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Sophie Freeman is a queer woman who grew up in a “very small, rural, conservative town” in the Missouri Bootheel. She spoke about exploring her sexuality during the COVID-19 pandemic and unlearning harmful LGBTQ+ stereotypes.
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A manufacturer of industrial circuit breakers announced Tuesday that it will expand its Columbia plant as part of a broader investment in facilities across the county. -
The company plans to hire 225 to 250 employees at its new Mexico processing facility. -
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will no longer be under the control of the mayor’s office and instead will be overseen by a governor-appointed board. -
The Arnold Republican has been heavily involved in efforts to ban most abortions. -
With less than a week to go to negotiate insurance plans, MU Health Care says it's likely that customers with Anthem will see their insurance plans falter. -
No-excuse absentee voting opened Tuesday in Boone County for the April 8 municipal election.
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Recently, green card and visa holders have been facing tougher scrutiny at airports. Immigration attorneys give tips on how reduce the chances of running into problems while traveling. -
American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration. -
The Women's National Football Conference kicks off its sixth season this weekend. The Jersey Shore Wave is one of the new teams joining the league this year.
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Today's guest, Marybeth Bohn, lost her daughter, Christina, to suicide in 2021 because she had Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD, a hormone-based mood disorder. Hear Christina's story on today's show. March 28, 2025 -
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Childcare can be difficult to find and difficult to afford - especially on a teacher’s salary. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith has more on one new program in Moberly that aims to keep teachers in their classrooms. -
We're less than a week away from the start of the SEC Food Fight fundraiser for Tiger Pantry, Mizzou's on-campus, student-run food bank. Outreach coordinator Reanna Munjoy says your non-perishable food items, hygiene products and monetary contributions will help edge out the other SEC schools: "last year we got 4th place...we lost to Texas." March 27, 2025 -
University of Missouri Health Care and UnitedHealthcare announced an extension of their existing contract today that will last until April 30, 2027.
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