A KBIA News Series exploring what needs to change to sustain agriculture. Reported and produced by Jana Rose Schleis.
Advocacy group People Not Politicians has until mid-December to collect more than 100,000 signatures across six of Missouri’s eight congressional districts. The lawsuit may help decide whether 90,000 collected in September and early October are valid.
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State residents may provide input for the state park's conceptual development plan.
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The Audrain County Shelter and Resource Coalition executive director said it costs $30,000 to run the shelter each winter.
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The Central Missouri Humane Society began demolition of its newly purchased property Wednesday on East Brown School Road to make way for building a new shelter.
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Senate members disagree on the effect of this provision and some worry about its effect on the industry.
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The closure will allow crews to construct a new roundabout to connect Business Loop 70 to eastbound Interstate 70.
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Messages on the USDA's homepage and several state websites have blamed both parties for the shutdown.
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The overhaul shifts funds to transitional housing requiring work and addiction treatment. The administration says it promotes "self-sufficiency," but critics warn many will risk losing housing again.
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Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave.
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The BBC has apologized to President Trump for the way it edited his Jan. 6, 2021 speech but says it won't pay compensation. Trump has threatened a $1 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster.
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Michele Snodderley and John Scalise of True North of Columbia and Job Point, respectively, join us on the couch to talk about their organizations and what it means to be recognized as finalists for non-profit of the year by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. November 7, 2025
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Community leaders organize meetups to play the mobile game Pokémon Go in Columbia.
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The ruling filed Wednesday said Choi is not entitled to qualified immunity after he barred the Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine from participating in the 2024 Homecoming parade.
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Sharlet Finley says Operation Christmas Child is a simple yet powerful way to make a positive, personal impact on a child in need. She tells us participation means packing a shoebox full of fun, personalized gifts, including a special "wow" item to make a big impression. November 6, 2025
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Drivers drove trucks on their designated routes across Columbia to help familiarize themselves with the routes.
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The surveys has been mailed to a random sample of households and will include postage-paid return envelopes.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Brian Kruse. He’s the Douglas County Election Commissioner based in Omaha, Nebraska. They spoke about how elections work in Nebraska, as well as the unique way Nebraska ensures there’s enough poll workers — by drafting them.
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