In this season premiere of Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan, Stephanie sits down with KBIA Morning Edition host Darren Hellwege to discuss "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest. It's a rebellious track about running amok under the cover of night. The Donnas covered it in 2001.
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A Columbia resident will soon be deported to the Netherlands after a judge issued a lifetime ban on returning to the United States.
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Audra Sergel is a queer woman in her late 40s who's an active member of the community through her role as the artistic director of the Quorus, an LGBTQ+ choir. She spoke about the importance of love, support and music in hard times. -
The Consumers Council of Missouri Wednesday filed a motion for a rehearing in the Ameren Missouri case setting terms and rates for large customers like data centers. The commission has already issued an order supporting Ameren's rates, which take effect Thursday. -
The shelter near Conley Road and U.S. 63 was removed at the request of a shopping mall property manager. -
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe met with UM System President Mun Choi this week to discuss crime in Columbia. -
Some tree farms in the central U.S. are selling more potted Christmas trees as people seek out an eco-friendly option or look to get more than one use out of their evergreens. -
The ballot measure also includes a ban on gender affirming health care for minors. Judges reissued the summary statement that voters will see on November 2026 ballots to make clear rights were being repealed, not newly established.
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The head of the NTSB is voicing strong opposition to provisions in the defense policy bill. The NTSB says the House bill would undermine safety improvements made after the mid-air collision near DCA. -
Congress is calling for action in response to reporting last week from NPR that "claim shark" companies are using aggressive tactics to make millions off of veterans, despite warnings from VA's that it may be illegal. -
Philip Rivers is coming out of retirement at age 44 for a shot at playing for the Indianapolis Colts, who are struggling to make the playoffs. He last played in the NFL in 2021.
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So far this year, 128 pedestrians have been killed — a troubling 22% increase over the same period in 2024. -
The plans are the result of legislation Gov. Mike Kehoe passed in July, after four years of debate. Consumers can choose from four plans, with optional dental and vision coverage. -
Columbia Parking Utility staff will begin updating downtown parking meters to the new $1 hourly rate on Monday, Jan. 5. -
On today's show, Sips on the Go founder (and Mizzou senior) Reagan Eaves makes a Pink Orchard and a Dr. Sweet for AC while talking about the origins of her business and what she plans to do after graduation! December 5, 2025 -
The $441 million project between Rocheport and Columbia will include a third lane in each direction, 14 new bridge structures, new north and south outer road connections across Perche Creek and improvements to the interchanges between Route J and U.S. 63. -
Local children's book author Aaron Fox is our guest today. Aaron has written four books, including 'How Truman Found His Roar'. (A great gift for your favorite youngster this Christmas!) December 4, 2025
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Eduardo Repilloza Fernández. He’s the Director General of Transparencia Electoral, an election organization in Latin America that is working to promote and protect democracy through election observation, research and training.
They spoke about the work of the organization, the focus the organization has placed on data privacy for individual voters and about how the work of the organization is important to the security of democracy in the region.
They spoke about the work of the organization, the focus the organization has placed on data privacy for individual voters and about how the work of the organization is important to the security of democracy in the region.
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