Partners Sam Collins and Cricket Osborn met in Chicago and have been together for about three years. They spoke about the somewhat chaotic start to their relationship and their decision to choose love over fear.
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Officials from a Kansas City Planned Parenthood on Tuesday confirmed the first procedure has been performed since the state almost completely outlawed abortion in 2022.
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While tax season ramps up, the Trump administration’s wave of federal employee layoffs is expected to hit the IRS offices in Kansas City this week, according to one union leader. Workers with less tenure at the already-understaffed location are likely to be most affected.
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The state’s fees were well below the federal levels for compliance, so the federal government took over.
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A federal freeze on certain USDA programs has held up billions of dollars for conservation and caused layoffs at a nonprofit in Iowa that supports soil and water quality.
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In the heart of Missouri’s historic Lead Belt, residents are concerned about contamination from a new industry moving into town.
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Over a hundred people were present at the protest, carrying signs that promoted their viewpoints, like ones that said "Down with the oligarchy" and "This Musk stop."
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Author Andrea L. Rogers and artist Rebecca Lee Kunz met by chance at the Cherokee National Holiday. Then they won the 2025 Caldecott Medal for their story about a helpful little boy named Chooch.
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Yemen is an ancient birthplace of the coffee trade, and immigrants fleeing its civil war have brought their culture here in the form of cafes. Hundreds of Yemeni coffee shops have opened in the U.S.
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It was their first face-to-face meeting since they argued in front of cameras in the Oval Office in February — and comes as efforts intensify to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
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The Missouri House spent the day Tuesday in deep debate over how they believe around $50 billion should be split across the state. Senators spent most of their session Tuesday in debate over a bill eliminating the capitol gains tax.
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The 3rd annual 'That's What She Said Columbia' returns to the stage of the historic Missouri Theatre next Saturday night, and you're invited (even the men)! On today's show, we're joined by producer/director Allie Teagarden and Erica Pefferman, CDO of Flat Branch Bank, the presenting sponsor! April 1, 2025
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Missouri homeowners can cut down the invasive Callery pear tree and receive a native tree in return.
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The program aims to help fixed-income seniors keep their homes in an inflating market by freezing their property taxes.
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Starting Tuesday, April 1, Anthem members will be out-of-network for all MU Health Care providers.
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KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Nora Hager of MU's Department of Human Development and Family Science. A visit to the doctor or hospital can very frightening for young children, Hager's research looks at ways to reduce anxiety about encounters with the health care settings so kids will understand better why they're there.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with married election officials Akyn and Noah Beck in Georgia. Akyn is the Elections Supervisor in Floyd County, and husband Noah is the Elections Director in neighboring Polk County. They spoke about how the couple met and fell in love – over poll books and precinct population data, and about how they have seen the landscape of Georgia election administration change in the last few years.
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