical Society amended a previous inventory completion published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2025. The amendment revises the identified tri  more

Penn State-Lehigh Valley: Faculty and Students Showcase AI Innovation at National Conference
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty and students showcase AI innovation at national conference Jeffrey Stone and Rifat Sabbir Mansur lead Penn State Lehigh Valley students in presenting research at a national conference, highlighting undergraduate innovation and the University's AI-driven mission By Ryan Abramson CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- Undergraduate research took center stage for Penn State Lehigh  more

Protect Our Care: Hospital Crisis Watch - Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness First Reported in Pulse, Protect Our Care is Kicking off Our Seven-Figure Campaign to Hold Trump and His Allies' Feet to the Fire for Putting Hospitals in Crisis, Kicking Millions Out of Coverage, and Making Americans Sick Again. * Last week, Protect Our Care and Senator Murphy (D-CT) announced anothe  more

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to Repatriate Native American Remains Under Federal Law
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, California, is moving forward with the repatriation of Native American human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the museum has completed an inventory of human remains representing at least two individuals and determined there is a cultural affiliation with multiple Tribal Nations. Repatriation may occur on o  more

SEMO Student Earns Scholarship to Study in South Korea
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, March 2 -- Southeast Missouri State University posted the following news: * * * SEMO Student Earns Scholarship to Study in South Korea * The Lewerglobal Scholarship is sponsored by Lewermark, SEMO's provider of international student insurance. Lewermark periodically offers competitive scholarship opportunities for both international students studying in the U.S. and U.S. students studying abroad. Fenton will participate in the Hansung International Summer School p  more

Senator Schmitt Backs President Trump's 2026 National Defense Strategy at Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Backs President Trump's 2026 National Defense Strategy at Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing * Schmitt Praises Under Secretary Colby's Foreign Policy Realism, Urges NATO Allies to Boost Defense Spending WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) praised Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby's realist   more

UNF and DCPS Offer Professional Learning for Elementary Teachers Working With Students With Disabilities
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 4 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF and DCPS offer professional learning for elementary teachers working with students with disabilities The University of North Florida Silverfield College of Education and Human Services and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) are offering a specialized teacher training program, Project IDEAS. The primary goal of the project is to improve the academic and behavioral outcomes of students with di  more

University of Missouri-St. Louis to Repatriate Remains of 270 Individuals, 3,272 Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- University of Missouri St. Louis campus plans to repatriate the human remains of 270 Native American individuals and 3,272 associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice issued through the National Park Service. The notice states that UMSL completed an inventory and determined there is a cultural affiliation between the remains and objects and The Osage Nation. Repatriation may occur on or after   more

VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following statement on March. 3, 2026: * * * VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time The following is a message from VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore * Today, Ranking Member Blumenthal asked for unanimous consent for passage of S. 1032, the Major Richard Star Act, on the floor of the U.S. Senate. This is the first time the motion was made sinc  more

What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, March 3 through Saturday, March. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. ( More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, March 3 4 p.m.: Pi Mu Epsilon Math Alumni Speaker Series featuring Allie  more

WLF Urges Supreme Court to Reverse Missouri Ruling Allowing Jury Override of Federal Pesticide Labels
WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Supreme Court to Reverse Missouri Ruling Allowing Jury Override of Federal Pesticide Labels * "State juries cannot punish businesses for merely adhering to federal law by including EPA-approved labels on their products." -Cory L. Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click here for WLF's brief. (Washington, DC)-Yesterday Washington Legal  more

Xerox Expands Unified Market Approach With Broader A3 Portfolio Following Lexmark Acquisition
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Xerox Expands Unified Market Approach With Broader A3 Portfolio Following Lexmark Acquisition Xerox has further unified its print go-to-market structure, bringing the Xerox and Lexmark sales forces together around an increasingly integrated portfolio of printers, MFPs, software and services. Through this integration, legacy Xerox clients and partners worldwide now have access through their s  more

Your Dream Career Awaits You at the UAPB Spring 2026 Career Summit
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 3 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Your Dream Career Awaits You at the UAPB Spring 2026 Career Summit * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces the 2026 Spring Career Summit on Wednesday, March 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER). Over 50 organizations representing business and industry, government agencies, gradua  more