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MU Extension recently launched a new set of informational guides for Missourians who have been diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome.
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Algae is a 'little vacuum' for microplastics. Midwest scientists think it could clean up the problemMicroplastics are all over the environment and even inside human bodies. Researchers have found a type of bioengineered algae that can clean up these particles. -
After an Oklahoma man was killed by a tiger at his preserve last year, the incident put a spotlight on safety risks of owning big cats. Some animal welfare advocates say federal regulations don’t go far enough to protect these animals and the people interacting with them. -
CoMo Preservation and The District are making an effort to preserve Columbia’s historic architecture through their new CoMo Brick & Mortar Project. -
Experts say the current enrollment numbers may still fall in the coming weeks. Many enrollees were automatically re-enrolled and remain in a grace period to pay their premiums. -
In Greene and Webster Counties, many patients say they were unable to find plans that include CoxHealth providers, forcing them to switch coverage, change doctors or go without care. -
The President’s Cup, collegiate chess’s national championship — known as the Final Four to players — brings together the top four teams in North America.
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Hundreds of immigrants have been arrested at immigration courthouses. It is unclear whether the federal government's admission could lead to some of those arrests being overturned. -
The roots music maverick did something rare in the streaming era: landed an album that's only available on CD, cassette and LP — without his name on the sleeve — in the top five of the albums chart. -
The motion is part of a lawsuit challenging President Trump and the Center's board, who now refer to the complex as "The Trump Kennedy Center."
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Jacob Adams and Tara Lowe are both majoring in communication at William Woods University in Fulton. For their senior capstone project, they're partnering with Columbia's Day Dreams Foundation - an organization of which AC is the executive director - on a multi-platform project that furthers Day Dreams' mission of removing financial barriers in order for children to participate in extracurricular activities. March 26, 2026 -
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Linda Blockus & Amani Zaire, '26 Undergraduate Visual Art and Design ShowcaseThe Undergraduate Visual Art and Design Showcase (VADS) is "not just an art show," according to Dr. Linda Blockus, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at Mizzou. Across-the-board creative disciplines participate each year, like artist and guest Amani Zaire. She shows us an award-winning piece she made for last year's show! March 25, 2026 -
Iron Gate Real Estate advisors Dean and Amber Klempke stop by to talk about the spring housing market in mid-Missouri, which they describe as "crazy-busy." If you're in the market for a house below $350K, "perseverance is key," as that price point is popular with many buyers. March 24, 2026 -
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Hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon had the opportunity to speak with election administrators from across the county and world at PLEJ, including a special live taping with Carolina Lopez, the executive director of PLEJ. They spoke about the history of PLEJ, as well as how it has grown and benefited election administrators across the county.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
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