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City of Columbia officials say Sunday’s storms destroyed the city’s Material Recovery Facility, and it may be days before they know what it’ll take to rebuild.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than a billion dollars in cuts – almost $20 million was set to go to Missouri. -
The legislation now goes to the Missouri Senate, where similar bills have died in prior sessions. -
Consumer advocates are concerned about legislation that could raise prices for energy burdened Missourians. -
Several bills under consideration are aimed at helping individual veterans and the Missouri Veterans Commission receive funding from a variety of sources, as well as protecting compensation from so-called “claim sharks.” -
A bill that would allow public universities not in the University of Missouri system to grant certain graduate degrees made it to the Senate floor Tuesday. -
The head of the union representing Columbia Public Schools teachers says the addition of a school day following Memorial Day weekend won’t be academically beneficial.
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Faithful from around the world are pouring into the Vatican, where Pope Francis' body will go on display Wednesday, ahead of a funeral Saturday. -
Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president's attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey. -
At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials.
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The number of students heading to college is projected to decline after this fall. The financial impact is putting some Missouri institutions at risk. -
Josh Chittum, assistant director of the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series, highlights some upcoming events and activities planned for Jazz Appreciation Month in April, including a 30th anniversary celebration concert with guest artist Bobby Watson - who Josh says is "one of the great alto saxophonists in America - at the Missouri Theatre! April 7, 2025 -
The SAVE Act could force eligible voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register and vote. But the lack of resources, potential to disenfranchise applicants and criminal penalties worry some county clerks in Missouri. -
The rescue team deployed 48 people to southeastern Missouri Thursday. -
MU Health Care says Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield walked out of negotiations with MU Health Care this week. The previous contract served more than 100,000 individuals in the region - including thousands of unionized workers. Anthem’s withdrawal discontinues care for Missouri’s unionized labor force. -
A spokesperson for Missouri’s Whiteman Air Force Base says no suspensions of transgender service members are being processed due to a memorandum sent out April 2 by the Department of Defense.
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