Legislation signed by the governor allows prosecutors to request a hearing to certify a young person as an adult and increases the minimum prison time adults must serve before becoming eligible for parole
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The Improve I-70 project will expand 200 miles of the interstate, and cost $2.8 billion.
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The Senate amendment would make utilities finish building nuclear power plants before charging customers.
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This final passage came after the Senate expanded the protections from just antisemitism to include all hate speech and discrimination.
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The machines have been a flashpoint in Missouri public policy circles for years.
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Missouri sportsbooks generated more tax revenue in the state's third month of legal betting than they did in the first two months combined, according to new Missouri Gaming Commission data.
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A former Wings of Faith resident alleges Bud and Debbie Martin isolated her from her family, moved her across several states and into Mexico, and used coercion and punishment to obtain her labor.
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It's a global effort with a multibillion dollar price tag. Among its aims: re-greening nearly 250 million acres, planting 4,000 miles of trees, helping farmers, creating jobs, sequestering carbon.
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In her new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong, Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares habits and practices to make your relationship with your solid waste as smooth as possible
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India's satirists are turning Prime Minister Narendra Modi into a punch line — and the government is hitting back.
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Crane's Country Store owner David Crane invites everyone to this year's 'Boots and Britches Bash' next Saturday at his store in Williamsburg. Come for the mimosas, stay for the deals on popular brands like Carhartt, Pendleton and more! April 9, 2026
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State and local governments would not be allowed to restrict religious services during a state health emergency.
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MU Extension compiles the rates contractors charge to do farm work for a better understanding of how average costs look around the state.
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In an economy like this it's important to keep track of your finances. Don't let "lifestyle creep" drain your wallet, and don't let the thought of budgeting keep you from, well, budgeting. On today's show, Bret Rodabaugh, a certified financial planner at LaBrunerie Financial, shares some tips to help you reduce your financial stress. April 8, 2026
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April Ferrao, John Lyman and Paul Harper return to the Columbia School Board for a second term, voters decided Tuesday.
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In an upset for Fifth Ward incumbent Don Waterman, his challenger Christina Hartman won a seat on Columbia City Council.
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