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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Incumbent Barbara Buffaloe held on to her seat Tuesday night.
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Foster, who fended off a challenge from Ron Graves, said the city's biggest challenge going forward is managing growth.
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Both will be sworn in at the Columbia School Board meeting Monday.
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The two measures that did not pass were in Gravois Mills and Hallsville.
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Many smaller Missouri cities elected new mayors Tuesday night.
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Instead of circles to fill in or chads to punch out, voters in towns such as Hallsville and Hartsburg were faced with blank lines.
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Mangione pleaded not guilty on Friday during his arraignment in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Prosecutors have filed an intent to seek the death penalty.
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A day after the U.N. appealed for restraint following Tuesday's deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, India reported an exchange of fire across the de facto border in the disputed region.
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Makers of our food and home essentials, including Pepsi and Procter & Gamble, are cutting their financial forecasts for the year and predicting lower sales or profits than before.
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Tuesday’s executive order eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Missouri state agencies does not apply to state universities, according to an email sent Wednesday from the governor’s office.
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We're surrounded by a lot of books written by Black authors on today's show courtesy of Candace Hulsizer, owner of Black Tea Bookshop, and George Norman, creative director at FREEAir Books. Find out what they're both reading these days! February 20, 2025
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The city of Columbia has paused the decision to rename a basketball court at Douglass Park following an outcry from the community.
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The bill is named in honor of a University of Missouri student who suffered brain damage due to hazing.
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Parents would be able to review or reject material with which they disagree.
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Prolific Exteriors wants to give "one outstanding teacher" in mid-Missouri a new roof, but first they have to be nominated - by you! Angie Clampitt says the Apple For A Teacher Project, now in its fourth year, is a way to give back to "those who give so much to our community." February 19, 2025
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