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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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The budget includes 1% raises for state employees for every two years on the job up to 10 years, as well as $375 million for school transportation. -
Utah's governor recently signed a bill into law banning the addition of fluoride into Utah's public water systems. -
Hear from the staff that grow and package thousands of seedlings each day. -
Moberly hopes to keep the current sales tax rate for their Transportation Trust to maintain their streets and sidewalks. -
Warning sirens did not sound in Pilot Grove before the tornado touched down there on Wednesday morning. -
The area was hit during a round of severe storms Wednesday morning.
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The drug company Eli Lilly is suing four telehealth companies for allegedly selling copies made by compounding pharmacies of its drug Zepbound. -
A federal judge gave the Trump administration another week to answer detailed questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whose illegal deportation has raised concerns about due process. -
The Women's Health Initiative, begun in the 1990s, has made many important discoveries. Now funding to collect more research data will end in September.
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City staff discussed options for increasing revenue, including raising certain sales taxes, on Monday night. -
The declaration allowed the city to shut down recycling services indefinitely. -
'Give 5' is a free, civic matchmaking program run by the Heart of Missouri United Way. It aims to connect volunteers - particularly retirees and seniors - with local non-profit organizations in need of support. Program coordinator Lorraine Gustavis and volunteer Dee Montgomery tell us about the next session that begins in mid-May. April 22, 2025 -
The Trump administration has asked U.S. lawmakers to cut $307 million in funding for the biological research program under the U.S. Geological Survey. -
The utility that serves much of Missouri has also requested to increase electric prices. -
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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