Lake Saint Louis, MO news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Lake Saint Louis, MO on Friday, October 16, 2026: Missouri votes next month: abortion, sheriffs, taxes on ballot. Also: Special Olympics Missouri state outdoor games are happening today in Springfield with athletes competing across multiple sports; Missouri Amendment 3 on the November ballot would repeal abortion rights that voters approved in 2024. Weather: Mostly clear today with highs near 53°F and light winds up to 14 mph.

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Special Olympics Missouri state outdoor games are happening today in Springfield with athletes competing across multiple sports.KY3 · Oct 16, 7:41 PM · Around

News & local government

Missouri Amendment 3 on the November ballot would repeal abortion rights that voters approved in 2024.KCTV · Oct 16, 6:13 PM · Around
Campaigns for and against Missouri's abortion vote have reported millions in donations as Election Day approaches.KCTV · Oct 16, 4:54 PM · Around
Missouri's Amendment 8 pushes the 'constitutional sheriff' concept, giving sheriffs expanded power over state agencies.Missouri Independent · Oct 16, 6:30 AM · Around

Safety & emergencies

Missouri Attorney General investigating after a Springfield woman reported being pressured into a $21,000 Orkin pest control contract.KY3 · Oct 16, 6:45 PM · Around
Missouri Attorney General is targeting Temu and TikTok over consumer protection concerns about data and practices.FOX 2 · Oct 16, 4:51 PM · Around

Schools & kids

School safety expert warns that baseline preparedness is critical as Missouri schools face ongoing funding cuts.ABC17NEWS · Oct 16, 4:44 PM · Around

Sports

Four-star basketball guard Devin Cleveland, a top-35 overall recruit, has committed to play for Missouri.Zagsblog · Oct 16, 6:12 PM · Around

Community & volunteering

Missouri State Highway Patrol graduated 33 new troopers from its Law Enforcement Academy this week.KOAM News Now · Oct 16, 2:14 PM · Around

Nature & environment

Missouri voters will decide on a dedicated tax for conservation and natural resource protection this November.Brownfield Ag News · Oct 16, 5:22 PM · Around

Notices, lost & found

Missouri's 2026 general election voter guide is available to help you research candidates and ballot measures.Missouri Independent · Oct 16, 10:26 AM · Around

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