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According to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, stroke is the sixth leading cause of death in Missouri. Dr. Adnan Qureshi with University of Missouri Health Care is an expert on strokes and spoke about how treatment options for strokes have expanded during his time in the field.
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The Missouri Family Health Council (MFHC) was expecting year 4 of a 5 year grant for $8.5 million until The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services informed the council and 15 other Title X grantees that the money was being temporarily withheld. -
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Residents and community members gathered at the intersection of West Boulevard and Ash Street Wednesday evening, in protest of Columbia's Ash Street Improvement Plan. -
Columbia coffee shops are planning for prices to increase as the Trump administration implements tariffs. -
Supporters of the bill said that while they weren't eager to expand access to gambling, it would be more harmful to leave the machines unregulated. -
Three Senate bills authorizing video lottery games still haven’t received a hearing from the Senate Appropriations Committee. There are only five weeks left before the Senate adjourns and the state budget remains unfinished.
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Lawmakers are asking the Defense Secretary to explain how the Pentagon is complying with court rulings blocking President Trump's executive order attempting to ban transgender troops from service. -
Experts are divided whether a new missile defense system for the U.S., inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, would be worth the cost. -
Faithful from around the world are pouring into the Vatican, where Pope Francis' body will go on display Wednesday, ahead of a funeral Saturday.
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Title Ⅰ grants for low-income schools are currently distributed through the Department of Education. -
Sherrill is a bisexual, nonbinary Missourian in their mid-20s who describes themself as an “avid geek.” They’ve been playing Dungeons & Dragons for years and spoke about how the fantasy tabletop role-playing game helped them find acceptance and a truer understanding of themself. -
A proposed addition to charter-school applications would require a 'certificate of need'. -
Robert Ricketts, ITCOMO.com, wants the youth of today to feel safe on the internet. He tells us one way to do that is to establish trust (with your kiddo) and "be their ally." More tips on today's show! March 21, 2025 -
Workers voiced concerns about cuts to jobs, benefits and consumer services if USPS goes private.
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The order grants the Department of Natural Resources authority to waive environmental rules and regulations.
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