City of Columbia officials say Sunday’s storms destroyed the city’s Material Recovery Facility, and it may be days before they know what it’ll take to rebuild.
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The city hopes to hear feedback from residents about its budget priorities.
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The University of Missouri currently hosts 31 Fulbright students and four visiting Fulbright scholars.
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If the Missouri House passes the bill as is, the legislation then goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk.
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They’ve been studying to work at agencies including NOAA. Then those jobs got cut.
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Protesters voice concerns about federal cuts to National Institute of Health funding in Missouri
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Legislation that could reach the governor’s desk this week would replace local control of the department with a state board.
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Pete Hegseth reportedly shared details about Yemen strikes in a second group chat with his wife and brother. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., says it's 'not shocking' based on behavior out of the Pentagon.
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Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe will get a new leader.
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Unsanctioned congressional trip comes days after Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia
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On today's show, we visit with Dr. David Crespy. David is directing a production of Xiomara Cornejo's "Romero" at the University of Missouri Department of Theater and Performance Studies. The play, which is based on the life of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero of El Salvador, includes the use of puppetry, projection and stilting to tell its story. April 18, 2025
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Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services will scale back on several community health programs after losing $804,000 in federal grants.
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A new research project at the University of Missouri is looking to make streets safer for everyone through lidar technology.
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