The meeting comes a day ahead of the first University of Missouri home football game of the season and just less than a year after three people were shot — and one killed — during 2025's Homecoming weekend.
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One advocate says that any budget cuts could have significant effects on Missouri communities.
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The statewide television and radio spot was developed with help from an anti-abortion medical group and will air through Sept. 30
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Trump approves over $19 million in funding for Missouri after severe storms and flooding struck the southern part of the state in early July.
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Some impacted houses of worship include those still reeling from the May 2025 tornado. Police encourage clergy members to enhance security measures and to lock away valuable property items, if possible.
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Missouri SNAP applicants will face new documentation requirements starting Oct. 1 for housing, child care and financial resources.
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One sticking point is when parents of a bully should be told about an investigation into an incident.
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Chaos unfolds at the Miami immigration court after judges are assigned mega master calendars, hearings where judges see more than 100 immigrants at once.
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The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
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Looking up at this 18th century building, it became clear the British didn't only bring their architectural style to India. They also took some of India's style home.
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Residents can now drop off glass for recycling at no cost in a new Ripple Glass bin at the Columbia landfill on Peabody Road.
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