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While the decision is a loss for redistricting opponents, it does not necessarily mean the map passed last year will be in place for the 2026 election.
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CoMo Preservation and The District are making an effort to preserve Columbia’s historic architecture through their new CoMo Brick & Mortar Project. -
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The President’s Cup, collegiate chess’s national championship — known as the Final Four to players — brings together the top four teams in North America. -
Local authorities say no one was hurt in the Phelps County crash, but the scene at the 172-mile marker is still there. One local resident said online that the rotting tofu left behind smells similar to catfish bait. -
Prices in Missouri are 88.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.
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A murky corner of the financial world is now the fastest-growing source of funding for small businesses. One state, Connecticut, had given these lenders unusual power. That may be about to change.
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Our District After Dark series continues with a visit to Teller's and Sake Japanese Bistro, two popular downtown Columbia restaurants that most people are unaware share ownership. At Teller's we visit with front-of-house manager Dani Doyen, and at Sake, co-owner Deb Rust. March 20, 2026 -
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Hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon had the opportunity to speak with election administrators from across the county and world at PLEJ, including a special live taping with Carolina Lopez, the executive director of PLEJ. They spoke about the history of PLEJ, as well as how it has grown and benefited election administrators across the county.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
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