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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.
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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. -
The money will be used to buy new firefighting vehicles, equipment and other improvements, fire district officials said. -
Incumbent Barbara Buffaloe held on to her seat Tuesday night. -
Foster, who fended off a challenge from Ron Graves, said the city's biggest challenge going forward is managing growth. -
Both will be sworn in at the Columbia School Board meeting Monday. -
The two measures that did not pass were in Gravois Mills and Hallsville.
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The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to make it easier to fire some federal workers, as part of its push to both shrink the federal government and exert more control over it. -
A presidential effort to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status could run up against a number of challenges, including violating federal law. -
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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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 -
MoDOT shared on social media Sunday morning that the road was reopened. -
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It may soon become easier to care for feral cat colonies in Columbia, as residents push for less restrictions.
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