Missouri
2026 Girl Scout cookies are on sale in Missouri. Where to find them
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Good news for those hankering for some Thin Mints or Samoas — the wait is over for Girl Scout cookies in Missouri.
Yes, it’s that time of year once again when Girl Scout troops all across Missouri will begin selling their iconic cookies. On top of that, this year also brings a new cookie to the lineup, giving us all the more reason to snag some boxes.
Here’s what to know so you can get your hands on your favorite Girl Scout cookies this year.
When do Girl Scout cookies go on sale?
The official start date for when Girl Scout cookies are available in your area depends on your local council.
Cookie season for both Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, which serves the St. Louis area, and Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri, which serves Kansas City, has already started.
Cookie Season for Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, which includes Columbia and Springfield, starts on Feb. 1.
Where can I find Girl Scout cookies on sale near me?
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Head over to the Girl Scouts Cookies finder at girlscoutcookies.org and enter your ZIP code to find where and when cookies will be on sale near you.
Cookies are also available for purchase online if you want them shipped to your home.
What Girl Scout cookie flavors are sold in Missouri?
Because each Girl Scout council uses one of two bakeries — ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers — there are some slight variations across the country.
The 2026 cookie lineup for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland includes:
- Exploremores: Rocky road ice cream-inspired cookies filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème
- Thin Mints: Crisp, chocolaty cookies made with natural oil of peppermint
- Samoas: Crisp cookies with caramel, coconut, and dark chocolaty stripes
- Tagalongs: Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating
- Adventurefuls: Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt
- Do-si-dos: Oatmeal sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling
- Trefoils: Iconic shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scout recipe
- Caramel Chocolate Chip: A gluten-free chewy cookie with rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt
- Lemon-Ups: Crispy lemon-flavored cookies with inspiring messages to lift your spirits
- Toffee-tastic: Rich, buttery cookies with sweet, crunchy toffee bits
Meanwhile, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri 2026 cookie lineup includes:
- Exploremores: Rocky road ice cream-inspired cookies filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème
- Thin Mints: Crispy chocolate wafers dipped in a mint chocolaty coating
- Caramel deLites: Crispy cookies topped with caramel, toasted coconut, and chocolaty stripes
- Peanut Butter Patties: Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating
- Adventurefuls: Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt
- Lemonades: Savory slices of shortbread with a refreshingly tangy lemon-flavored icing
- Trefoils: Iconic shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scout recipe
- Peanut Butter Sandwich: Crisp and crunchy oatmeal cookies with creamy peanut butter filling
- Caramel Chocolate Chip: Caramel, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt in a delicious cookie
How much are Girl Scout cookies?
Each Girl Scout council sets its own prices, so costs can vary.
This year in Missouri, each box will run you $6. If ordering online, be aware that there’s a four-box minimum and an additional shipping fee.
What are Exploremores Girl Scout cookies?
The Exploremores, the Girl Scouts’ latest cookie, is described as a “rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie … filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème.”
Missouri
Blue Alert issued after suspect accused of shooting at Missouri officers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Blue Alert has been issued in southeast Missouri for a man accused of firing shots at law enforcement officers during a traffic stop early Sunday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 2:10 a.m. in Caruthersville, in Pemiscot County.
Authorities identified the suspect as 42-year-old Zachary Rance Walker.
Investigators say Walker allegedly fired shots at Caruthersville Police Department officers during a traffic stop before fleeing the scene.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said officers returned fire and investigators believe Walker may have been wounded.
Walker is described as being 5 feet, 9 inches tall, around 180 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair, and blue eyes.
Authorities say he was last seen wearing a navy T-shirt with a graphic design on the front, dark-colored shorts, with black lace-up boots
Investigators also said Walker is believed to be armed with both a rifle and a handgun and may have possible gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information about Walker’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact local law enforcement immediately.
Missouri
Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for May 16, 2026
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 16, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 16 drawing
08-37-40-44-65, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 16 drawing
Midday: 4-6-3
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 6-7-6
Evening Wild: 0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 16 drawing
Midday: 0-7-0-4
Midday Wild: 1
Evening: 0-0-3-4
Evening Wild: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 16 drawing
Early Bird: 14
Morning: 02
Matinee: 08
Prime Time: 07
Night Owl: 05
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 16 drawing
15-25-32-33-39
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 16 drawing
11-21-27-41-59, Powerball: 18
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Missouri
Man, 20, charged in Kansas City, Missouri, road rage shooting that critically injured woman, 19
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County prosecutors filed charges Friday against a 20-year-old South Kansas City, Missouri, man in connection with a road rage shooting earlier this month that left a 19-year-old woman in critical condition.
Around 12:30 a.m. on May 4, Kansas City police officers were dispatched to the area of U.S. 71 Highway and E. 31st Street after the department’s ShotSpotter system recorded the sound of gunfire in the area.
As they responded, a separate call came into 911 dispatchers reporting a shooting. Police eventually located a shooting victim, later identified by family as 19-year-old JayLee Gross, in the passenger seat of a 2021 Kia K5, suffering from a gunshot wound to her head.
According to court documents, the driver of the Kia told police that he and Gross had just helped a friend fix a flat tire on the highway and were attempting to get back on to northbound 71 to go home. The driver told police that as he attempted to merge, he could not get on the highway without pulling out in front of a dark-colored Ford Fusion.
The driver told police the Ford started to drive aggressively, getting back in front of the Kia and brake-checking it. After exchanging words, the driver of the Ford took an exit ramp from the highway. As the car was exiting, the driver of the Kia told police he heard the sound of several gunshots and glass shattering.
Court documents reveal that the driver of the Kia turned to ask Gross if she was OK, and that’s when he noticed she was unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound to her head.
Using city traffic cameras and vehicle VIN databases, detectives eventually identified the driver of the Ford Fusion as Jamahn Tatum.
After gathering evidence and conducting surveillance, KCPD gang squad detectives arrested Tatum on Thursday, May 14, and brought him in for questioning.
During the interview, Tatum admitted to owning a Ford Fusion but initially denied involvement in the shooting. As police revealed they had tracked his car at the scene, court documents state, “Tatum stared off for a moment before taking a deep breath and sitting back in his chair. After a brief moment, Tatum then asked, ‘What are we looking at right here? Deadass bro, this s*** for real, for real is self-defense.”
Tatum eventually admitted to firing the shots toward the other vehicle, repeating his claim of self-defense, saying that if the driver of the victim’s vehicle knew how to drive, “none of this s*** would have happened, I promise you.”
When police asked Tatum why he didn’t contact police, he told them he didn’t think it was serious until he read about the incident the next day and saw that Gross was in critical condition. Police then asked Tatum why he didn’t contact police once he found out how serious it was, to which Tatum said he was scared. Tatum told detectives that he felt bad for the victim, but reiterated he felt he was antagonized by the victim’s driving.
On Friday, prosecutors charged Tatum with first-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon by shooting at a vehicle resulting in injury.
Tatum remains in custody at the Jackson County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
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