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A Columbia city council race, a rural school funding proposal and an extension of the senior property tax freeze are on the ballot.
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Klein officially began his new role July 1 after serving as the district's chief academic officer for the past year. -
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Andrew Bailey said the investigation was prompted by reports from Columbia residents alleging racial discrimination.
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The increase in hospitalizations coincides with a nationwide shortage of psychiatric treatment beds for minors. -
"Sparklers are still not totally safe. They burn at about 1,200 degrees and they account for, I want to say 28% of most firework injuries," Fire Marshal Michael Bauer, Columbia Fire Department. "Leave the fireworks up to the professionals and everybody will have a safe 4th of July." July 2, 2025 -
Gov. Mike Kehoe vetoed $11 million in funding that would have gone toward the city's wastewater expansion project. -
Twain: Missouri BBQ and Taproom is getting a jump on Christmas by offering its popular drink, snack and movie series, 'Holiday Hideaway', throughout the month of July! On today's show, bartender Leyla Kiknadze, and Corté Allen, executive chef, prepare two unique items found on the menu. July 1, 2025 -
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Here is an update on cookout prices for Fourth of July weekend.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Moana Lutey, the county clerk in Maui County, Hawaii.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
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