A KBIA News Series exploring an emerging tickborne condition, alpha-gal syndrome, and the numerous impacts this allergy has on the people of Missouri. Reported and produced by Rebecca Smith.
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Abby Dickinson is a 23-yea-old bisexual person. They spoke about how they're casually exploring their gender identity — without putting too much pressure on themselves.
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So far, 745 people have died on Missouri roads in 2025 and officials fear that number could rise as the holiday season begins -
The Missouri Public Service Commission held a hearing to get feedback on Ameren Missouri's plans to build a new natural gas plant in Jefferson County. Community members opposed the plant, saying it would harm the environment and cost too much. -
The lab at the University of Missouri's College of Education and Human Development announced the launch of RISE-MO. -
Fifty-eight jaywalking tickets have been issued since April in Columbia, including 43 citations the past two months. -
U.S. Sen Josh Hawley's skepticism of data centers puts him at odds with some prominent Missouri Republicans, including Gov. Mike Kehoe. -
The National Head Start Association released new data this month that shows over 3,700 students from low-income families could lose access to child care. Over 1,100 staff members could lose their jobs.
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Relations between the two neighbors hit a low point this month, with fighting killing people on both sides of the border. At issue is a rise in militancy in Pakistan since the Taliban took over Afghanistan. -
Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funding to provide SNAP benefits. But it's unclear how much, or when, those funds would be provided before the funding runs dry. -
"67," pronounced "six seven," spread from a rap song, through sports and social media, to classrooms and homes across the U.S. But even the artist who coined it struggles to define it.
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On today's show, we're talking about MarkerSqueak Consulting with owner Jay Sparks while making Halloween-themed cocktails. Cheers! October 31, 2025 -
In a news release, Schnucks officials said the goal is to help food banks and pantries. -
Columbia shoppers and fans turn out for the opening of Trader Joe’s -
When it comes to molotherapy (or, "movement you love"), Softwave by Molotherapy owner Derek Parker practices what he preaches: "after my first treatment, that was the first night in two years I slept without pain and I was like, I'm sold. This is cool." October 30, 2025 -
Jefferson City's 7% lodging tax is up for renewal in the Nov. 4 election. -
Despite the federal government shutdown, Missourians on WIC will be able to redeem their benefits during the month of November. But state officials are unsure how long these benefits will remain available.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Chris McGinn. For the past year and a half, he’s been working as the executive director of the Texas Association of County Election Officials.
They spoke about some of the changes McGinn is helping make to the association, how the association balances the needs of some of the largest and smallest counties in the country, and about what’s next.
They spoke about some of the changes McGinn is helping make to the association, how the association balances the needs of some of the largest and smallest counties in the country, and about what’s next.
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