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The 2022 Missouri Nursing Workforce report says around 7% Missouri nurses work out of state, of whom 5% work in bordering states — a trend advocates say continues to grow. -
Due to extreme flooding of the Lower Missouri River in the past few decades, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exploring several options to help curb this flooding. -
After legislation prohibiting three-cueing as a primary instructional method passed last year, legislators are now aiming for an outright ban. -
Jason West explains the city's process of resuming utility disconnects as the temperatures continue to rise. -
Filmmaker Patrick Xavier Bresnan discusses his film "First They Came for My College," premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest. -
Filmmaker Sharon Liese discusses her film "Seized," which was selected to be the sixth annual Show Me True/False film.
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The FDA's controversial vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is leaving the agency. It's the second time he has abruptly departed following decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs. -
Several speakers at Jackson's funeral invoked his hallmark catchphrases: "Keep hope alive" and "I am somebody." -
Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
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Filmmaker Sasha Waters discusses her film Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest. -
The Boone County Commission is considering an amendment to the county's senior real estate tax program policy that would remove the requirement for annual renewal. -
True/False officials declined multiple interview requests about any changes to this year's safety plan. -
The University of Missouri hosted a discussion and Q&A with the Gov. Mike Kehoe, who spoke on topics relating to agriculture technology, funding and education. -
Reigning Miss Boone County's Teen Emerson Cohen sees pageantry as an opportunity for personal growth and outreach. On today's show, find out more about her community service initiative - fostering inclusion for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) - which stems from her relationship with her aunt who has special needs. March 4, 2026 -
Filmmaker Carolina González Valencia discusses her film, "How to Clean a House in Ten Easy Steps," premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest.
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Hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon had the opportunity to speak with election administrators from across the county and world at PLEJ, including a special live taping with Carolina Lopez, the executive director of PLEJ. They spoke about the history of PLEJ, as well as how it has grown and benefited election administrators across the county.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
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