City of Columbia officials say Sunday’s storms destroyed the city’s Material Recovery Facility, and it may be days before they know what it’ll take to rebuild.
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Utah's governor recently signed a bill into law banning the addition of fluoride into Utah's public water systems.
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Hear from the staff that grow and package thousands of seedlings each day.
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Moberly hopes to keep the current sales tax rate for their Transportation Trust to maintain their streets and sidewalks.
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Warning sirens did not sound in Pilot Grove before the tornado touched down there on Wednesday morning.
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The area was hit during a round of severe storms Wednesday morning.
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The bill requires school districts to develop a written policy on cellphone use in schools. That policy must be in place for the 2026-27 school year.
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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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Most — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president's attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey.
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At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials.
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The 1.1-mile Ben Sapp Memorial Trail is scheduled to open in June.
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Amid threats to privatize the United States Postal Service, two local union chapters have rallies planned this week to bring awareness to possible federal changes.
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Crane's Country Store owner David Crane serves up their signature bologna sandwiches (as in "boots, bullets, britches and bologna") on today's show! March 18, 2025
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A federal infrastructure grant to study I-70 Business Loop revitalization is paused indefinitely.
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The council debated the necessity of the study, but voted 7-0 to approve it.
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Missouri’s first prison nursery program welcomed its first baby.
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