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A 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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Tim Wolters is director of reimbursement at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. -
Klein officially began his new role July 1 after serving as the district's chief academic officer for the past year. -
Boone County officials urge using 911 only for emergencies on Fourth of July. -
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The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program helps communities retain the buildings that link them to their past. -
Andrew Bailey said the investigation was prompted by reports from Columbia residents alleging racial discrimination.
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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. -
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. -
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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Learn more about frog gigging (or frogging) on this week's Discover Nature.
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It's "kitten season" at Central Missouri Humane Society in Columbia! Michelle Casey, associate director and capital campaign manager, says they're actively seeking foster homes to care for them. Michelle also talks about 'Give Them Love', an ongoing effort to raise money for a new adoption center. July 22, 2025 -
University of Missouri researchers have genetically engineered plants to produce more oil and protein, paving the way for more efficient, sustainable biofuels that don’t compete with food crops. -
The grant was part of a plan to develop a more welcoming gateway on the edge of Columbia. -
The Columbia Police Department will add six new positions, which is 45 less than requested by Police Chief Jill Schlude. -
The Voluntary Action Center provides discounted backpacks filled with school supplies for Boone County families within the 200% of the federal poverty limit. However, inflation has changed how much they'll cost to produce.
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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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