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GIVE NOWA Columbia city council race, a rural school funding proposal and an extension of the senior property tax freeze are on the ballot.
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Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan asked Kansas officials to alter the deadline for a state incentive package “in light of substantial progress the Chiefs have made in discussions” about building a new stadium, headquarters, or other facilities across state lines.
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The trial for a man accused in the 2023 shooting at Plush Lounge ended on its fourth day Thursday.
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The project broke ground on Nov. 30 and has picked up significant pace in the spring and summer months.
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With the state now overseeing the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Bailey will represent the agency when it's facing certain litigation.
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The Missouri Hospital Association strongly opposed a plan to cap medical provider taxes at 3.5%.
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Some policymakers and health advocates say Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could be “devastating” to thousands of Missourians who rely on Medicaid and live in rural communities.
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The Smithsonian says a reference to President Trump's impeachments that was removed last month will be restored once the exhibit is updated.
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NASA and SpaceX's Crew-11 mission is made up of two U.S. astronauts, one from Japan and a Russian cosmonaut. They'll be aboard the International Space Station for six months conducting research.
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You might see more people wearing a neck cooling fan to fight the summer heat. But can they really help? We talk to experts about how our bodies deal with heat — and to people using the fans.
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Alex LaBrunerie says it's important for investors to maintain a "long-term perspective" in today's volatile stock market caused by the on again/off again trade tariffs enacted by the U.S. government. Alex is the CEO and president of LaBrunerie Financial. July 25, 2025
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The $2.1 million grant is part of a $25 million project to make Business Loop 70 safer and more aesthetically pleasing.
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The program partners with schools and communities to teach people of all ages about proper nutrition, physical activity and how to effectively use money from federal welfare programs such as SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz has signed a contract extension through the 2029 season, the university announced Thursday.
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After pandemic era food assistance programs ended in 2021, rates of food insecurity started rising.
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Nora Stewart Early Learning Center provides a family-like environment and high-quality early childhood education (with a focus on supporting families in need) and has done so since 1933; and in those 92 years, it's only had three directors, including today's guest, Cheryl Howard. "When you bring your child to Nora Stewart, you bring your child to a family center. I look at 'em as though they're mine." Roy Lovelady is a board member. July 24, 2025
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Moana Lutey, the county clerk in Maui County, Hawaii.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
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