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Temporary motions have put a hold on the state’s near-total abortion ban, but a trial will need to take place to overturn the ban permanently.
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The proposal, which has received little opposition from lawmakers, was tacked onto a controversial bill that would reduce the amount of time people have to sue in personal injury cases.
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A petition to keep Ellis Library open overnight has collected 1,300 signatures, sparking outrage from MU students and alumni.
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The bill sponsor says businesses worry that employees will take advantage of Proposition A, which requires most employers to provide paid sick and family leave.
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Tuesday’s executive order eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Missouri state agencies does not apply to state universities, according to an email sent Wednesday from the governor’s office.
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The city of Columbia has paused the decision to rename a basketball court at Douglass Park following an outcry from the community.
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The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.
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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.
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NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with MPR listener, Dave Scheid of Rochester, Minn., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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The city of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department decided not to provide additional accommodations for safety in the downtown area because the game is not a city sanctioned event.
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Wildfires blazed through Missouri due to dry conditions and heavy winds.
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Ananya Aggarwal has won the Columbia Missourian Regional Spelling Bee. The winning word? Reminiscent.
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The 1.1-mile Ben Sapp Memorial Trail is scheduled to open in June.
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