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The rally, which took place the same day as the annual veto session at the Missouri Capitol, replaced what was supposed to be a House hearing on data centers.
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The federal rule could pose barriers for extended stay requests for international students. The next hearing is on Oct. 2.
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After a stalemate, the board voted to keep its foundation formula request flat despite rising costs under state law.
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Following summer flash flooding and in anticipation of yearly summer tornadoes, Boone County officials are hoping to build a coalition of agencies which provide aid.
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Secretary of State Denny Hoskins wants the 8th Circuit to restore the 2025 congressional districts and find the voter referendum challenging them unconstitutional.
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One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm. Maud Stevens Wagner ran off to join the circus and later became a tattoo legend.
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Russia's parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine's regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago.
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Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year.
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President Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland. The announcement comes after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally.
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National lettuce concerns and beef shortages led to increased attendance at the Columbia Farmers Market this summer.
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The Columbia City Council on Monday will hear a proposal to purchase a property for Animal Control operations.
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Krista Kippenberger, Sarah Shorthose, and Marie Newell are back to share the exciting evolution of the Envision Retreat, now heading to Lake of the Ozarks for the first time ever with even an overnight option available. Plus, the trio has just launched a brand-new self-paced digital course so anyone, anywhere can experience the power of vision casting on their own schedule! September 18, 2026
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Tired of nonstop ads, trackers, and robocallers invading your online life? Robert Ricketts of ITCOMO breaks down practical tools and strategies -- from browser ad blockers to DNS-level solutions and call verification systems -- to help you take back control of your digital privacy. September 17, 2026
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The funds will go to 17 community organizations across Missouri, including Columbia's Welcome Home organization.
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Maples Repertory Theater's artistic director Todd Davidson joins AC to talk about The Diary of Anne Frank. Opening Sept. 23rd, this was the number one audience-voted show from last year's poll. From a traveling museum exhibit to school matinees and a full fall season lineup that includes Rocky Horror and a heartwarming Christmas comedy, there is something for everyone at Maples Rep in Macon this fall! September 16, 2026
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This episode is part of a three-part series focused on election technology.
Jared Marcotte is the founder of The Turnout, a company that focuses on the intersection of technology, software and security in elections. He spoke about what motivated him to create The Turnout, as well as about the importance of election administrators being able to determine the safety and security of the non-voting system technology they use.
Jared Marcotte is the founder of The Turnout, a company that focuses on the intersection of technology, software and security in elections. He spoke about what motivated him to create The Turnout, as well as about the importance of election administrators being able to determine the safety and security of the non-voting system technology they use.
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