City staff assured regulatory standards would be met, but the Planning and Zoning Commission Chair criticized use of the floodplain area for housing units.
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Judge to decide which maps are in place for midterm elections.
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Columbia launched a pavement preservation program in 2025.
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The Missouri Department of Health & Services unveiled its new “Master Plan on Aging” last week. This ten-year plan is designed to help guide the state’s priorities for seniors and adults with disabilities.
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The trial will determine the constitutionality of the ballot language for a potential statewide vote.
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A bill indefinitely extending the ban on gender affirming care for minors was finalized Monday following intense debate.
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Current law in Missouri requires schools to have a program if 3% of its students are identified as gifted, but it doesn't require screenings.
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A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, authorities said. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is eliminating a Clean Air Act finding from 2009 that is the basis for much of the federal government's actions to rein in climate change.
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Hat tricks have a rich history in hockey, but it didn't start there. For NPR's Word of the Week, we trace the term's some 150-year-history and why it's particularly special on the hockey rink.
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In this episode of Behind the Issue, Editor-in-chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer Sophie Lindberg about how Columbia doctor Bret Barrier’s marble-making hobby strengthened his connection to community and to God.
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The bill would make it easier for victims to seek damages and allow prostitution convictions to be more easily expunged.
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Missouri may soon have more comprehensive policies protecting children with severe food allergies.
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We're celebrating our 2nd anniversary today with Party Perfectly owner Sam Boisclair - she's responsible for the balloons you see on our set - and our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few of our favorite moments from 2025! February 5, 2026
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The bill sets new, higher minimum percentages of prison terms to be served before an offender is eligible for parole.
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Commerce Bank's president urges small businesses to reassess their plans and consider creative ways to meet potential demand.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Bill Gates, the director of Arizona State University Mechanics of Democracy Lab.
They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes.
They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes.
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