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As local leaders are considering an expansion to the Boone County Jail, the Columbia No New Jail Coalition is pushing back.
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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. -
The suit alleges that the city had unlawful private meetings with developers and attempted to evade requirements of The Missouri Sunshine Law. -
Boone County spends $2.5 million a year on housing inmates in other counties because its own jail is overcrowded. -
A bill condemning antisemitic and other hate speech was sent to governor's desk, while others are headed to the Senate. -
The Missouri House also passed legislation Thursday creating cross-reporting requirements for child and animal abuse cases as well as a bill to restrict SNAP and Medicaid eligibility to U.S. citizens. -
The bill hits on a topic which has led to more than 200,000 lawsuits against fertilizer companies.
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Voters will decide on two City Council races and three seats on the Columbia School Board in Tuesday’s election. -
Following the theft of coins from City of Columbia parking meters, accessibility advocates are weighing in about whether the city should move to a digital-only operation. -
In 2025, the Alzheimer’s Association says some 226,000 Missourians provided unpaid care to loved ones with dementia. But many caregivers live in rural areas where resources are scarce and could be in danger of further cuts in the state budget. -
Local Motion and City of Refuge teamed up to get personal need supplies for the City of Refuge's clients, all while limiting fossil fuel use. -
Even if you can't make the opening reception this Saturday, April 11, there's still plenty of time to stop by the Montminy Gallery in Columbia and check out 'For the Love of Locals', an art exhibit featuring works by Lisa Bartlett, Jane Mudd and David Spear, who's on the show today along with gallery director Callie Brinkman. April 7, 2026 -
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