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Columbia passed an ordinance in early March requiring bars serving alcohol to be certified by the city to stay open later on World Cup game days.
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A federal policy “loophole” that allowed hemp products to hit the market is set to close in November. -
Proponents of the legislation who spoke at a Monday committee hearing, including St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski, said life in prison without parole is more humane and still effective. -
If the court strikes the new map, congressional redistricting would revert to the prior map which keeps the bulk of Kansas City within one district. -
The True/False Film Fest was this past weekend, and one of the film's shown, “American Doctor” follows three physicians who've provided medical care in Gaza during the last few years. KBIA's Rebecca Smith sat down with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, one of the protagonists of the film, to speak about his work in Gaza and how it looks different from the care he provides here at home.
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A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims. Their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.
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MU Show-Me Opera is performing Engelbert Humperdinck's 'Hansel & Gretel' under the direction of Christina Ray this weekend at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. On today's show, enjoy a performance of the song 'Evening Prayer' by Kennedy Kinnick and Grace Gard! March 11, 2026 -
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Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe says this Saturday's 2nd annual Community Summit is a free, open-house event designed for residents to interact directly with every city department, learn about city operations, and vote on their priorities for budgeting and services. Parking downtown will be free! March 10, 2026
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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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