The proposed ordinance is intended to clarify where people downtown are allowed to sleep outdoors, said Nickie Davis, executive director of The District.
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City leaders pointed to a handful of recent initiatives aimed at reducing crime downtown in response to public criticism about downtown safety from University of Missouri System President Mun Choi.
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As summer comes to a close, travelers may be experiencing sticker shock as they book flights for one last escapade before seasons change.
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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers in Springfield joined three other clinics in the state in offering procedural abortions.
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A 95-year-old veteran received a U.S. flag that flew over the Capitol during the nation's 250th anniversary.
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The sea lions were set to be the stars of the Sea Lion Splash shows at the 2026 Missouri State Fair, according to fair organizers.
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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a bill this spring to take all intoxicating hemp products off the shelves starting Nov. 12.
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Landowners and activists worry about impact to the environment around SpaceX's complex.
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There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.
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Unexpected absences can cost employers tens of thousands of dollars a month. An app that helps workers with last-minute transportation, food and childcare is making a difference.
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The $45.5 million facility will house Lincoln University’s School of Nursing and act as a shared workspace for the Security Sciences Institute.
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Columbia/Boone County CrimeStoppers launched a program on Saturday with the goal of boosting the recovery of illegal weapons.
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