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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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Through one of the new laws, it is illegal to export water outside of Missouri without a permit. -
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" will end a 30% residential tax credit for homeowners who implement clean energy alternatives like solar panels. -
Thirty-five more members of Missouri Task Force 1 are headed to Texas in response to deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country. -
The alternative health plans will be available to bureau members next year. -
More than one-third of Missouri public schools offer four-day school weeks. -
The proposed power plant and energy storage facility would occupy a former coal plant.
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The Smithsonian says a reference to President Trump's impeachments that was removed last month will be restored once the exhibit is updated. -
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-11 mission is made up of two U.S. astronauts, one from Japan and a Russian cosmonaut. They'll be aboard the International Space Station for six months conducting research. -
You might see more people wearing a neck cooling fan to fight the summer heat. But can they really help? We talk to experts about how our bodies deal with heat — and to people using the fans.
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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. -
Local officials want critical access hospital constructed in Audrain County.
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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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