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Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026

Missouri media groups sue Highway Patrol over records access

Headline from Ozarks First

Multiple Missouri media organizations filed a lawsuit against the Missouri State Highway Patrol on October 16, alleging the agency violated the Sunshine Law by refusing to disclose crash victims' names.

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Missouri news organizations sue MSHP for access to names of those involved in crashes (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several media companies and associations have sued the Missouri State Highway Patrol to restore access to the names of those involved in crashes. The Missouri Broadcasters Association, Missouri Press Association, Gray Local Media, Warden Public Company and editor Roxie Murphy ar…

  2. Four States Home Page

    Missouri journalists sue Highway Patrol over records access (opens Four States Home Page)

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    Four States Home Page's feed description

    Missouri journalists file a lawsuit against the Missouri State Highway Patrol - alleging the agency violated the Sunshine Law.

  3. Ozarks First

    Missouri media groups sue Highway Patrol over records access (opens Ozarks First)

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    Ozarks First's feed description

    Multiple Missouri media organizations filed a lawsuit against the Missouri State Highway Patrol on October 16, alleging the agency violated the Sunshine Law by refusing to disclose crash victims' names.

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