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The project, known as Boone Horizon Trails, is expected to include 7.85 miles of cross-country, natural surface trails for biking and hiking. The trails will vary in difficulty and include hubs for bikers and hikers to reconnect with other patrons throughout the park.

The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners is expected to approve a special order governing the use of drones as first responders at its meeting Wednesday. The department says they will help officers with situational awareness.

The national organization DJs at the Polls is coming to Kansas for the first time, inspired by the competitive U.S. Senate race. They've hired local DJs to spin tunes outside more than a dozen polling stations Tuesday.

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-6th, sponsors the House bill, and supporters of the controversial provision include the Missouri organization, Coalition to Protect the Missouri River.

Joel Rhodes came through KBIA for a conversation about the history of not only the Katy Station, but the railroad system it represents.

Although the Sunshine Protection Act passed in the U.S. House, it is stalled in the Senate.

In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."

This month's books we're noting, from authors including Daisy Johnson and Louise Kennedy, tell stories of star-crossed romance, hard-won redemption and high-stakes struggle.

he operation involved a warship, a maritime surveillance aircraft and marine commandos. The hijacking followed a resurgence of Somali piracy across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean.

Christina Kelley, marketing director for The Blufftop at Rocheport, tells us about the many holiday events happening this month and next. From a festive holiday open house featuring an apple butter Old-Fashioned to family-friendly brunches with Santa, she reveals how to plan the perfect seasonal getaway! November 3, 2026

LaBrunerie Financial president Alex LaBrunerie breaks down why rising bond rates and persistent inflation should have everyone checking their financial plans before year-end. From tax-loss harvesting to reviewing your risk tolerance, he shares the critical money moves you can't afford to put off until April! November 2, 2026

The McBaine bur oak tree underwent preservative measures to keep its 400-year history alive.

Kirksville City Council approved restrictions for future data center projects, but those protections don't extend into all of Adair County.

Patch and Porch founders Jori Rose and Kristin Witt-Bell want to bring gorgeous fall pumpkin displays straight to your doorstep—complete with hay bales, custom color schemes, and even removal services so you don't have to lift a finger. Whether you're too busy, can't physically handle the heavy lifting, or just want your porch to look like a magazine cover, these two have you covered with everything from "quiet luxury" muted pastels to Mizzou black-and-gold or Chiefs red-and-yellow themed stacks! October 30, 2026

JulieClaire Lane, director of retail at Clementine's Ice Cream, reveals how founder Tamara Keefe went from making ice cream in her kitchen to building a 14-location empire in 12 short years. Inside the new Columbia parlor, discover the story behind the hand-painted art, surprising flavor collections like the Edgar Allan Poe series, and why their coconut fudge non-dairy ice cream might just convert any skeptic! October 29, 2026