The Unbound Book Festival comes to downtown Columbia each spring. They aim "to bring nationally and internationally recognized authors of world-class renown to Columbia, Missouri, to talk about their books, their work, and their lives."
KBIA has been talking to some of the authors, and will release seven of those conversations this week.
KBIA has been talking to some of the authors, and will release seven of those conversations this week.
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The Safe House of Southeast Missouri
The Safe House in Cape Girardeau provides safe shelter, case management, a 24-hour crisis hotline and more for people experiencing domestic violence throughout Southeast Missouri.
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The proposed constitutional amendment gives lawmakers five years to expand transaction-based taxes to make up for revenue lost by eliminating the state income tax. -
Missouri lawmakers are considering right-to-repair bills that would give consumers more control to fix their machinery. -
Columbia is home to a growing population of renters, and that brings its own challenges for Columbia Neighborhood Watch. -
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Legislation approved by the House on Monday would target people who share deepfakes of a child and ban social media for children under 16 who don't have parental consent. -
A Missouri bill that would outlaw hemp-derived products has a new section to protect cannabis workers’ right to organize.
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The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren't replenished soon. -
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be headlined by a mentalist instead of a comedian. Oz Pearlman tells NPR he hopes to unify, delight and puzzle the crowd — but can't reveal how.
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Federal cuts coming to Medicaid in 2027 will deepen revenue losses at MU Health Care and other hospitals. -
Missouri’s net farm income is projected to decline by 6% this year due to a reduction in livestock receipt. -
The annual Student Designer Fashion Show at Stephens College is "a good visual of what's possible right here in the middle of the middle of the middle of the Midwest," according to professor Monica McMurry. Catch the 82nd 'Collections' show - featuring fashions from Sofia Schaefer Ramos - this Saturday in Columbia! April 20, 2026 -
The search engine was released on April 13 and allows users to input details about their health history and find clinical trials they are qualified for. -
The Education Department has narrowed the distinction between graduate and professional degrees to limit federal spending. -
The act preventing courts and agencies from enforcing foreign and religious laws already passed the Senate unanimously.
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