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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The majority were revoked for failing to show the licenses would be majority owned and operated by eligible individuals.
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Missouri is one of 25 states considering a legalization of physician-assisted death.
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About $378 million of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding remains to be distributed, and experts worry that low-income customers won't be able to pay for cooling.
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The department announced that some of the project funds in the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program could be renewed under a new program, called the Advancing Markets for Producers initiative.
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Deandra Buchanan, an inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center is serving a first degree murder sentence for killing his girlfriend and two others in 2000.
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MoDOT shared on social media Sunday morning that the road was reopened.
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Amid tariff confusion, online vendors are looking to recruit new customers.
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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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Amy Downs was buried in 10 feet of rubble after the Oklahoma City bombing 30 years ago. While trapped, she vowed to change her life, but it was long journey.
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Book lovers, clear your schedule because the Unbound Book Festival returns to downtown Columbia on April 17 for four days of keynote speakers, panel discussions, special events like 'Lit Crawl', and more! Executive director Kerry Townsend tells us all about this free event on today's show! April 9, 2025
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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.
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The money will be used to buy new firefighting vehicles, equipment and other improvements, fire district officials said.
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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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