Partners Sam Collins and Cricket Osborn met in Chicago and have been together for about three years. They spoke about the somewhat chaotic start to their relationship and their decision to choose love over fear.
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In the heart of Missouri’s historic Lead Belt, residents are concerned about contamination from a new industry moving into town.
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Over a hundred people were present at the protest, carrying signs that promoted their viewpoints, like ones that said "Down with the oligarchy" and "This Musk stop."
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The protesters braved cold and snow to protest the federal administration's actions against immigrants.
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Room at the Inn, which welcomes about 100 guests per night, provides resources for unhoused people in Columbia.
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Ameren Missouri announced plans to upgrade its grid and build new power plants to meet an anticipated increase in demand from companies moving to the state.
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Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jerri Zhang previously struck down a number of “targeted regulation of abortion provider” statutes, but left state licensing requirements in place. Planned Parenthood argued the state licensing rules were an obstacle to providing abortions in Missouri.
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The Academy has announced that Oscar voters will actually have to watch all the movies in a category before making their final-round picks. It's on the honor system, but hey, it's a start.
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Pope Francis was honored with a funeral Mass Saturday morning in the Vatican City's St. Peter's Square. These are some of the images that captured the grief of those mourning him around the world.
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Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.
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University of Missouri Health Care and UnitedHealthcare announced an extension of their existing contract today that will last until April 30, 2027.
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"The convenience of it is something we're all seeking." -- Megan Steen, Burrell Behavioral Health COO (North/Central Region), on the benefits of Telehealth medicine in a post-COVID world March 26, 2025
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With less than a week to go to negotiate insurance plans, MU Health Care says it's likely that customers with Anthem will see their insurance plans falter.
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No-excuse absentee voting opened Tuesday in Boone County for the April 8 municipal election.
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KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Tina Marso, Director of Tax Services at Accounting Plus, about some new laws from the federal government and Missouri that may affect your filing this year.
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Enjoy a performance of 'On the Sunny Side of the Street' by the A-Frame Jazz Trio in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month! March 25, 2025
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