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A Columbia city council race, a rural school funding proposal and an extension of the senior property tax freeze are on the ballot.
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The Missouri Supreme Court is questioning whether it should be the tribunal to hear the appeal of a Jackson County decision blocking enforcement of most Missouri abortion laws and regulations. -
The Missouri Department of Transportation announces Improve I-70: Boonville to Rocheport project. -
According to the Missouri Climate Center, there have been more than 100 reported tornados in Missouri this year, leaving many Missourians in need of help. But the state doesn’t appear to be taking full advantage of a program that could provide food assistance after such natural disasters. -
The grant was part of a plan to develop a more welcoming gateway on the edge of Columbia. -
The Columbia Police Department will add six new positions, which is 45 less than requested by Police Chief Jill Schlude. -
The proposition would add voter-approved debt to the freeze for those over age 62.
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A coalition of 16 states and D.C. argue in the lawsuit that the Trump administration is trying to effectuate a national ban on gender-affirming care for youth by intimidating hospitals and doctors. -
One topic dominated online conversation this week: the American Eagle jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. We break down why people are so worked up about it. -
The Cold War-era test was a staple of school gyms for half a century before the Obama administration replaced it. Trump says his focus on childhood fitness is for both physical and patriotic reasons.
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After three months of funding freezes, Missouri again has access to federal Title X funding, which funds reproductive healthcare services. -
Some lawyers say a presidential executive order barring DEI doesn’t apply to a local municipality. But might Missouri AG Andrew Bailey have had less cause to investigate if the city had omitted certain words? -
Learn more about the basics of fishing on this week on Discover Nature.
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The increase in hospitalizations coincides with a nationwide shortage of psychiatric treatment beds for minors. -
Andrew Bailey said the investigation was prompted by reports from Columbia residents alleging racial discrimination. -
"Sparklers are still not totally safe. They burn at about 1,200 degrees and they account for, I want to say 28% of most firework injuries," Fire Marshal Michael Bauer, Columbia Fire Department. "Leave the fireworks up to the professionals and everybody will have a safe 4th of July." July 2, 2025
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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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