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Rocheport, Missouri

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Good Tuesday afternoon. Sunny and 89 — just right for a spin down the Katy Trail. Stop in at Meriwether Cafe and Bike Shop, or say hello at Stockton Mercantile. Nothing on the town calendar today; circle Thursday for Locals Night. Worth knowing before you drive: delays on I-70 for bridge work, and delays on I-70 for paving — see the roads page for the full picture.

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  • The Daily Rundown — Monday, August 3, 2026

    Your five-minute catch-up for Monday, August 3. Here’s what matters on our stretch of the river today. Election Day is tomorrow — here’s what to bring. Missouri’s primary is Tuesday,…

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  • Columbia’s License-Plate Cameras Draw Growing Pushback

    If you’ve driven through Columbia lately, there’s a decent chance one of the city’s 114 Flock Safety cameras clocked your plate. The system — automated license-plate readers that log every vehicle’s make, model, color, location, and time — has been running under a Columbia Police…

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Missouri Primary Election Day FAQ: What you need to know to make sure your vote counts

By Staff Reports, Missouri Independent · Aug 4, 2026

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose nominees for state auditor, Congress and a host of state legislative seats, as well as decide the fate of four proposed constitutional amendments. The Independent tried to answer some of the questions you may have about voting in Missouri’s primary.  Polls across the state open at […]

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Missourians getting abortion pills by mail from out-of-state providers quadrupled since 2023

By Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent · Aug 3, 2026

In the midst of navigating a turbulent divorce last year, Claire learned she was pregnant.   “It wasn’t the right time for me to have a child,” said Claire, who lives in Kansas City and agreed to speak on the condition that she be identified by her first name, citing concerns for her privacy and the […]

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Missouri turnout could hit 1.4 million as ballot measures drive primary interest

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent · Aug 3, 2026

Missouri election officials expect as many as 1.4 million voters will cast ballots by the time polls close Tuesday, continuing the historic trend of high turnout in primary elections featuring major ballot questions. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins last week forecast turnout will be about 32% of registered voters, which if correct would be the […]

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Today’s Weather
Rocheport, MO
Temp 89°F
Sky Sunny
Wind S 5 mph
89°F

Updated 36 minutes ago

River Gauge Boonville, MO
Stage 8.65 ft
Flow 50.4 kcfs
Flood Stage 21 ft
Trend Falling · -0.3 ft in 24 hr
No Flood
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Tonight’s Moon

Last quarter, 62% lit — new moon Thursday, August 13.

Phase Last Quarter
Illumination 62%
Next full moon Thursday, August 27
Next new moon Thursday, August 13

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Rocheport, MO — a historic river town of ~200 on the Missouri River bluffs. Home to Katy Trail trailhead, award-winning wineries, and a strong sense of community.

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