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The River Market is breaking ground in May, and it will accommodate food trucks, farmers' markets and other events in Jefferson City.
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Director Sasha Wortzel explores the Everglades in her film "River of Grass." This film will be shown at the upcoming True/False Film Festival. -
Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell has spent her second term traveling to judicial circuits throughout the state. -
At 2.8%, Missouri had the second-highest job growth percentage of any state in 2024. Idaho had the first. -
Filmmaker Enrique Pedraza Botero will present his new film "No Se Ve Desde Aca" at this years True False Film Fest. -
Missouri Senate Republicans are trying to change the way public school districts get their accreditation. If passed, a bill would change the statewide assessment system by separating standardized testing and accreditation. -
Boone County residents voiced concerns, particularly about Route B, at the first public hearing on the county’s draft Master Plan, which aims to guide future growth and development.
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The Illinois Democrat has announced he will retire at the end of his term next year after nearly three decades in the Senate. His departure creates a key opening in Democratic leadership. -
For the last few years, Carson's star has been on the rise, and his latest album debuts at No. 1 thanks to a bit of good timing. Also: Record Store Day makes a dent on the album chart. -
The Department of Education says it will resume collections on May 5 and send wage garnishment notices "later this summer." Here's how to know — and what to do — if you'll be affected.
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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 -
Current mayor Barbara Buffaloe was elected to another term Tuesday night. Her win came after a race focused on public safety and state advocacy. -
The money will be used to buy new firefighting vehicles, equipment and other improvements, fire district officials said. -
Incumbent Barbara Buffaloe held on to her seat Tuesday night. -
Foster, who fended off a challenge from Ron Graves, said the city's biggest challenge going forward is managing growth. -
Both will be sworn in at the Columbia School Board meeting Monday.
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