States across the central U.S., including Missouri, have added solar to the grid since last year.
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If the company breaches the agreement with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, it could face a $5 million penalty.
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The donation matches the amount a nonprofit gave to the PAC supporting the August ballot measure
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Columbia counted 309 homeless people in 2025, a number that is roughly consistent with the totals recorded over the past few years.
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Almost 400 Kansas City residents took advantage of a program offering cheaper short-term rental permitting during the World Cup, hoping to catch a windfall from the influx of tourists. Some aren't seeing the bookings they anticipated.
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Missouri lawmakers failed for several years to pass legislation to allow clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapy
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The 5k, hosted by the Food Bank, raises money to help veterans dealing with food insecurity.
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Photographer Akash Pamarthy has documented the Sikh religious community in Ohio over several years. His photos tell a story.
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The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.
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The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission heard suggestions for data center regulations Thursday, the first of many.
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The exhibit was organized by the MU Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, which plans an opening ceremony Saturday.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is a 113-year-old organization of college-educated women dedicated to community service and impact. Today's guests, Shae Collier and Nawassa Logan, invite everyone to a "musical bingo" fundraiser this Sunday at Burr Oak Brewery in Columbia! Proceeds benefit the Dr. Muriel Battle Scholarship Fund. June 5, 2026
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For the eighth year in a row, Centene is the highest ranked Missouri-based business at No. 19 — up four spots from last year’s list.
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A bipartisan bill that could shape the future of NIL in college sports had its first hearing Wednesday.
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Columbia Public Schools will have to dip into reserves to cover the rising costs, amid hesitation around state funding.
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