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GIVE NOWA Columbia city council race, a rural school funding proposal and an extension of the senior property tax freeze are on the ballot.
MISSOURI NEWS
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Here is an update on cookout prices for Fourth of July weekend.
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The Missouri Department of Transportation to use state money for Route 66 signs.
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A new analysis shows the package will add nearly $3.3 trillion to deficits over the next decade.
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Columbia/Boone County Health Department will hold a series of focus groups about food access, agriculture and nutrition.
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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.
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Bobby Calvert now leads the mid-Missouri department.
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Seems like nobody's drinking plain water these days. Electrolyte packets or colorful sports drinks are everywhere. But do you need them?
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In 2017, Eileen Freiberg-Dale's husband, Barney, had a serious bicycle accident that caused a brain injury. Those first few months were among the hardest of her life. A friend offered support.
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., denounces Trump tariffs and the firing of a senior Labor official, saying Trump needs to "get this under control" or Congress will "be a check on him."
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Learn more about deer and migratory bird hunting regulations this week on Discover Nature.
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The Daily Blend w/ AC: Betsy Knabe Roe & Donald Quist, PhD, "Echoes of Missouri at Montminy Gallery"'Echoes of Missouri' is on display now through August 2nd at The Montminy Gallery in Columbia. The exhibition explores African-American art, music, performance, culture, and history, with a focus on the legacy of John William "Blind" Boone. Donald Quist, PhD, says, "this feels like a celebration... It's been lovely to see these crossovers between these different types of artistry - rappers and poets and fine artists and painters all in this one place. It's been special." July 8, 2025
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Construction will begin by July 14 to replace 79 public housing units on Park Avenue.
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Boone Health officials have begun a national search for another health company which wants to invest in their operation.
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Columbia Public Works will begin updating time limits on parking meters throughout Columbia
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There are more than 40 species of fireflies in Missouri, but for the last few years people have been concerned about the populations diminishing.
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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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