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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Columbia coffee shops are planning for prices to increase as the Trump administration implements tariffs.
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Supporters of the bill said that while they weren't eager to expand access to gambling, it would be more harmful to leave the machines unregulated.
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Three Senate bills authorizing video lottery games still haven’t received a hearing from the Senate Appropriations Committee. There are only five weeks left before the Senate adjourns and the state budget remains unfinished.
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Current mayor Barbara Buffaloe was elected to another term Tuesday night. Her win came after a race focused on public safety and state advocacy.
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The money will be used to buy new firefighting vehicles, equipment and other improvements, fire district officials said.
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Incumbent Barbara Buffaloe held on to her seat Tuesday night.
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Amid tariff confusion, online vendors are looking to recruit new customers.
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The new page emphatically promotes a theory that many scientists question. Meanwhile, basic information about COVID testing and vaccines has disappeared.
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Amy Downs was buried in 10 feet of rubble after the Oklahoma City bombing 30 years ago. While trapped, she vowed to change her life, but it was long journey.
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MU Health Care announced Tuesday new chemotherapy treatments for patients with advanced colorectal and abdominal cancers.
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Sherry Wyatt's reason for wanting to revive Columbia's Memorial Day Parade comes from a place of personal significance. In 2012, Sherry lost her son, US Army Spc. Sterling Wyatt, in Afghanistan at age 21. Because of the community's support during that time, Sherry says, "how could we not...bring back such a great event" after a six-year absence? April 15, 2025
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The board also introduced a larger budget.
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Missouri is one of 25 states considering a legalization of physician-assisted death.
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The department announced that some of the project funds in the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program could be renewed under a new program, called the Advancing Markets for Producers initiative.
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Last Saturday's "That's What She Said Columbia" - an annual event that recognizes and empowers women leaders in the community - wasn't just for the ladies. On today's show, we visit with five of the men who contributed to this year's show. April 14, 2025
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