Local union LiUNA 955 wants the minimum wage for Mizzou workers raised to $19 per hour.
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If the referendum qualifies for the November ballot, Missouri voters would be asked whether to approve the redistricting plan passed by Republican lawmakers. A citizen group sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins accusing him of writing a biased summary, and two courts have now agreed.
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The legislation has been filed for several years but was only named as a priority by Gov. Mike Kehoe after the Missouri State High School Activities Association came under scrutiny for its hiring practices.
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The Today Show's 3rd Hour was broadcast live from the soon-to-be dedicated Route 66 Birthplace Plaza this morning. Hundreds gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Mother Road.
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The MKT Trail's Bridge 9 will be renovated to accommodate for heavier loads. Pedestrian bypasses will be available.
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Foster is relocating to Atlanta, where his wife accepted a dean position at Georgia State University.
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In April, the Missouri Theatre hosted two performances of the 'How to Train Your Dragon' score, performed alongside the film.
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Andy Sachs returns to Runway in a timely but unconvincing story about saving the magazine.
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Electric vehicles lose some range in the winter — and, to a lesser degree, in the summer. But exactly how much? AAA has brand-new data.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams about President Trump's latest nominee for the role, Dr. Nicole Saphier.
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The Voluntary Action Center headquarters opened April 6, with other services on the campus to open in the coming months.
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New state law preempts a federal ban set to take effect in November.
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Republican Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway explains why she led the effort amongst many Republican state attorneys general to try to stop Democrat lawsuits from preventing a presidential executive order from going into effect.
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Columbia residents share memories of two community pillars: Main Squeeze and its founder Leigh Lockhart.
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About half of all Missouri enrollees chose bronze plans in 2026 — the lowest-premium option with the highest deductibles — a significant shift from last year, when mid-level silver plans were the most popular.
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