The Voluntary Action Center headquarters opened April 6, with other services on the campus to open in the coming months.

Daniel Paulino stole the money from Velda City over the course of almost four years.

Twelve states lead by Republicans are defending President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail ballots from legal challenges mounted by Democrats.

Senate Democrats oppose measures reducing how long people have to file personal injury and uninsured motorist claims.

Just weeks before thousands of fans from around the world celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, local organizers and security partners gathered there to practice responding to emergencies.

New state law preempts a federal ban set to take effect in November.

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha ran the London Marathon in under two hours, but he only got second place. He told NPR he hopes to run his next marathon a minute faster.

The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants.

In her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, lawmakers questioned Education Secretary Linda McMahon about students' civil rights and cuts to federal education spending.

Columbia residents share memories of two community pillars: Main Squeeze and its founder Leigh Lockhart.

About half of all Missouri enrollees chose bronze plans in 2026 — the lowest-premium option with the highest deductibles — a significant shift from last year, when mid-level silver plans were the most popular.

Booneanza '26 is a county-wide, puzzle-based treasure hunt that's also a fundraiser for the Boone County History & Culture Center. On today's show, find out more about this "thrilling, competitive and challenging race" to find (and win) a diamond valued at $10,000 from treasure hunt mastermind David Wilson and Chris Campbell, BCHS executive director. April 24, 2026

The new legislation would prohibit antisemitic and discriminatory speech in schools. But the Supreme Court has already ruled that if discriminatory or hate speech causes disruption in a classroom, schools can regulate it.

The city has opened a bidding process for a new Material Recovery Facility, with submissions due May 12.

Kyngg J'Brion Prince was a vibrant and strong 11-year-old who died in April 2025 after numerous health challenges. His grandmother, Georgia, and Dr. Amruta Padhye join us on today's show to talk about his legacy and the efforts underway to name a patient room after him at Children's Hospital.