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The University cited a July 2025 Department of Justice memo as motivation to cut funding. Memos are not federal law.
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A Missouri bill that would mandate the counting and tracking of an allergy to mammalian products passed the house Thursday by a wide margin. -
Police Chief Kurt Frisz said 10 officers will undergo an online, self-paced training that gives them quicker access to ICE in order to determine the status of individuals found without legal status. -
Boone County Clerk Brianna L. Lennon clarified Missouri's absentee mail-in ballots fall outside of the executive order's definition. -
Key oil transportation routes remain closed due to war in Iran, causing increased gas costs. Columbia businesses are paying the price. -
The Aug. 4 primary election will feature a slew of competitive regional contests and some crowded races for congressional seats. -
New University of Missouri and MU Extension program wants to bring Missourians together through classes and community programs.
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The astronauts on Artemis II will observe parts of the moon rarely seen by human eyes. A NASA planetary scientist said it will offer a vital perspective for lunar research. -
Hall's late-night show gave hip-hop a home on TV and helped propel Bill Clinton to the White House. "I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid," he says. Hall's memoir is Arsenio. -
The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.
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Missouri lawmakers considered a bill Tuesday that would create competitive market for energy. -
Currently under federal law, convicted people with drug charges are banned from receiving SNAP benefits. A proposed Missouri House bill would opt out of the federal ban. -
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This year's Unbound Book Festival takes place April 16-19 in Columbia. Executive director Kerry Townsend joins us to talk about this year's keynote speaker, Terry Tempest Williams, and share general festival information. Plus, author and panelist Lisa Knopp, via Zoom, talks about her book, 'Bread: A Memoir of Hunger'. March 31, 2026 -
Boone Health is now looking to build a cardiology group of their own before May 6.
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In this episode, hosts Brianna Lennon and Eric Fey speak with Lauren Prather and Thad Kousser, the co-directors of the Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections based at the University of California-San Diego. They spoke about some of the research they have done, which shows simple and effective ways for election administrators to connect with their constituents and grow trust in elections. This includes office tours, video office tours, simple and “authentic” social media videos and more.
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