Season Two is here! A KBIA News Series exploring what needs to change to sustain agriculture. Reported and produced by Jana Rose Schleis.
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The city of Columbia’s recycling facility was destroyed by a tornado. This presents a unique opportunity for the city to reinvent its recycling program.
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The sixth annual Pettis County Pride Picnic is happening tomorrow/Saturday – despite recent legislative efforts targeting LGBTQ+ Missourians and the pride fest in nearby Marshall being canceled due to safety concerns. -
There are more than 37,000 federal employees in the state of Missouri that could be impacted, as well as certain state agencies’ funding. -
Missourians have lost more than $92 million to scams this year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. -
Cynthia Martin grew up and still lives in very rural Missouri. She’s a transgender woman that began transitioning later in life – as she approached 40. She spoke about some of the challenges she’s faced and about her hopes for her future. -
A groundbreaking portable tool that can immediately identify evidence of a concussion is being developed by University of Missouri researchers. -
Columbia Fire Department Chief Brian Schaeffer said the software wipes all personal information, including names and procedures performed on callers to protect privacy.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted a controversial recommendation from outside vaccine advisers to tighten guidelines for the COVID vaccine. -
The Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers to carry out next year's major field test of the 2030 census in six states, as the national head count's advocates raise concerns about preparations. -
With more than 1 million people going to Turkey for the procedure every year, hair transplants are transforming men's scalps — and vanity. But not every story ends with a perfect hairline.
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A type of mental health program known as IRTS is expanding in mid-Missouri. -
"If you want to retire at 65, your retirement zone starts at 55. Don't wake up at age 66 and go, oh, yeah..." -- Alex Labrunerie, CEO of LaBrunerie Financial, on making people aware of the 10-year pre-retirement "red zone" on today's show. September 22, 2025 -
University officials have, so far, declined to comment on what some of the phrases in the letter mean. -
The STORM team will focus on roadways with high crash rates, dangerous driving behaviors and criminal activity. -
Over 94% of the state is facing drought conditions, which could affect soybean harvests and maintain high beef prices. -
Husbands Jeff Terry and Travis Griffin live in Jefferson City. They spoke about their long and sometimes complicated relationships with God and about the joys of finding a supportive faith community.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Gretchen Reinemeyer, the General Registrar/Director of Elections for Arlington County.
They spoke about some of the challenges that come from running elections in an area that has a large overlap with other metropolitan areas, as well as a large and ever changing number of military voters.
They spoke about some of the challenges that come from running elections in an area that has a large overlap with other metropolitan areas, as well as a large and ever changing number of military voters.
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