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An executive order from President Donald Trump slashed many federal grant programs on which farmers rely, either directly or indirectly.
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Missouri Republicans are gearing up for an unusual 2026 election cycle in which state legislative and countywide contests and ballot items could take precedence over statewide races. -
This is the first line of duty death in the department's history. -
Customer advocates say the legislation that’s already passed the Senate would add thousands to Missourians’ utility bills. -
The new terms say Jeff Klein would be paid 12 months of salary instead of the full contract if dismissed by the board. -
Sheriff Dwayne Carey said Missouri "didn't have the number" of people detained on immigration charges that some might assume. -
Across the majority of Missouri, there are at least three times as many children than there are available licensed child care slots.
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Billy McFarland says he will sell the brand "to an operator that can fully realize its vision." The news comes days after the postponement of Fyre Festival 2, which was scheduled for late May. -
House Rep. Gerry Connolly is pushing CDC leadership to explain why the personnel who handle FOIA requests lost their jobs, noting that that the public has a right to access federal records. -
The pre-dawn sky will feature a glowing crescent moon, joined by planets Mercury, Venus and Saturn.
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The bill has been controversial during the legislative session due to its large decrease to state funds. -
Reporters Anna Spidel, Harshawn Ratanpal and Rebecca Smith take listeners inside Columbia's only year-round homeless shelter, Room at the Inn, for one night. -
Missouri ranks 43rd in the country on the Commonwealth Fund Women’s Health and Reproductive Care Outcomes ranking. One bill aims to aid in raising the state’s score. -
Voters gathered at the Respect MO Voters Coalition Policy Summit to discuss an initiative to ban politician interference in the initiative and referendum process. -
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
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