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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Sheriff Dwayne Carey said Missouri "didn't have the number" of people detained on immigration charges that some might assume.
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Across the majority of Missouri, there are at least three times as many children than there are available licensed child care slots.
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James Lemons, 40, filed a lawsuit this week saying the Kansas City Sports Commission was negligent for failing to provide proper security for the Super Bowl rally on February 14, 2024. A commission spokesman said it disagrees with Lemons' “assertions.”
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The Senate is expected to approve the bill on Monday. Because the Senate made changes to the House bill, it would go back to that chamber for another vote.
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The bill would ban marriage for anyone under 18 . Currently, minors as young as 16 can marry with parental consent.
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Documentary filmmaker Cara Anthony's work on the health impact of racial violence, historically and today, led her to her own family history.
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Last year, more than 9 million people watched across the world, and executive producer Johan Erhag said he expects viewership will be even higher this year.
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If you've paid attention to pope selection, COVID websites, national defense and libel cases, you'll do great this week!
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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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Missouri lawmakers are engaged in a high-stakes tax debate, with Republicans proposing income tax cuts reminiscent of Kansas’ failed experiment.
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