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In this episode of Behind the Issue, Editor-in-Chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer and opera singer Katie Grawitch about how Landlocked Opera is redefining what opera means in mid-Missouri.
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While Missouri's drought this fall may not have much of an impact on snowfall, it could affect severe weather next spring. -
Columbia is one of the first cities in the country to receive the substantial food donation, just in time for Thanksgiving. -
Local establishments prepare for an influx of visitors for NCAA's Division I cross country championships. -
A three-judge federal panel struck down Texas' new congressional map on racial gerrymandering grounds. Challenges to Missouri's map don't involve the same type of claim. -
As the city works to rebuild its recycling program, paper and cardboard products will now be accepted at the curb. -
Missouri lawmakers in 2022 passed a sweeping elections bill that included a photo ID requirement to vote and limitations on registering voters. Challenges to both provisions were heard at the Missouri Supreme in separate cases.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WVXU listener Dennis Pattinson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa. -
Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there's a bubble that will soon pop.
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A whistleblower, who is both white and male, was informed he was not eligible for an at-large position on the MSHSAA Board of Directors because of his race and gender. -
Leaders in The District, emphasize the need for sustainable support beyond federal funding. -
Conservation methods can help rejuvenate farmland, but cost and quality are a concern. -
Officials announced new flights out of the Columbia Regional Airport at a news conference Tuesday morning. -
In one corner, we've got Trish Koetting with advice on how to decorate your table; in the other, Jim "Hoss" Koetting prepares a 22 lbs turkey. Needless to say, if you love Thanksgiving, you'll love today's show! November 18, 2025 -
Gambling websites are already competing for the market, which will open to Missouri gamblers on December 1.
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Redeem your beer book at 20 establishments across Mid-MO and support KBIA
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Brian Kruse. He’s the Douglas County Election Commissioner based in Omaha, Nebraska. They spoke about how elections work in Nebraska, as well as the unique way Nebraska ensures there’s enough poll workers — by drafting them.
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