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Following 114 reported cases of cyclosporiasis in Boone County this summer, there have been no reported cases in September. -
The state’s education department slowed down its implementation of a rating system for public schools following concerns from school administrators. -
Two hyper-scale data center projects are confirmed in Montgomery County — a Google data center and Amazon Web Services data center. -
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting soybeans and corn. -
The Columbia School Board will vote Monday to adopt the district’s five-year improvement plan and review school counseling. -
The lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is the second one filed against him in a week. The other lawsuit deals with Hoskins' actions over the congressional map referendum.
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The remarkable revelation comes after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes. -
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments. -
A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the nearby crash of an SUV and a city bus.
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MU geography professor Soren Larsen is helping to bring a one-of-a-kind sound art experience to campus, featuring 20 solar-powered speakers that create an ever-changing musical soundscape. The free community event moves across the MU campus all day on September 22nd, the fall Equinox, and everyone is invited to stop, listen, and experience place in a whole new way! September 15, 2026 -
Did you know that 1 in 2 families across the nation struggles to afford diapers for their children? Gay Litteken, executive director of First Chance for Children, is on a mission to change that -- and this week her organization is celebrating 20 years with a birthday bash at Logboat Brewery in Columbia where you can drop off diapers and help families in need! September 14, 2026 -
Missouri's declining vaccination rate and measles outbreaks in neighboring states have sparked a statewide health alert. -
Saint Louis University conducted its biyearly poll asking 900 likely voters several questions over state and national issues. -
Though the state of Missouri doesn't track how many online teaching jobs there are, it does say four times as many students are now fully online learners than in 2022.
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This episode is part of a three-part series focused on election technology.
Scott Leiendecker is the founder and CEO of KNOWiNK, an electronic poll pad system, and Liberty Vote, as well as a former Republican Elections Director for St. Louis City. Leiendecker spoke about how election administration experience influenced his decision to enter the election vendor space, how he’s working to combat mis- and disinformation about election technology and about what he hopes is next for the industry.
Scott Leiendecker is the founder and CEO of KNOWiNK, an electronic poll pad system, and Liberty Vote, as well as a former Republican Elections Director for St. Louis City. Leiendecker spoke about how election administration experience influenced his decision to enter the election vendor space, how he’s working to combat mis- and disinformation about election technology and about what he hopes is next for the industry.
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