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This is the first of a two-part series examining access to rural pharmacies and the role of pharmacy benefit managers in Missouri.
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Following 114 reported cases of cyclosporiasis in Boone County this summer, there have been no reported cases in September. -
The state’s education department slowed down its implementation of a rating system for public schools following concerns from school administrators. -
The tech giant is donating $1.5 million for home improvements in mid-Missouri. -
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services data show 254 people died from heat-related causes between 2014 and 2026. About 6% of those deaths were listed as being related to occupational activities. -
Two hyper-scale data center projects are confirmed in Montgomery County — a Google data center and Amazon Web Services data center. -
The strategic plan identifies several infrastructural challenges in Boonville and recommends projects to foster city development over the next two decades.
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Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects out as possible before the next storm.
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The funds will go to 17 community organizations across Missouri, including Columbia's Welcome Home organization. -
The federal rule could pose barriers for extended stay requests for international students. The next hearing is on Oct. 2.
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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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