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A Missouri bill that would mandate the counting and tracking of an allergy to mammalian products passed the house Thursday by a wide margin.
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The suit alleges the company failed to disclose the highly addictive effects of the drug, which is available in gas stations and smoke shops across the state. -
Missouri lawmakers considered a bill Tuesday that would create competitive market for energy. -
Currently under federal law, convicted people with drug charges are banned from receiving SNAP benefits. A proposed Missouri House bill would opt out of the federal ban. -
Conjure is one of the oldest forms of folk magic in the U.S. But its practices still exist, and they are being used here in Columbia. -
The new hospital replaces a 60-year-old facility and is bringing optimism about the fort's future to serve both the military and surrounding area. -
Gulf states are major fertilizer producers, and the war with Iran has triggered a 25% price hike just as struggling U.S. farmers are planting corn.
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The Cuban government said the pardons were a "humanitarian gesture" in connection with Holy Week and didn't mention mounting pressures with the U.S. -
ICE inspectors in February found 49 violations to detention standards at Camp East Montana, including failure from staff to"accurately document required checks to prevent significant self-harm and suicide." -
For more than 15 years, botanist Naomi Fraga has been trying to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for safekeeping in a vault of native California seeds.
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Boone Health is now looking to build a cardiology group of their own before May 6. -
The Middle East conflict has led to a shortage of helium, which is used by university researchers and medical professionals. -
'That's What She Said Columbia' returns for its fourth year on April 11 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. Producer/director Allie Teagarden, along with T'Keyah Thomas, who is one of this year's featured speakers, talk about how an event like this can serve as a vital platform for local women to share their untold stories, which in turn fosters deeper community connection and empathy. March 30, 2026 -
A greater ethanol fuel mix will be allowed in the summer months as Missouri farmers face rising production costs. -
Protesters gathered to protest in opposition to a wide range of President Donald Trump's policies. -
Missouri lawmakers are debating new internet laws aimed at keeping minors safe online, but critics warn the rules could threaten privacy and free speech.
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