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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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An executive order has stopped mid-Missouri libraries from receiving reimbursements for federally funded grants. -
The U.S. trade war with China is coming at a tough time for American farmers, who are already dealing with lower crop prices and higher costs for farm necessities. Tariffs are likely to push crop prices further down, while increasing the costs for fertilizer and farm equipment. -
The first confirmed case of measles within the state of Missouri in 2025 was announced today. The case was diagnosed in a child visiting Taney County in southern Missouri who had recently traveled abroad. -
A bill that would limit abortion access in Missouri was sent to the state Senate on Thursday. -
The Moving Missouri Forward Summit wrapped up today after three days at the Broadway Hotel in Columbia. -
After May 7, people age 18 and older who want to travel domestically by air and enter certain federal buildings will need to present a Real ID or a valid passport.
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The newest Fatal Fury fighting game will include a curious choice of playable characters, including soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and Bosnian-Swedish DJ Salvatore Ganacci. -
Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova has been in ICE custody for about two months. Her colleague and friend Leon Peshkin says her case is causing some scientists to reconsider working in the U.S. -
The directives include new efforts to curtail DEI programs at colleges, and discipline guidance for public schools.
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One complaint was against Mizzou head football coach Eli Drinkwitz, who supports Murphy's campaign. -
As of 8 a.m. Monday morning, abortions are once again available in Columbia. The procedure has been inaccessible to those living in mid-Missouri since the last abortion was performed at the Columbia Planned Parenthood clinic in 2018. -
Voluntary Action Center executive director Ed Stansberry updates us on the progress of The Opportunity Campus, a project that will bring together multiple agencies in an effort to "make home happen" for those less fortunate in our community. March 3, 2025 -
The local firefighters union withheld its endorsement of mayoral and city council candidates. -
Roving band of local musicians gear up and play on the move. -
In this episode, editor-in-chief Olivia Maillet talks with writer Maya Dawson and editor Haven Dager about the making of the True/False Film Fest featured film matrix.
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