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The Centralia Panthers softball team won the state tournament this year backed by a superfan who stood out from the rest.
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In previous years, only deer collected in counties were CWD had been detected had to be tested. Now each county is only tested once every four years. -
A judge has agreed with data center developer TerraWatt, throwing out some renewable energy requirements on the $3.1 billion data center planned in Midtown St. Louis. -
According to the National Rural Health Association, the rate of suicide among farmers is three-and-a-half times that of the general population. One group in northeast Missouri is trying to destigmatize farmer mental health. -
America's National Churchill Museum at Westminster College in Fulton is officially a National Historic Landmark. -
The state says existing exemptions will protect people facing medical emergencies, but experts warn some patients could fall through the cracks -
Intoxicating hemp products must be pulled from convenience store shelves, bars and restaurants across Missouri starting Thursday.
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Election officials are preparing for the Trump administration's pressure tactics over potential noncitizens on state voter rolls to continue, though recent court rulings pose new obstacles. -
The Maryland Democrat, who's the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee, just announced he's going to run for Majority Leader. He spoke to NPR about his foreign aid vision. -
In this film-within-a-film, Almodóvar explores how the closest pals can suddenly become bitterly estranged — and all the ways that art imitates life (and vice versa).
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Get ready to raise your glass—Columbia restauranteur Jina Yoo just opened Bar J, her bold new spot serving up American comfort food and craft cocktails with serious attitude! AC gets behind the bar with Haille to shake up their signature Cadillac margarita with fresh lime, top-shelf tequila, and a perfect tajín rim. November 13, 2026 -
Sharlet Finley returns to share how Operation Christmas Child delivers gift-filled shoe boxes to children in need around the world, including 30,000 collected just from central Missouri this year. Learn how you can still pack a box, volunteer at a processing center, or donate before National Collection Week ends on the 23rd! November 12, 2026 -
The City Council voted 5-2 Monday night to direct staff not to automatically renew its contracts with the company. -
Columbia Public Schools has launched a dashboard that community members can use to look at facilities needs across the district. -
Junior Achievement's chief marketing elf Morgan Dennehy reveals how Santa and Mrs. Claus are making their fifth annual trip from the North Pole for free photos and festive fun at Orr Street Studios. Morgan shares surprising details about the event's special surprises and the touching legacy honoring the woman who first brought Christmas magic to Columbia! November 11, 2026 -
Farm groups help aging farmers pass the baton by offering financial — and practical — advice.
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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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