Missouri Agriculture: New University of Missouri research finds stink bugs are widespread across the state’s soybean fields, with the green stink bug making up more than 80% of the insects collected—helping growers better time scouting and control. Local Government & Oversight: Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is launching performance audits of the City of Pleasant Hill and the Pleasant Hill Municipal Division after a resident petition gathered 771 signatures, with a focus that includes possible financial discrepancies in the municipal court. Smart Home Business: IntegrateIT opened a larger, hands-on smart home showroom in Overland Park, expanding live demos of integrated systems for Kansas City-area homeowners. Healthcare Costs: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide—including nine in Arkansas—to provide clearer pricing or face penalties, pushing price transparency further into the spotlight. Housing Affordability: A Branson tiny-home community is welcoming families with rents starting at $495 a month (including utilities), as more cities look to small-home models for affordability. Workforce & Education Tech: Honeycomb Insurance says it’s now writing policies in Kansas and Missouri, while Red Rover touts major K-12 HCM adoption gains nationwide. Public Safety & Security: Kansas City is highlighted for World Cup counter-drone readiness, showing how federal, state, and local partners are coordinating around stadium and fan-zone protection.