A KBIA News Series exploring an emerging tickborne condition, alpha-gal syndrome, and the numerous impacts this allergy has on the people of Missouri. Reported and produced by Rebecca Smith.
A national healthcare scorecard says Missouri doctors may be prescribing too much antipsychotic medication. The practice is particularly prevalent among older Missourians.
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Food banks say they could see demand increase if low-income Missourians miss benefit checks.
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The Missouri Public Service Commission is assessing effectiveness of utility bill aid for low-income residents and seniors.
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Though food banks statewide said they have mostly made up shortfalls from cancelled deliveries, some worry that coming changes to SNAP will leave Missourians hungrier.
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Catherine Hanaway was previously sworn in as Missouri's 45th Attorney General during a private ceremony on Monday, September 8.
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Threats to democracy at both the national and state levels fueled Missourians to rally at more than 30 locations across the state Saturday as part of No Kings demonstrations.
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Congressman Sam Graves of Tarkio is trying to pass a major overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including taking it out of the purview of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Billboard has revised its system of removing songs from the Hot 100 singles chart once they've gotten too old to qualify as contemporary hits.
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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
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Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.
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In the market for a new house? Today's conversation with Iron Gate Real Estate advisors Dean and Amber Klempke is encouraging: "it's a more normal type of market, I think, than what we've seen in the last few years. And that's okay, we're here for it. People can actually afford to buy houses." October 20, 2025
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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and Gans Creek Wild Area will be closed for a managed deer hunt on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4.
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The employees were placed on paid administrative leave in September after they reshared a post critical of Charlie Kirk.
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Trent Rash is a gay man who spent many years trying to convince himself that he wasn't gay. He spoke about coming out in midlife and how he had that conversation with his kids.
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Researchers said limiting carbohydrates helps the body produce ketones — an alternative energy source that can fuel the brain when glucose use is impaired.
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Creating Space offers comprehensive home organizing services, including packing and unpacking, for projects of any size, from single pantries to entire houses. Owner Lindsay Tagai says she operates on a "judgement-free philosophy," noting that it can be "...an emotional process. We are very patient. Sometimes there's tears, we have hugs." October 17, 2025
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Lisa Marie Manning Bridges, the Registrar of Voters in the Parish of Orleans in Louisiana.
They spoke about the unique nature of Louisiana elections, how the work is divvied up by different parish offices and how the parish works alongside the Louisiana Secretary of State to serve their voters.
They spoke about the unique nature of Louisiana elections, how the work is divvied up by different parish offices and how the parish works alongside the Louisiana Secretary of State to serve their voters.
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