In this season premiere of Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan, Stephanie sits down with KBIA Morning Edition host Darren Hellwege to discuss "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest. It's a rebellious track about running amok under the cover of night. The Donnas covered it in 2001.
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Nick Nack is transgender man who underwent top surgery. He spoke a little about the process and about the happiness and euphoria he now feels.
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Columbia Parking Utility staff will begin updating downtown parking meters to the new $1 hourly rate on Monday, Jan. 5. -
Audra Sergel is a queer woman in her late 40s who's an active member of the community through her role as the artistic director of the Quorus, an LGBTQ+ choir. She spoke about the importance of love, support and music in hard times. -
The Consumers Council of Missouri Wednesday filed a motion for a rehearing in the Ameren Missouri case setting terms and rates for large customers like data centers. The commission has already issued an order supporting Ameren's rates, which take effect Thursday. -
The shelter near Conley Road and U.S. 63 was removed at the request of a shopping mall property manager. -
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe met with UM System President Mun Choi this week to discuss crime in Columbia. -
Some tree farms in the central U.S. are selling more potted Christmas trees as people seek out an eco-friendly option or look to get more than one use out of their evergreens.
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The Alt.Latino and El Tiny host shares his favorite records of the year, including jazz musicians from across Latin America as well as vocalists inspired by folk, rock and pop whose work defies genre. -
The NPR Music critic and All Songs Considered contributor's favorite records of the year include the best of British rap, whimsical and melancholy electronic experiments and spellbinding dreampop. -
If you're searching for music off the beaten path, here's the list for you. NPR Music's Tiny Desk editor and resident Viking scours the corners of the music world to find his favorite records of 2025.
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After almost two years of construction, the Columbia Area Career Center officiallyhasopenedits new expansion. -
First Chance for Children, a nonprofit serving families with young kids in mid-Missouri, has reported a record-breaking surge in demand for diapers, wipes, formula, food and hygiene essentials. -
Learn more about MDC's upcoming mentored hunt for beginner deer hunters on this week on Discover Nature.
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"Those red kettles fund our work all year long." - Major Nancy Powers, The Salvation Army | Services funded by the Red Kettle Campaign include shelters for families and individuals, rent and utility assistance, and long-term case management aimed at helping families achieve self-sufficiency. November 5, 2025 -
Hallsville voters approved the continuation of a four-day school week as well as a multi-million dollar bond issue aiming for school improvement. -
Columbia businesses are looking to help out residents affected by a loss or reduction of SNAP benefits.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Eduardo Repilloza Fernández. He’s the Director General of Transparencia Electoral, an election organization in Latin America that is working to promote and protect democracy through election observation, research and training.
They spoke about the work of the organization, the focus the organization has placed on data privacy for individual voters and about how the work of the organization is important to the security of democracy in the region.
They spoke about the work of the organization, the focus the organization has placed on data privacy for individual voters and about how the work of the organization is important to the security of democracy in the region.
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