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A Columbia city council race, a rural school funding proposal and an extension of the senior property tax freeze are on the ballot.
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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley was able to include the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act in a major budgetary package. -
Negotiations continue over the coverage of an estimated 90,000 Missourians within the MU Health Care system. -
More than $6 billion in frozen federal grants has left mid-Missouri Boys and Girls Clubs scrambling to keep programs running. -
Mental health was the leading cause of death for pregnant and postpartum Missourians in the state’s latest maternal mortality review. -
Construction will begin by July 14 to replace 79 public housing units on Park Avenue. -
The teams have already had one year to negotiate with Kansas officials. But supporters say the deals are complicated — and are frustrated by delays.
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A coalition of 16 states and D.C. argue in the lawsuit that the Trump administration is trying to effectuate a national ban on gender-affirming care for youth by intimidating hospitals and doctors. -
One topic dominated online conversation this week: the American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. We break down why people are so worked up about it. -
The Cold War-era test was a staple of school gyms for half a century before the Obama administration replaced it. Trump says his focus on childhood fitness is for both physical and patriotic reasons.
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Pizza Tree and Main Squeeze owner John Gilbreth invites everyone to take part in this year's COMO Restaurant Week, happening July 25 thru August 3! "This is the time to push your boundaries a little bit and find some new favorites, whether it's a new favorite coffee stop or maybe some barbecue that you haven't tried before." July 17, 2025 -
A daylong conference to explore pathways to advancing the use of nuclear power is being held Thursday at the Missouri Theatre. -
The Columbia Police Department is asking owners of surveillance cameras on private property to register them as part of a new effort to help solve crimes with neighborhood security footage. -
'Something Rotten!' at Maplewood Barn Theatre is anything but, according to actor Alex Kirby. If fact, he says the rehearsal process has been "a really good time." If you're in the mood to laugh *at* Shakespeare, this is the show to see. On today's show, co-directors Amanda Atkins and Robert Klick tell us when the curtain goes up and how you can get tickets! July 16, 2025 -
The city has reached a deal with a Jefferson City company to temporarily haul recycling materials. -
The Voluntary Action Center is once again bringing back its annual Back to School Program.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Moana Lutey, the county clerk in Maui County, Hawaii.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
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