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Moberly Area Community College airport flight school launched in January, and has its first batch of students. -
Community groups have raised funds to support the family's move to The Netherlands. -
Advocates and incarcerated people say prisoners were ordered outside during a winter storm and punished with segregation or discipline if they refused -
Under the current system, agriculture producers must be the sole owner-operator of their farm or ranch to qualify for loans from the federal government. A bipartisan bill would allow those with just a 50% stake to apply — something lawmakers, farmers and lobbying groups say is a much-needed modernization. -
Although winters are becoming less severe as the climate changes, experts say extreme weather events like major snowstorms are an important reminder that snow shoveling can increase the risk of heart attacks. -
While U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt is loudly supportive of the United States taking over Greenland and dismissive of the importance of the NATO alliance, his colleague U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said he is not in favor of the move.
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The shooting of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal agents in Minneapolis have enraged many people across the country. NPR wanted to know what supporters of President Trump's immigration policy think about the shootings. -
An American born in 2024 can expect to live to be 79, on average. But people in other wealthy countries can expect to live longer. -
The company announced it was ending production of its higher-end Model S and Model Y, and turning that production space over to making humanoid robots.
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Poor snow removal can impact shuttle services for students, car repair costs and insurance rates in the community. -
State officials have set five-year benchmarks for the program, including a 10% reduction in emergency room visits, a 10% reduction in uncontrolled hypertension, a 5% reduction in low birth weight and a 5-10% increase in the use of pharmacotherapy to treat opioid use disorder. -
We're in the kitchen today with Ashley Inez Cole and Louis Marrero from La Bruja CoMo, a woman and veteran-owned business specializing in Latin fusion food in Columbia. Louis, the head chef, prepares a Cuban sandwich. January 23, 2026 -
The contract with Utah-based waste management firm EnviroServe has a term of one year and is renewable. -
The Missouri Department of Transportation urges mid-Missourians to avoid unnecessary travel ahead of a winter storm coming this weekend. -
Erica Dickson and Matthew Smith, Sr. are the owners of The Herbal Joint, a new wellness spot in downtown Columbia! On today's show, Matthew prepares a variety of their signature drinks, including a wellness shot, a dairy-free smoothie, a fresh-pressed juice, and more. "We press everything on the spot." January 22, 2026
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Michelle Kavanaugh, the Bernalillo County Clerk in New Mexico.
They spoke about some of the recent changes to New Mexican election law, which include automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Division, semi-open primaries and the restoration of voting rights to citizens after incarceration — regardless of felony status.
They spoke about some of the recent changes to New Mexican election law, which include automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Division, semi-open primaries and the restoration of voting rights to citizens after incarceration — regardless of felony status.
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