Research has shown that stable employment after incarceration dramatically reduces the likelihood of someone reoffending. One new program in Missouri is helping inmates gain valuable and employable skills — as licensed tattoo artists.
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A Senate committee version of the legislation would ask voters to authorize the state to impose work requirements, but it wouldn’t require them if federal law changes
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Amtrak officials say some trips this summer are expected to sell out, so riders should book their seats early.
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Even though the decision would likely allow the Missouri legislature to redraw the state's 1st Congressional District in 2027, GOP lawmakers may be hesitant to change the St. Louis-based district.
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Missouri would keep the back-and-forth system unless Congress opts for permanent daylight saving time.
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The GOP governor said he's ready to sell his plan to expand sales and use taxes as a way to eliminate Missouri's income tax to voters.
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Robin Wenneker supervise farm program delivery, county committee operations, producer appeals and stakeholder relations
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Researchers evaluated how well an AI model could diagnose and make decisions about patient care.
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Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
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The secrecy surrounding Suu Kyi's new location has alarmed her son, Kim Aris, who says he has received no authoritative confirmation of her wellbeing.
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CMSE is one of 87 non-profit sheltered workshops in Missouri that provides employment for adults with disabilities. In Columbia, Giving Gardens is one such opportunity, says executive director Bruce Young: "the self-esteem and dignity of working just means everything to our folks." April 29, 2026
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High winds caused significant damage and thousands of power outages, which left several smaller towns picking up the pieces Tuesday.
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Kansas City has made several preparations for the FIFA World Cup, including a transit plan with more bus routes, shuttle services and extended streetcar access for easier movement within the city. But travelers may first have to get across the state.
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Bike, Walk, & Wheel Week is turning 25 this year! Local Motion CEO Mike Burden joins us with everything you need to know about the many free, family-friendly events designed to celebrate active transportation. April 28, 2026
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Mayor Donald Clear signed an emergency proclamation at 2 p.m. Monday as crews work to repair damage across the city.
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Southbound U.S. 63 in Randolph County opens after a semitruck crash caused its closure Monday morning.
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