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Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick said he hopes the Trump administration rolls back its decision. When asked, Governor Mike Kehoe seemed to confuse the H1-B program with a different visa for agricultural workers.
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According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, August droughts will likely have an effect on when leaves change and drop. -
A plan to disperse Washington-based USDA jobs to five hubs, including Kansas City and Indianapolis, is making waves across agriculture. Critics say the shakeup could hobble the agency, while proponents say it will move staff closer to farmers and save money. -
Republicans used a procedural maneuver to cut off debate over the rules of the special session. -
The sidewalk between Fourth and Fifth Street on Broadway will be partially closed for several weeks to accommodate repairs. -
Protesters demanded that Republicans halt their efforts to redistrict Missouri and make it harder for voter-led constitutional amendments to pass. After protesting in the rotunda, rally-goers packed the Senate chambers, where lawmakers are set to take up both proposals. -
Missouri education leaders said complex licensing regulations make the child care field unattractive to prospective providers amid a statewide shortage.
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A fan caught Cal Raleigh's history-making 60th home run ball. He promptly turned the valuable memento over to 12-year-old Marcus Ruelos. -
Global health leaders expressed dismay at Kennedy's objection but vowed to move forward without the support of the U.S. -
A new Netflix show by the creator of Peaky Blinders fictionalizes the battle for control of the venerable Irish brewing company. Family drama comes to a foamy head in this eight-part series.
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Columbia City Council held a pre-council meeting and a council meeting tonight where it voted unanimously in favor of an adjustment to the water rates. -
Columbia Public Schools begins the 2025-26 school year Tuesday, featuring its partnership with a new school bus provider. -
Just to be clear, "William Shakespeare's Land of the Dead" is not an actual Shakespeare play, but rather a play set in his time period that involves a zombie attack during the first performance of "Henry V". Intrigued? Co-director Chris Bowling and actor Allan Boettger tell us more on today's show! August 18, 2025 -
Currently, the only things being recycled are blue bags containing aluminum and metal cans and some plastics. Cardboard and fiber materials are being sent to the landfill. -
On Saturday, dozens of demonstrators gathered on the lawn and steps of the Missouri Capitol for the "All Hands On Deck" rally organized by We Stand United Missouri. -
Educators say school choice programs boost student population.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Judge Yashiba Glenn Blanchard in Jefferson County, Alabama. She was elected as the county’s probate judge in November of 2024, which means she hears probate cases – and is the chief election official for the county.
They spoke about the decentralized nature of Alabama’s elections administration, what she’s learned about elections since coming into the role, and how she hopes to change the administration of elections in her community.
They spoke about the decentralized nature of Alabama’s elections administration, what she’s learned about elections since coming into the role, and how she hopes to change the administration of elections in her community.
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