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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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Pilot Grove Mayor Dennis Knipp confirmed outdoor warning sirens did not sound in Pilot Grove, despite being triggered by the Cooper County Emergency Management Agency. -
A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service for northern parts of Boone County at 10:36 a.m. The warning included Centralia and Hallsville. -
The largest point of consternation between Democrats and Republicans on this year’s budget is education funding. -
Planned Parenthood has asked a judge to overturn the Missouri health department’s newly published emergency rule governing complication plans for medication abortions. -
A day before the new budget period for Title X, a federal reproductive healthcare grant, Missouri’s sole grantee received notice from the federal government that the state’s cash would be withheld. -
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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Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States. On this week's Wild Card with Rachel Martin, the former U.S. poet laureate talks about how writing can give you second chances. -
Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year.
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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 -
Missouri homeowners can cut down the invasive Callery pear tree and receive a native tree in return. -
The program aims to help fixed-income seniors keep their homes in an inflating market by freezing their property taxes. -
Starting Tuesday, April 1, Anthem members will be out-of-network for all MU Health Care providers. -
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. -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Kale Monk of the MU Department of Human Development and Family Science, who offers tips for year-round relationship maintenance, things that don't need to wait for Valentine's Day or anniversaries.
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