A KBIA News Series exploring an emerging tickborne condition, alpha-gal syndrome, and the numerous impacts this allergy has on the people of Missouri. Reported and produced by Rebecca Smith.
Local shelters are pooling their resources as temperatures are expected to drop again this weekend.
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After providing more than $100 million in free plays to lure customers, FanDuel and Draftkings, the sports books dominating the state market, paid no taxes
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Sen. Josh Hawley said scrutiny of immigration agencies' tactics is warranted while Sen. Eric Schmitt blasted critics of the president's approach.
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The bill contains many provisions, including expanding the no-excuse absentee voting period.
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Temporary housing has been found for students living in Searcy Hall and nearby Prunty Hall while the leak is investigated.
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The bill seeks to shift firearm regulation to the state level, yet similar bills have failed to gain passage in the past.
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Senate Republicans planned to protest recent rulings by the Missouri Supreme Court.
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O'Hara observed people closely; she found the tics, the mannerisms, the specific beats of drunkenness and used them to open us up to her characters' frailty, their vulnerability, their humanity.
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Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, says it's stopping human spaceflights for at least two years. The move will allow it to "shift resources" to the company's lunar landing capabilities.
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Vibes were all over the place during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival — the last held in Park City, Utah. These are the movies critic Aisha Harris loved.
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Weather experts say the snow storm that hit a large part of Missouri over the weekend could slightly ease drought conditions in the state.
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You're invited to a special concert featuring drag queen artist Flamy Grant this Saturday at First Baptist Church in Columbia! Organizers Shelby Pride and Rev. Kristin McAtee tell us while the event is free, any donation(s) made will go to The Center Project. Flamy joins the conversation via Zoom. January 26, 2026
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Poor snow removal can impact shuttle services for students, car repair costs and insurance rates in the community.
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State officials have set five-year benchmarks for the program, including a 10% reduction in emergency room visits, a 10% reduction in uncontrolled hypertension, a 5% reduction in low birth weight and a 5-10% increase in the use of pharmacotherapy to treat opioid use disorder.
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We're in the kitchen today with Ashley Inez Cole and Louis Marrero from La Bruja CoMo, a woman and veteran-owned business specializing in Latin fusion food in Columbia. Louis, the head chef, prepares a Cuban sandwich. January 23, 2026
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The contract with Utah-based waste management firm EnviroServe has a term of one year and is renewable.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Michelle Kavanaugh, the Bernalillo County Clerk in New Mexico.
They spoke about some of the recent changes to New Mexican election law, which include automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Division, semi-open primaries and the restoration of voting rights to citizens after incarceration — regardless of felony status.
They spoke about some of the recent changes to New Mexican election law, which include automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Division, semi-open primaries and the restoration of voting rights to citizens after incarceration — regardless of felony status.
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