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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The USDA's Rural Development agency has provided billions of dollars each year to small towns, farmers and businesses. Now staffing upheaval and budget cuts brought on by the Trump administration may be eating into the agency’s effectiveness.
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Property tax freeze for residents 62-plus likely to hit local education funding.
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The Twister: Caught in the Storm premiered on Netflix on March 19. It tells a story of how a tight-knit community responded to the devastating 2011 tornado.
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Kansas City Manager Brian Platt was removed from his position after his previous suspension.
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Initiative petitions filed Friday would require Tesla to use independent franchises to market its cars or shutdown St. Louis and Kansas City showrooms.
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The law, which would penalize police for enforcing federal gun laws, was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in 2023.
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In a new memo, Attorney General Pam Bondi said the DOJ will allow for subpoenas, court orders and search warrants to get information and testimony from journalists.
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International students had filed dozens of lawsuits after the government removed them from a database crucial for maintaining their legal status.
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Shlissel challah is a special loaf baked the first sabbath after Passover. We trace the modern route by which the bread has spread beyond the ultra-orthodox world to everyday Jewish bakers.
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Anna Porter is a 30-year-old bisexual and polyamorous woman. She spoke about how going to college – and moving away from her religious upbringing – gave her the space to explore her identity.
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If you're a woman and your confidence - whether in person or on paper - is in need of a boost, look no further than today's guest, Dr. Kasi Lacey, a confidence coach at H&L Consulting, LLC! February 21, 2025
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Legislators and LGBTQ+ advocates held a news conference Thursday to discuss recent Missouri legislation.
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A petition to keep Ellis Library open overnight has collected 1,300 signatures, sparking outrage from MU students and alumni.
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One letter cites a lack of “fitness or qualification” as the reason for termination – despite positive performance reviews. The letters also contained inaccuracies and inconsistencies about the employee and their job.
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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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