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5:53 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

New bill may cause tax-hike on cigarettes

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The latest bill would raise the state’s cigarette tax from 17 cents per pack to a dollar and 9-and-a-half cents per pack.

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Science, Health and Technology
5:48 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

Mexico ambulance service postponed

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An ambulance service in Mexico has halted construction on a new building because of what it is calling unfit infrastructure.  

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Business
5:45 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

Jefferson City memorial airport gets funding

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The Jefferson City memorial Airport has received a grant that will offset the operating costs and pay for the resurfacing of the main runway.

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Politics
5:39 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

McCaskill to run for re-election

Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri has officially begun her re-election campaign, the first and only Democrat so far in a contest that has attracted several Republicans.

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Politics
5:27 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

St. Charles county caucus rescheduled

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The Missouri Republican Party rescheduled the controversial St. Charles County Caucus for April 10th. 

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Science, Health and Technology
5:23 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

Zebra mussels found north of kansas city

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The Missouri Department of Conservation says zebra mussels have been found in Smithville Lake, a reservoir north of Kansas City.

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Politics
5:19 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

Missouri group get their say with state legislators

Organizers of a proposed ballot initiative that would make it harder for Missouri legislators to overturn voter-approved laws say they are abandoning their efforts.

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Arts and Culture
2:00 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

CoMo Weekender: No More Rain Edition ft. Sausage, Sewn Glass and Cabaret

Sure, the rain rain did not go away. Instead, it came again every day. But, that’s no reason to be a homebody this weekend! Treat yourself to a sausage in Hermann or visit some shows and galleries around Columbia. Just pack an umbrella and a pair of wellies (aka rain boots) in case we’re in for more Londontown showers.

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Off the Clock
1:54 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

Second chance, first opportunity through basketball

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Douglass High School senior Chartez Westbrook, 19, dribbles up the court during the Class 2 District 7 quarterfinals against Salisbury in Sturgeon on March 1.

This week we hit the basketball court for a story about how, sometimes, the game can take on a deeper meaning. And stay tuned till the end of the show, where we have a new Sonic ID, this time from Speaker’s Circle.

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Agriculture
1:49 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

Fake meat from Missouri

The "soy chicken" product designed by University of Missouri food scientists, front, looks a lot like real chicken, back. (Jeremy Bernfeld/Harvest Public Media)

While only 2 or 3 percent of people in the U.S. are vegetarians, more than 40 percent of Americans age 18-29 choose to eat meatless once a week, according to market research firm Innova Insights.

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