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The constitutional amendment would establish that access to public education is a "fundamental right." But organizers say the controversy over the Missouri Secretary of State's ballot language, which a judge ruled was unfair and had to be rewritten, delayed signature collection. -
The partnership between a private company, Missouri S&T and Mid-America Transplant, hopes to reduce times to assess matches for organ donation. -
The Missouri House passed over 20 bills on Thursday, sending most of them to the Senate. It is unclear how many of them will make it to Gov. Mike Kehoe. -
Court records show that James Faup pleaded guilty in 2013 to also stealing coins from at least three campus parking garages. -
A Missouri bill that would mandate the counting and tracking of an allergy to mammalian products passed the house Thursday by a wide margin. -
Police Chief Kurt Frisz said 10 officers will undergo an online, self-paced training that gives them quicker access to ICE in order to determine the status of individuals found without legal status.
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In 2019, 19-year-old Zac Brettler leapt towards the River Thames from a fifth-floor luxury apartment in central London. Patrick Radden Keefe investigates the story of the teen's double life in a new book. -
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II this week. The four astronauts aboard will travel around the moon. -
The war in Iran enters its 6th week as the search continues for the missing U.S. service member who bailed out of a fighter jet shot down over Iran on Friday.
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Boone Health is now looking to build a cardiology group of their own before May 6. -
The Middle East conflict has led to a shortage of helium, which is used by university researchers and medical professionals. -
'That's What She Said Columbia' returns for its fourth year on April 11 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. Producer/director Allie Teagarden, along with T'Keyah Thomas, who is one of this year's featured speakers, talk about how an event like this can serve as a vital platform for local women to share their untold stories, which in turn fosters deeper community connection and empathy. March 30, 2026 -
A greater ethanol fuel mix will be allowed in the summer months as Missouri farmers face rising production costs. -
Protesters gathered to protest in opposition to a wide range of President Donald Trump's policies. -
Missouri lawmakers are debating new internet laws aimed at keeping minors safe online, but critics warn the rules could threaten privacy and free speech.
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