In its approval order, the commission said Missouri needs additional electric generation to replace aging energy resources and meet increasing electricity demand tied to economic development.
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Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon worries AI-generated political ads could bring havoc on the upcoming midterms by spreading misinformation.
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Federal agency leader presents vision for a new nuclear energy era at Mizzou on Wednesday.
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Of the $1.5 million grant for Missouri, 25% must go toward financially distressed communities to help their stormwater management.
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Area health departments are putting the finishing touches on plans to keep residents and travelers healthy during the FIFA World Cup. Officials are hopeful increased wastewater surveillance and unified messaging will help prevent outbreaks.
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Dave Sorrell says he plans to focus on infrastructure and public safety if he's elected to the vacated Ward 4 seat.
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The legislation includes many changes to state elections, including restoring voting rights to some parolees and allowing the use of campaign dollars for childcare.
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Gov. Jared Polis' controversial commutation follows a pressure campaign by the Trump administration to free Tina Peters, an ex-county official who was convicted of tampering with election equipment.
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The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has potentially exposed passengers to a deadly disease. Most returning Americans are now housed in Nebraska. Some may be cleared to quarantine at home.
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FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.
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The app was created to make drought and flood data easily accessible and understandable to Missouri residents.
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Monday's crackdown seized nearly $60,000 of illegal revenue, according to Hanaway.
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Summer may once have been a slower time, but an increase in summer college classes may mean the once-transient student population is now more stable.
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On this month’s Socially Transmitted, KBIA's Rebecca Smith and Najifa Farhat take a look at pre- and probiotic sodas, such as Olipop, Poppi and Simply Pop, which claim to make you and your gut healthier. But what does the science actually show?
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CoMoGives has a new name: CentralMOGives! Community Foundation of Central Missouri executive director Eric Sappington says the change was needed to be more inclusive and better represent the foundation's entire 10-county service area: "it's not just rebranding and a name change. It's really a change of the whole focus." May 12, 2026
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The event will feature more than 50 vendors and live music from local bands.
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