Local union LiUNA 955 wants the minimum wage for Mizzou workers raised to $19 per hour.
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If the referendum qualifies for the November ballot, Missouri voters would be asked whether to approve the redistricting plan passed by Republican lawmakers. A citizen group sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins accusing him of writing a biased summary, and two courts have now agreed.
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The legislation has been filed for several years but was only named as a priority by Gov. Mike Kehoe after the Missouri State High School Activities Association came under scrutiny for its hiring practices.
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The Today Show's 3rd Hour was broadcast live from the soon-to-be dedicated Route 66 Birthplace Plaza this morning. Hundreds gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Mother Road.
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The MKT Trail's Bridge 9 will be renovated to accommodate for heavier loads. Pedestrian bypasses will be available.
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Foster is relocating to Atlanta, where his wife accepted a dean position at Georgia State University.
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In April, the Missouri Theatre hosted two performances of the 'How to Train Your Dragon' score, performed alongside the film.
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African history. In a new documentary her granddaughters examine the liberation icon in all her complexity.
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Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with cold, loss and uncertainty — feeling abandoned by the U.S. allies they once fought alongside.
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In 2006, an infamous scene from The Devil Wears Prada schooled viewers on how fashion trends make their way from the runway to the clearance bin. 20 years later, what's changed?
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Introducing Centerstone, a recent rebranding of Burrell Behavioral Health that Missouri Market CEO Mat Gass says won't affect its dedication to the communities it serves: "we're just adding some new members to the family to make things just a little bit better, a little bit stronger." May is Mental Health Awareness Month. May 1, 2026
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If you’re feeling like there are more allergens in the air early this spring, you might be right. University of Missouri researchers say pollen counts do appear to be rising, year-over-year.
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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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High school music students from across Missouri are in Columbia this weekend for the MSHSAA State Music Festival. Columbia residents can expect a more crowded downtown.
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FEMA has warned of relief delays due to federal funding. Monday's storm tracked 36.51 miles with a max wind speed of 115 mph.
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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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