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Meet the Wilsons
5:28 pm
Tue May 1, 2012

"Like any other American family"

Sue Wilson says her family is “just like any other American family,” in her words. The family of four is almost always on the go—basketball games, ballet recitals and so on. But for her two sons, Josh and Ryan, sports have opened up a world that once seemed closed to them. KBIA’s Nick Gass has this audio postcard.

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Science, Health and Technology
4:44 pm
Tue May 1, 2012

Missouri health centers receive funding boost

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services granted over 10 million dollars to Missouri health centers Tuesday. As part of the Affordable Care Act, the nation’s new health care law, the funds are going to five community health centers across the state. Martin Kramer is a spokesperson for the U.S. Health, Resources and Services Administration. He says the funds will allow the centers to expand their services to more people in need.

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Politics
4:36 pm
Tue May 1, 2012

Nixon now open to compromise on workers' comp.

After vetoing a bill that would have changed the state's workers' compensation system, Missouri's governor now says he would be open to a compromise with Republican lawmakers.

In a letter to Senate leaders, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon says he would sign legislation that would prevent employees from suing their co-workers over on-the-job injuries.

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Crime
4:31 pm
Tue May 1, 2012

Boone County judge urges third murder trial

A Boone County judge has ruled that a Chillicothe man twice convicted in the 1990 slaying of a Missouri farm wife was victim of "a manifest injustice" and should have his conviction set aside.

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Politics
9:05 am
Tue May 1, 2012

Mo. lawmakers approve veteran job training measure

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The measure would help military veterans receive on-the-job training for private sector jobs.

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that could help military veterans receive on-the-job training for private-sector jobs.

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Politics
8:59 am
Tue May 1, 2012

Proposed housing development worries north Columbia residents

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A housing development in north Columbia has area residents worried about the future of their neighborhood.

Members of a neighborhood association in north Columbia are expressing concern about how their neighborhood will be affected by a planned multiple-unit development on the corner of Walnut Street and College Avenue. At a meeting Monday the North Central Columbia Neighborhood Association requested the developers put $1 million in a form of a trust to give back to the community.

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Intersection
6:18 pm
Mon April 30, 2012

News and information during a disaster

Watch the show and join the conversation on the Intersection website.

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Weather
6:06 pm
Mon April 30, 2012

Boone County flooding expected to slow

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Boone County experienced flash flooding today due to extreme rainfall last night.

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Politics
6:01 pm
Mon April 30, 2012

State of Missouri considers new slogan

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A new slogan may be included in marketing the state of Missouri. 

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Politics
5:54 pm
Mon April 30, 2012

Nixon urges lawmakers pass several key budget items

With three weeks left in the legislative session, Governor Jay Nixon is urging lawmakers to fund

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