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The Missouri House initially perfected the bill last month but sent it back to committee, where the measure was ultimately split into two pieces of legislation. -
Filmmaker Ross McClean discusses his film "No Mean City," making its U.S. premiere at True/False Film Fest. -
Missouri lawmakers argue that the state education officials must make it easier for families to understand students' academic performance. Educators believe it disproportionately punishes districts serving socioeconomically disadvantaged students. -
The School Board will discuss the proposed change at its March 19 work session. -
Vox Magazine's Cayli Yanagida and KBIA's Aminah Jenkins discuss the historical Noble Court neighborhood and how its residents continue to keep their community alive by reliving their history. -
The supplemental spending bill, which pushes total state appropriations to almost $55 billion, was the first legislation sent to Kehoe's desk.
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The war is no longer just about the U.S., Israel and Iran. More countries are getting caught in the political crossfire or being drawn into the fighting themselves. -
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave." He also apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries. -
The Trump administration says it is "laser focused" and mission driven, but the messaging has been varied. The range of cited motivations for striking Iran now are sometimes at odds with each other.
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Brunch restaurant by day, community event space by night, Cafe Berlin has something for everyone, including now vegans and vegetarians! On today's show, Sam Johnson, co-owner and head chef, and Adrienne Luther Johnson, events coordinator, tell us more about their new menu options for those who don't eat meat. Says Sam: "It wasn't necessarily how do I make food healthy? It was how do I make vegan food delicious?" March 6, 2026 -
Filmmaker Sraiyanti Haricharan discusses her film 'Auto Queens,' playing at this year's True/False Film Fest. -
Director Poh Si Teng and subject Dr. Feroze Sidwha discuss "American Doctor," playing at True/False Film Fest. -
Maplewood Barn Theatre, a Columbia staple for 53 years, is hosting its first-ever Hall of Fame gala and induction ceremony next month at the Country Club of Missouri. Current president Morgan Dennehy reveals the list of the five inductees on today's show! March 5, 2026 -
Filmmaker Sasha Waters discusses her film Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest. -
The Boone County Commission is considering an amendment to the county's senior real estate tax program policy that would remove the requirement for annual renewal.
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Hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon had the opportunity to speak with election administrators from across the county and world at PLEJ, including a special live taping with Carolina Lopez, the executive director of PLEJ. They spoke about the history of PLEJ, as well as how it has grown and benefited election administrators across the county.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
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