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Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the pregnancy divorce bill into law Tuesday as well as vast criminal justice and anti-sex trafficking legislation.
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Court records show that James Faup pleaded guilty in 2013 to also stealing coins from at least three campus parking garages. -
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.
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To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration investigation has cut schools off from new data.
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The University cited a July 2025 Department of Justice memo as motivation to cut funding. Memos are not federal law. -
For nearly 40 years, Show Me Central Habitat for Humanity has benefitted from Broadway Christian Church's annual community garage sale. On today's show, John Poehlmann and Jennifer James join us to talk about this year's sale - which is always a "massive undertaking" - and what specific housing project will benefit from the proceeds. April 6, 2026 -
Owen Ramsingh, the Columbia man who was detained by ICE late last year, has been banned from the United States. Despite efforts from the Columbia community, he was deported to the Netherlands in February. -
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Our District After Dark series makes its next stop at Hittsville, home of Uprise Bakery, Ragtag Cinema, and Hitt Records. We chat with Tim Pilcher, Ragtag Cinema director, and Kyle Cook, owner of Hitt Records, as we tour this historic property that was once a Coca-Cola bottling plant. April 3, 2026
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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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