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Maries County terminated its contract with Flock Safety on Monday after a representative failed to show for a public meeting.
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Democrats hope frustration with Trump and increased voter turnout could make a northwest Missouri district competitive in November -
Proposed legislation would establish statewide standards for deciding when children are safe and what parents must do to bring them home -
Intermittent fasting is when people go without food for a prolonged period — usually anywhere from 16 to 72 hours, and sometimes even longer. Fasting isn’t new. People have practiced it for centuries for religious and cultural purposes. But now, it has gained popularity as a health trend too. -
This grant would follow a $3.2 million grant from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. -
Democrats have gained ground statewide, but only one of Missouri’s eight U.S. House races has attracted significant campaign spending. -
Expanded HIV testing, a new park and an animal shelter also will be discussed at a council meeting Monday.
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Lab studies have shown that psychedelics like psilocybin can lower inflammation and may be protective for a range of illnesses. Now, researchers are publishing some of the first data in humans that signals this holds potential for patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease. -
A quilt artist who spent decades on death row now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. -
Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander along with dozens of American and Israeli rabbis and activists were helping Palestinian olive harvesters when they were detained by Israeli forces.
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League of Women Voters president Susie Adams and past president Marilyn McLeod break down the confusing November 3rd ballot measures—including Amendments 3, 6, 7, 8, Proposition A, and Proposition L for the Boone County Jail—with easy-to-understand voter guides and candidate surveys. Early voting is going on now, including weekend options at Columbia Mall and Douglass High School. October 21, 2026 -
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The Columbia City Council approved the purchase of an animal shelter and scheduled a Flock camera hearing on Monday. -
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Michael Siegrist is the Canton Township Clerk in Wayne County, Michigan, as well as the current president of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
He spoke about the state of elections administration in Michigan, about some of the work the association is doing to help better prepare its many clerks, and about why it’s important to just take a moment and take a deep breath as the November General Election approaches.
He spoke about the state of elections administration in Michigan, about some of the work the association is doing to help better prepare its many clerks, and about why it’s important to just take a moment and take a deep breath as the November General Election approaches.
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