Sophie Freeman is a queer woman who grew up in a “very small, rural, conservative town” in the Missouri Bootheel. She spoke about exploring her sexuality during the COVID-19 pandemic and unlearning harmful LGBTQ+ stereotypes.
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Kansas City Manager Brian Platt was removed from his position after his previous suspension.
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Initiative petitions filed Friday would require Tesla to use independent franchises to market its cars or shutdown St. Louis and Kansas City showrooms.
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The law, which would penalize police for enforcing federal gun laws, was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in 2023.
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Experts say a rise in gas prices this time of year is not out of the ordinary.
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As pharmacy benefit managers increase drug prices, independent pharmacies struggle to make a profit.
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House Bill 567 would entirely remove Proposition A’s sick leave provisions, which are set to go into effect May 1.
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Recently, green card and visa holders have been facing tougher scrutiny at airports. Immigration attorneys give tips on how reduce the chances of running into problems while traveling.
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American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.
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The Women's National Football Conference kicks off its sixth season this weekend. The Jersey Shore Wave is one of the new teams joining the league this year.
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"The convenience of it is something we're all seeking." -- Megan Steen, Burrell Behavioral Health COO (North/Central Region), on the benefits of Telehealth medicine in a post-COVID world March 26, 2025
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With less than a week to go to negotiate insurance plans, MU Health Care says it's likely that customers with Anthem will see their insurance plans falter.
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No-excuse absentee voting opened Tuesday in Boone County for the April 8 municipal election.
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KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Tina Marso, Director of Tax Services at Accounting Plus, about some new laws from the federal government and Missouri that may affect your filing this year.
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Enjoy a performance of 'On the Sunny Side of the Street' by the A-Frame Jazz Trio in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month! March 25, 2025
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MPASS is being tested at MU Health Care facilities and in the next few months, the researchers hope to implement the device in other retirement and senior centers in mid-Missouri.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Mark Kampf, the former clerk in Nye County, Nevada. He stepped into the role in the summer of 2022. That fall, Kampf proposed a plan for Nye County to hand count during the midterm elections, which faced a legal challenge from the ACLU. They spoke about these hand counting efforts, as well as Kampf’s work to beef up chain of custody processes during his tenure in office.
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