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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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The Starbucks at Nifong Boulevard and Buttonwood Drive in Columbia has become the first branch in the city where workers have unionized. -
Gov. Mike Kehoe is hopeful Congress will reverse course on major restrictions on medical provider taxes before they fully go into effect. -
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Medical Director Margaret Baum said Tuesday the clinic had opened its books for patients to make abortion appointments starting next week. -
A memorandum from Columbia Utilities said customers will see a 44 cent increase in base charges. -
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed off on a number of broadly supported education bills Wednesday -
The Missouri Senate is forming three new committees, including one to review state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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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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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. -
Local officials want critical access hospital constructed in Audrain County. -
The proposed power plant and energy storage facility would occupy a former coal plant. -
Dog Days is back, and this year it's taking its name literally. Today's guest, Nickie Davis, executive director of The District, tells us that your shopping bag might include more than just a great deal from a local business, it might also include a furry friend! July 14, 2025
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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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