(Washington, D.C., October 19, 2026) President Donald J. Trump, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $8 billion …
NEWS

MoWest to offer two new 90-credit-hour bachelor’s degrees

Students in the new 90-credit-hour programs in child development and criminal justice can earn their bachelor's degree in three years or less. Oct. 15, 2027–Missouri Western State University …

Missouri’s Speed Limit Could Rise to 75 MPH, But Not Just Yet

Missouri drivers may eventually be able to travel 75 mph on certain rural interstates and freeways, but the change will not happen automatically or all at once. Governor Mike Kehoe recently …

Gentry Earns Post ­Season Award at State Fair Community College

Former All-State student/athlete in multiple sports for the Polo Panthers, Maverick Gentry, earned a post season award at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, as a pitcher for the Roadrunners. …

Governor Kehoe Signs Executive ­Order Providing ­Input Cost Relief to Missouri Agriculture Industry

JEFFERSON CITY - Today, to support Missouri’s agriculture industry amidst rising input costs, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-19, authorizing a temporary suspension of motor vehicle …

BTC Bank Announces ­Senator Sandy Crawford As New Board Member

Bethany, Missouri — October 1, 2026 — BTC Bank announces that Sandy Crawford has joined the BTC Bank Board of Directors following the completion of her term and retirement from the Missouri …

Two Generations, One Commitment to Clinton County: Grandfather And Granddaughter Seek Office In Clinton County

History may be in the making in Clinton County, where a grandfather and granddaughter are both seeking public office in the same election, each hoping to serve the community their family calls home. …
Sports

Weekly Soccer Update

U8 Cameron-Bland vs Lawson-Veach; 10-4. Goals: Warren-10 with 2 assists from Creighton; Goalie: Olivia- 4 saves U8 Calderon vs Excelsior; 4-0. 1 Camden; 3 Mario; Goalies Eli, Will Nightmare …

CHS Sports Updates

With myself just coming back on board, a day out from deadline, I am giving info we have right now, and will update with full stories at mycameronnews.com and full stories in the October 29 edition …

CHS Football

CHS Football - October 16, 2026 at Benton Loss 28-49 Next game this Friday, October 23 rd @ University Academy Charter with Ewing Marion Kauffman at 7:00 p.m.  

CDSC Premier 2015 Soccer Team

CDSC Premier 2015 wrapped up league play Tuesday and ended 4-1-3. They head to Topeka next weekend for the Nightmare on 17th Street tournament. @CDSC Premier 2015 vs LUSC U12 B Lightning …

Cameron Girls Golf

The girls played their final match of the season on Tuesday, October 6th at Lawson.   We went up against Lawson and Hamilton and it served as a good tune up for districts.   Haylee Webb …
Features

Graves says rural focus must remain in 6th District after he leaves office

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves says the defining challenge for whoever succeeds him in Missouri’s 6th Congressional District will be keeping the district’s rural character front and center — and …

Council Zoning Change paves way for Quik Trip at Crossroads Corner

The Cameron City Council headlined a rather routine agenda slate with the switch of zoning from M-1(light industry) to C-2 (commercial), removing a final obstacle to construction of a Quik Trip to …

Crawford returns to local conservation role

Agent brings 23 years of experience and a passion for educating area youth After more than 23 years with the Missouri Department of Conservation, Vince Crawford is returning to a local …
State news

MDC encourages awareness of “bird flu” as fall migration begins

MDC encourages the public not to handle dead birds and to report any sightings of dead birds to it. MDC conducts HPAI surveillance on waterfowl (such as Canada geese, shown) and other wild birds year-round.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources to release new edition of “Geologic Wonders and Curiosities of Missouri”

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 16, 2026 -   The Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey is releasing a new edition of its flagship publication “Geologic Wonders and …

Attorney General Hanaway Investigates Nine Additional Companies Over 7-OH Products

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – October 15, 2026 , Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a significant expansion of her statewide investigation into 7‑OH and other synthetic kratom products …

Missouri media organizations sue Highway Patrol over redacted crash reports

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW)  — The Missouri Press Association, Missouri Broadcasters Association and several news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Missouri State …
Obituaries
Dwight Earnest Burnett 1957 - 2026
Beloved Family Dwight Burnett passed away on October 5, 2026. We share these stories to celebrate a wonderful man we deeply love. Dwight was born in Kidder, Missouri on August 12, 1957 to …
George E. Beatty 1929-2026
George Edward Beatty, 97, passed away on September 22, 2026, at McCrite Plaza surrounded by his family’s love. George was born on March 14, 1929, in Cameron, Missouri, to Guy Henry Beatty and …
Robert (Bob) Boyd Funchess 1962-2026
Robert (Bob) Boyd Funchess, 62, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in Oceanside, California following a sudden illness. Bob was born on June 22,1964, in Cameron, MO to William Boyd Funchess …
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What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body

KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for varied movement and better workplace design to mitigate discomfort.
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Scammers are finding new ways to target your phone. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself
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Your 2026 tax return just got easier: Here's what's coming this filing season
(BPT) - Filing your taxes is never a top item on anyone's fun to-do list, but it's definitely a must, and can lead to a very welcome refund. The good news is, there's a new service that can help make …
Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.