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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appears poised to cut a $56 million annual grant program that pays for some of Missouri's overdose reversal medication and training.
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Legislation that could reach the governor’s desk this week would replace local control of the department with a state board. -
Federal Labor union members protest against DOGE job terminations. -
Missouri Republicans are gearing up for an unusual 2026 election cycle in which state legislative and countywide contests and ballot items could take precedence over statewide races. -
This is the first line of duty death in the department's history. -
Customer advocates say the legislation that’s already passed the Senate would add thousands to Missourians’ utility bills. -
The new terms say Jeff Klein would be paid 12 months of salary instead of the full contract if dismissed by the board.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at identifying sanctuary cities, part of a broader effort to target jurisdictions that limit cooperation with ICE. -
Two members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency were given accounts on classified networks that hold highly guarded details about America's nuclear weapons, two sources tell NPR. -
Russia declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting May 8 for the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine called for an immediate, 30-day truce instead.
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Sheriff Dwayne Carey said Missouri "didn't have the number" of people detained on immigration charges that some might assume. -
Emma Rohan is 23-year-old gender non-conforming lesbian. They spoke about affirming their queer identity – and rejecting the gender binary – through fashion. -
Across the majority of Missouri, there are at least three times as many children than there are available licensed child care slots. -
We all know John Anderson to be the longtime face of ESPN's SportsCenter, so on today's show we ask him about that *other* longtime gig he's known for, ABC's Wipeout. "It was so great, but I was so happy when it ended." March 7, 2025 -
The bill would ban marriage for anyone under 18 . Currently, minors as young as 16 can marry with parental consent. -
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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