Tick bite prevention is top of mind for lots of Missourians this summer, but as KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports, there’s one highly fatal tickborne illness that could impact — your cat.
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Each ward will hold an informational meeting for residents about a proposed public safety sales tax.
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Ameren Missouri filed a request to raise rates by about 10%. The new rate would take effect in mid-2027.
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Alpha-gal antibodies in the blood don't necessarily mean a person will develop alpha gal syndrome.
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As festivities celebrating America’s 250 years of independence ramp up, there’s concern for the more than 11 percent of Missourians with Alzheimer's disease.
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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is urging consumers to be mindful of scammers during high heat this summer.
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A closeout review by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick — whom Parson appointed to statewide office in 2018 — could find no state business purpose for a third of the former governor’s flights on state aircraft.
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President Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day.
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The fireworks show will also go on, organizers said. Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday had been ordered to seek shelter due to the "severe storms" in the area.
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Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.
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A new peer navigator program could better support people released from the Boone County Jail.
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Think your phone and laptop are safe? Think again! From urgent fake emails to risky app permissions and missing PINs, tech expert and ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts breaks down how to lock down your devices before hackers and scammers strike. July 1, 2026
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Under new regulations, people in Columbia will largely be prohibited from occupying medians.
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Columbia Public Schools sued the state to challenge the 2024 law passed by the legislature, claiming it is unconstitutional.
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While much of Missouri has recovered from drought, the Bootheel remains dry, and excessive rain has created new challenges elsewhere.
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Bricks & Minifigs - where families can buy, sell, and trade everything from brand-new LEGO sets to certified pre-owned and custom minifig creations - is coming to Columbia! Owner Sara Burns and her daughter Savannah are turning their family’s LEGO obsession into a community hub for birthday parties, treasure-hunt bulk tables, and more. Join them for a grand opening bash on July 11 at their Broadway Shops location. June 30, 2026
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