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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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Here is an update on cookout prices for Fourth of July weekend. -
The Missouri Department of Transportation to use state money for Route 66 signs. -
A new analysis shows the package will add nearly $3.3 trillion to deficits over the next decade. -
Columbia/Boone County Health Department will hold a series of focus groups about food access, agriculture and nutrition. -
The Jackson County Legislature passed the ordinance last year after the shootings at the Super Bowl rally that killed one and injured 22 people. Attorney General Andrew Bailey says it's unconstitutional; Legislator Manny Abarca says Bailey protects guns over people. -
Bobby Calvert now leads the mid-Missouri department.
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Dozens of Palestinians were killed, many while waiting for food aid, amid a deepening starvation crisis and despite Israeli assurances of a humanitarian pause in some areas of the territory. -
Authorities were scouring a mountainous area of western Montana for a military veteran who they say opened fire at a bar in the small town of Anaconda, killing four people. -
A popular women's dating advice app suffered a major data breach, revealing users' drivers' licenses, messages and other sensitive information. The hack put a spotlight on the flaws in "whisper networks."
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On July 10, Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law a bill that eliminates the so-called “tampon tax" on menstrual products and diapers. -
Learn more about explorers Henry Rowe Schoolcraft and Levi Pettibone this week on Discover Nature.
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Laser printer or ink jet? Which one is better and what makes the most sense for you to have in your home? ITCOMO owner (and tech expert) Robert Ricketts is here to answer those questions and more in 7 short minutes - watch! July 15, 2025 -
Missouri has had a ban of medical gender-affirming care for youth, as well as adults on Medicaid or who are incarcerated, since 2023. But other forms of gender-affirming care is happening in the state, and advocates say it’s saving lives. -
Columbia's city finance director wants to use public improvement funds to shore up the fiscal year 2026 general fund. -
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" will end a 30% residential tax credit for homeowners who implement clean energy alternatives like solar panels.
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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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