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The Central Missouri Humane Society began demolition of its newly purchased property Wednesday on East Brown School Road to make way for building a new shelter.
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Mid-Missouri residents may have another chance to see the lights this week.
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Senate members disagree on the effect of this provision and some worry about its effect on the industry.
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The closure will allow crews to construct a new roundabout to connect Business Loop 70 to eastbound Interstate 70.
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Messages on the USDA's homepage and several state websites have blamed both parties for the shutdown.
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Studies are showing that Missouri's laws targeting gay and transgender people have already pushed LGBTQ+ residents to move — taking their tax dollars, and even businesses, elsewhere. One analysis estimates that Missouri has lost between $362 million to $879 million in household income, and that's expected to increase.
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The Trump administration demanded UCLA pay $1.2 billion to restore frozen research funding and ensure eligibility for future funding after accusing the school of allowing antisemitism on campus.
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Millions of dollars worth of contraceptives have been stored in Belgium since the U.S. froze foreign aid. A local official says some products were stored improperly and are largely unusable.
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The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.
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State residents may provide input for the state park's conceptual development plan.
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The Audrain County Shelter and Resource Coalition executive director said it costs $30,000 to run the shelter each winter.
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Misael Covarrubias, 23, faces felony charges in connection to the Sept. 27 shooting that killed 21-year-old Aiyanna Williams.
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Several flights into the Columbia Regional Airport have been delayed or canceled due to federal flight cut orders.
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Owen Ramsingh's absence affected members of the community, who have tried to spread awareness about his detainment. Experts say those efforts come at an emotional cost.
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The University of Missouri is investigating MSJP's chalking of the phrase "From the river to the sea" as a potential Title VI violation.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Brian Kruse. He’s the Douglas County Election Commissioner based in Omaha, Nebraska. They spoke about how elections work in Nebraska, as well as the unique way Nebraska ensures there’s enough poll workers — by drafting them.
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