Celisa Calacal
/
KCUR 89.3
People Not Politicians filed open-records requests to review the collected signatures and says the minimum number required for a statewide referendum should be validated by the Missouri secretary of state.
MISSOURI NEWS
-
The Missouri Secretary of State may be given additional subpoena power to investigate complaints of election fraud. -
The School Board will discuss the proposed change at its March 19 work session. -
Vox Magazine's Cayli Yanagida and KBIA's Aminah Jenkins discuss the historical Noble Court neighborhood and how its residents continue to keep their community alive by reliving their history. -
The supplemental spending bill, which pushes total state appropriations to almost $55 billion, was the first legislation sent to Kehoe's desk. -
Filmmaker Sraiyanti Haricharan discusses her film 'Auto Queens,' playing at this year's True/False Film Fest. -
Director Poh Si Teng and subject Dr. Feroze Sidwha discuss "American Doctor," playing at True/False Film Fest.
NPR TOP STORIES
-
The Pentagon said a Space Brigade sergeant was killed and the price of oil increased after Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader and then launched new attacks at Israel and Gulf states. -
World shares tumbled on Monday, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunging more than 5%, after oil prices spiked at nearly $120 a barrel. -
Geese's iconic "V" formations and trademark squawks can be seen and heard overhead as they go back and forth to the south through the year. But what does it take for such a long trip?
MORE FROM KBIA and the Missouri News Network
-
Untethered Fulton is a modern co-working office space that offers open desks and private offices with all-inclusive amenities like utilities, internet, and even coffee! Co-owner Seth Weinger tells us, "our whole idea is: let us manage the business side of it and let you manage what you do." March 9, 2026 -
St. Louis-based band Dubb Nubb will be performing at True/False Film Fest's Sunday Afternoon Eastside Showcase. -
Brunch restaurant by day, community event space by night, Cafe Berlin has something for everyone, including now vegans and vegetarians! On today's show, Sam Johnson, co-owner and head chef, and Adrienne Luther Johnson, events coordinator, tell us more about their new menu options for those who don't eat meat. Says Sam: "It wasn't necessarily how do I make food healthy? It was how do I make vegan food delicious?" March 6, 2026 -
Filmmaker Ross McClean discusses his film "No Mean City," making its U.S. premiere at True/False Film Fest. -
Filmmaker Leah Galant discusses her film "Landscapes of Memory," premiering at this year's True/False Film Fest. -
Maplewood Barn Theatre, a Columbia staple for 53 years, is hosting its first-ever Hall of Fame gala and induction ceremony next month at the Country Club of Missouri. Current president Morgan Dennehy reveals the list of the five inductees on today's show! March 5, 2026
Get behind-the-scenes look into our coverage delivered to your inbox every month.
Hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon had the opportunity to speak with election administrators from across the county and world at PLEJ, including a special live taping with Carolina Lopez, the executive director of PLEJ. They spoke about the history of PLEJ, as well as how it has grown and benefited election administrators across the county.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
They also brought several members on stage — Zach Manifold of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Kurt Bahr of St. Charles County, Missouri — to share how PLEJ has supported them in their work and how they have given back to the organization.
KBIA Newscasts
Missouri Health Talks
The Daily Blend
