Check out Conversations from The Unbound Book Festival 2023. They aim "to bring nationally and internationally recognized authors of world-class renown to Columbia, Missouri, to talk about their books, their work, and their lives."
A right-wing campaign has targeted a once-obscure voting partnership called ERIC. Eight Republican states have now pulled out, giving the election denial movement a big win — and a blueprint for 2024.
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Enrollment for Missouri-funded preschool programs fell during the 2021-22 school year, according to a new report by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Statewide pre-K and child care advocates hope recently passed legislation improves access.
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The attorney for Andrew D. Lester says the 84-year-old has been threatened, harassed and called a racist since the Black teen's shooting made national headlines, and is asking the case be sealed so Lester can have a fair trial.
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The Missouri Legislature has sent bills to the governor’s desk that would limit trans children’s participation in sports and limit them from receiving gender-affirming healthcare. These steps from the government have pushed some families to leave the state.
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The Saline County and Taney County Health Departments have recently begun offering WIC clinics to their communities on large buses with built-in exam rooms.
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Missouri is in full bloom and so is allergy season. An allergy specialist with MU Health Care gave some helpful tips and tricks to beat the pollen this season.
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After canceling a hearing on Tuesday, Judge John Torbitzky denied most of Gardner’s motion to dismiss the case that seeks to remove her from office.
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Journalists at 24 Gannett newspapers decimated by financial cuts are protesting the failure of contract negotiations to resolve what they say is low pay and increasingly stressful working conditions.
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It is the 7th anniversary of the death of NPR photographer David GIlkey, who was killed by a grenade attack while on assignment in Afghanistan. His colleagues talk about his life and work.
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Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Here's a roundup of headlines from across the mid-Missouri region.
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Paul Pepper: Capital City Productions opens "The Producers" & Renee Tyler, Fulton City Administrator"It's really easy to break character, if you're not careful, when you're on stage." -- SARAH SICHT, director of 'The Producers: The Musical', on just how funny the show can be. See for yourself starting this Thursday, June 8 at Capital City Productions in Jefferson City! Additional guest: BEN MILLER | Also, meet Fulton's director of administration, RENEE TYLER. Renee tells us about this "quintessential small town," her role in its operation, and the award it hopes to win! (3:43) June 5, 2023
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Two teenagers were killed and another four were injured in an early Sunday morning shooting in Boone County, the sheriff's office announced. Deputies were called to the 2600 block of E. Oakbrook Drive around 12:47 a.m.
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Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia is a free service for someone who needs a little something more in their final 30 days of life: "hospice provides the medical; we provide the home". Take a look inside that new home on today's show. Guests: DORREEN RARDIN and DR. JOE MUSCATO June 2, 2023
As KBIA builds new programming in 2023, we would like your input on what's been developed thus far. These new project concepts have been produced for the community from ideas inspired by our engagement with the community.
GEORGE LOUIS LECLERC — Angora Cat
Our companion animals shape us, and serve as the focus of this gallery. Come see all the cats and dogs and the appreciation shown by artists for these animals as we take in the personalities and relationships they depict. Cats & Dogs at the Sager | Reeves 2023 Cats & Dogs Exhibit
Our companion animals shape us, and serve as the focus of this gallery. Come see all the cats and dogs and the appreciation shown by artists for these animals as we take in the personalities and relationships they depict. Cats & Dogs at the Sager | Reeves 2023 Cats & Dogs Exhibit
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