The Unbound Book Festival comes to downtown Columbia each spring. They aim "to bring nationally and internationally recognized authors of world-class renown to Columbia, Missouri, to talk about their books, their work, and their lives."
KBIA has been talking to some of the authors, and will release seven of those conversations this week.
KBIA has been talking to some of the authors, and will release seven of those conversations this week.
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Officials say replacing invasive species with native trees can help restore ecosystems and support wildlife
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In a 101-48 vote, House lawmakers approve a bill that would place restrictions on transgender Missourians. -
The legislation would spell out when people convicted in other states must register in Missouri and when some offenders can ask a court to shorten their time on the list -
The proposed constitutional amendment gives lawmakers five years to expand transaction-based taxes to make up for revenue lost by eliminating the state income tax. -
Missouri lawmakers are considering right-to-repair bills that would give consumers more control to fix their machinery. -
Columbia is home to a growing population of renters, and that brings its own challenges for Columbia Neighborhood Watch. -
The council also approved Love Columbia's lease despite transparency concerns
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Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said John Phelan, the Navy's top civilian official, was "departing the administration, effective immediately." Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy. -
Tesla's profits were up from this time last year. But the company warned investors to prepare for expensive investments in next-generation technology like humanoid robots and AI. -
The El Gamal family has been held in ICE detention for more than 320 days. They are not alone: the number of immigrants who've been in ICE detention for over a year has skyrocketed.
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The search engine was released on April 13 and allows users to input details about their health history and find clinical trials they are qualified for. -
The Education Department has narrowed the distinction between graduate and professional degrees to limit federal spending. -
The act preventing courts and agencies from enforcing foreign and religious laws already passed the Senate unanimously. -
Meteorologist Ben Herzog gives Columbia residents tips to mitigate potential storm dangers and flooding. -
Jennifer Maritza McCauley discusses her short story collection 'Neon Steel.' She will talk about the work more at Unbound Book Festival's Warp Speed Ahead: Nerd Culture and Literature panel. -
Michelle Collins Anderson discusses her historical fiction novels The Flower Sisters and The Moonshine Women. She'll further talk about her work at Unbound Book Festival's Water of Life panel.
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