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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Officials say replacing invasive species with native trees can help restore ecosystems and support wildlife
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Missouri is preparing to open up an unlimited number of licenses to allow for marijuana research in the state. -
A free event Friday at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights will give soccer fans the chance to get an up-close look at the World Cup trophy, ahead of the international tournament's kickoff next month. The trophy tour visits Kansas City over the weekend. -
The act preventing courts and agencies from enforcing foreign and religious laws already passed the Senate unanimously. -
Meteorologist Ben Herzog gives Columbia residents tips to mitigate potential storm dangers and flooding. -
Jennifer Maritza McCauley discusses her short story collection 'Neon Steel.' She will talk about the work more at Unbound Book Festival's Warp Speed Ahead: Nerd Culture and Literature panel. -
Michelle Collins Anderson discusses her historical fiction novels The Flower Sisters and The Moonshine Women. She'll further talk about her work at Unbound Book Festival's Water of Life panel.
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Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said John Phelan, the Navy's top civilian official, was "departing the administration, effective immediately." Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy. -
Tesla's profits were up from this time last year. But the company warned investors to prepare for expensive investments in next-generation technology like humanoid robots and AI.
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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 -
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Samuel Cohen discusses 'Banning Books in America: Not a How-To.' He'll further talk about the work during Unbound Book Festival's Community Silences panel.
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