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.
AP Photo/Patrick Sison
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.
Brian Munoz
/
St. Louis Public Radio
Jana Rose Schleis
/
KBIA
MISSOURI NEWS
-
Columbia is home to a growing population of renters, and that brings its own challenges for Columbia Neighborhood Watch. -
The council also approved Love Columbia's lease despite transparency concerns -
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 from convenience stores, bars and restaurants has a new section to protect cannabis workers’ right to organize. -
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.
NPR TOP STORIES
-
The move paves the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, the president's nominee to head the central bank. -
The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed. -
The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.
MORE FROM KBIA and the Missouri News Network
-
The technology aims to help electricity system recover from and prevent power outages. -
Missouri lawmakers are considering right-to-repair bills that would give consumers more control to fix their machinery. -
Since 2016, MU's Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy has taught the history and contemporary relevance of American constitutional democracy to small, discussion-based classes. Director Jay Sexton says, "what a great time to be studying this really important and now fraught topic." April 21, 2026 -
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.
KBIA Newscasts
Get behind-the-scenes look into our coverage delivered to your inbox every month.
In this episode, hosts Brianna Lennon and Eric Fey interview their kids, then have the tables turned on them as the kids ask questions of the parents about elections and election administration.They spoke about… lots of things really, but definitely NOT politics.
Missouri Health Talks
The Daily Blend
