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CoMo Preservation and The District are making an effort to preserve Columbia’s historic architecture through their new CoMo Brick & Mortar Project.
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The Supreme Court will examine claims that allege Bayer failed to include a cancer risk warning on its popular weedkiller. If Bayer wins, it could prevent others from suing over the failure to provide health warnings. -
As the United States’ first federal highway system, Route 66 connected people and places across the country. It was also a symbol of independence and adventure. -
More than 600 Missourians on Medicaid have given birth with help of doula since late 2024, when the program was launched as part of an effort to combat the state's poor birth outcome. -
Last July, a St. Louis judge struck down a 2017 ordinance that required gun owners to use lockboxes if they want to leave firearms in unattended vehicles. -
The Columbia School Board approved an increase of 20% to employee medical insurance premiums Thursday. -
Voters earmarked the money for veterans services, public defenders and substance use treatment, but Missouri budget plans would leave tens of millions unavailable for some programs
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OpenAI said Tuesday that it was "saying goodbye to the Sora app" and that it would share more soon about how to preserve what users already created on the app. -
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America's skeptical Group of Seven allies on the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring. -
Tech company Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI system, is suing the Trump administration over the government labeling it a "supply chain risk."
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Our District After Dark series continues with a visit to Teller's and Sake Japanese Bistro, two popular downtown Columbia restaurants that most people are unaware share ownership. At Teller's we visit with front-of-house manager Dani Doyen, and at Sake, co-owner Deb Rust. March 20, 2026 -
The United States and Israel have been at war with Iran since February, when a series of air strikes killed Iran’s leader. Some of the planes being used in the conflict are headquartered at Missouri’s Whiteman Air Force Base. -
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Now, it is largely available across Missouri. But a proposed budget cut could dramatically reduce its availability. -
The MU men's basketball game against Miami isn't just the hottest ticket in town — it's the most expensive in the country. -
Missouri farmers learned strategies for hiring efficiency and cost management as visa delays and workforce gaps strain local agriculture. -
The Give 5 program at Heart of Missouri United Way is a free, three-day initiative aimed at retirees and those over 55, designed to match them with local, non-profit volunteer opportunities. Lorraine Gustavis, program coordinator, and David Christian, program graduate and UW board member, join us to promote the next "cohort" coming up in April! March 19, 2026
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Hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon had the opportunity to speak with election administrators from across the county and world at PLEJ, including a special live taping with Carolina Lopez, the executive director of PLEJ. They spoke about the history of PLEJ, as well as how it has grown and benefited election administrators across the county.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
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