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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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MoDOT shared on social media Sunday morning that the road was reopened. -
The legislation also removes the cap on how much can be spent on an investigation. -
Some opponents worry the bill restricts free speech and could be used to silence criticism of Israel. -
The bill also would lower the minimum age to acquire a concealed carry permit from 19 to 18. -
Fifteen activists gathered at Yellow Dog Bookshop on Thursday to protest a Missouri House bill that would overturn Prop A's sick leave provision. -
The Missouri Family Health Council (MFHC) was expecting year 4 of a 5 year grant for $8.5 million until The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services informed the council and 15 other Title X grantees that the money was being temporarily withheld.
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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. -
Nearly 300 U.S.-based researchers have applied to one program that promises "scientific refugee status" for those fleeing Trump's academic funding rollbacks. -
The VA looks like it is changing course on a plan that would have threatened the privacy of veterans receiving mental health care via telehealth, according to documents obtained by NPR.
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Columbia Area Earth Day Festival coordinator Laura Wacker invites the whole family to come to this year's event, its 35th, and interact with any or all of the more than 230 booths (two stages for music!) that will line the streets of The District. "It's very popular this year!" April 16, 2025 -
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A Missouri House committee advanced an amended Senate bill Monday that would end the University of Missouri’s exclusive permission to grant doctoral degrees. -
MU Health Care announced Tuesday new chemotherapy treatments for patients with advanced colorectal and abdominal cancers. -
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 -
The board also introduced a larger budget.
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