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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The Missouri Hemp Trade Association called on Gov. Mike Kehoe to veto a bill that would pull intoxicating hemp products from convenience stores, bars and restaurants statewide.
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Montana was on track to start reimbursing doulas, who support new and expectant parents, through Medicaid this year. But state officials halted that plan amid a budget shortfall. Other such services deemed optional under Medicaid are at risk nationwide as states brace for federal cuts. -
As local leaders are considering an expansion to the Boone County Jail, the Columbia No New Jail Coalition is pushing back. -
The suit alleges that the city had unlawful private meetings with developers and attempted to evade requirements of The Missouri Sunshine Law. -
Legislation signed by the governor allows prosecutors to request a hearing to certify a young person as an adult and increases the minimum prison time adults must serve before becoming eligible for parole -
ASUM will lose $30,000 in funding by 2027, threatening opportunities for lobbying and internships across all UM System campuses. -
Boone County spends $2.5 million a year on housing inmates in other counties because its own jail is overcrowded.
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The Trump administration is moving to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of extremists involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack who earlier received commutations instead of full pardons. -
President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports. -
In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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A bill condemning antisemitic and other hate speech was sent to governor's desk, while others are headed to the Senate. -
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