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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appears poised to cut a $56 million annual grant program that pays for some of Missouri's overdose reversal medication and training.
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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. -
James Lemons, 40, filed a lawsuit this week saying the Kansas City Sports Commission was negligent for failing to provide proper security for the Super Bowl rally on February 14, 2024. A commission spokesman said it disagrees with Lemons' “assertions.” -
The Senate is expected to approve the bill on Monday. Because the Senate made changes to the House bill, it would go back to that chamber for another vote. -
The bill would ban marriage for anyone under 18 . Currently, minors as young as 16 can marry with parental consent. -
Documentary filmmaker Cara Anthony's work on the health impact of racial violence, historically and today, led her to her own family history.
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If you've paid attention to pope selection, COVID websites, national defense and libel cases, you'll do great this week! -
After much volatility because of Trump's trade war, the stock markets responded positively to a softened tone toward both China and the Fed chair. This, plus four more takeaways from this week. -
The Trump administration is targeting top climate and weather labs for cuts. Insiders worry about the impact on research and NOAA's ability to forecast severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.
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An entire staff was laid off at a $4.1 billion program that provides financial assistance for households with low income. -
Eli is a 16-year-old teenage member of the LGBTQ+ community who uses any pronouns. They spoke about not needing to confine their queerness to a specific label, and the importance of allowing young people to fluidly explore their identity. -
Hear the story of how Columbia Love Coffee came to be, where some of its employees are now, and what's next (after five years in business) from store manager Melissa Grevenstuk and founder Chuck Crews! April 4, 2025 -
Utah's governor recently signed a bill into law banning the addition of fluoride into Utah's public water systems. -
Hear from the staff that grow and package thousands of seedlings each day. -
Moberly hopes to keep the current sales tax rate for their Transportation Trust to maintain their streets and sidewalks.
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