States across the central U.S., including Missouri, have added solar to the grid since last year.
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The Cole County sheriff says a half-cent sales tax would help the department expand the jail to reduce costs for the county.
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A task force rewriting how Missouri funds its schools faces an additional challenge of most counties assessing homes far below what they sell for
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Utility regulators assessing variety of current assistance programs.
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The Airport Department will add three new positions and eliminate two existing ones.
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One of Kansas City's most popular jazz venues, Green Lady Lounge, is temporarily closed after a fire in a rooftop air conditioning unit Sunday. The venue is expected to be open in time for World Cup visitors.
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Neither Missouri nor most states track the amount of household pharmaceuticals that are thrown away or flushed, and there is no federal requirement to monitor those disposal practices.
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Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.
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In 'Power Ballad,' a wedding singer played by Paul Rudd writes a hit — and a popstar makes it his.
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The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear fuel.
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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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The group discussed their concerns for what a new tax proposition would mean for them, and how they would rather have their money spent.
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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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