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Researchers examined 202 monitoring locations across Missouri and found potentially unsafe levels of fecal indicator bacteria at 171 locations, or 85% of the sites, on at least one day of testing.
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KBIA
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On a call Monday night, Missouri Democratic Party leaders solidified their message for November and shared that the national party will be spotlighting four Missouri Senate races. -
The sea lions were set to be the stars of the Sea Lion Splash shows at the 2026 Missouri State Fair, according to fair organizers. -
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a bill this spring to take all intoxicating hemp products off the shelves starting Nov. 12. -
This month, Moberly Area Community College's new pilot training begins at the Columbia Regional Airport. -
At a Monday work session, City Council moved discussion on potential changes to the short-term rental ordinance to 2027. -
The National Institutes of Health is supporting research on new technology for attacking cancer tumors.
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Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes). -
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A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI learn from her death?
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In an email, Mun Choi singled out a North Ninth Street nightclub, and advocated for city leaders to revoke its liquor license. -
BBB warns postcards promising free gas and grocery vouchers may instead lead to unauthorized charges or subscriptions. -
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South Providence Medical Building will close at noon Friday because of an air conditioning problem.
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