Tick bite prevention is top of mind for lots of Missourians this summer, but as KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports, there’s one highly fatal tickborne illness that could impact — your cat.
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Under new regulations, people in Columbia will largely be prohibited from occupying medians.
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Missouri faced a tight budget this session after years of record spending. Kehoe issued 65 vetoes, totaling over $30 million in general revenue.
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The Trump administration lowered tariffs on farm equipment last month. But with economic pressures on farmers, equipment dealers and manufacturers, the move may not bring much relief.
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The Midwest Newsroom interviewed people who are increasingly relying on credit cards while struggling to pay down student debt. There are more Missourians who are late making payments for both.
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New lawsuits say Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is pressuring bars and gas stations to shut off games before their legality is settled
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Columbia Public Schools sued the state to challenge the 2024 law passed by the legislature, claiming it is unconstitutional.
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Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.
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The country's theocracy hopes to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989.
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A new national poll reveals a striking paradox in public sentiment ahead of America's 250th anniversary: a disconnect between Americans' strong patriotic pride and their lack of civic knowledge.
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Each ward will hold an informational meeting for residents about a proposed public safety sales tax.
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Ameren Missouri filed a request to raise rates by about 10%. The new rate would take effect in mid-2027.
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Kitten season has hit the Central Missouri Humane Society pretty hard. Associate director Michelle Casey tells us it's overflowing with adorable kittens - like special guest “Baking Chocolate” - who need fosters, volunteers, and forever homes. Find out more about CMHS's brand-new 17.5-acre animal care campus! July 3, 2026
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As festivities celebrating America’s 250 years of independence ramp up, there’s concern for the more than 11 percent of Missourians with Alzheimer's disease.
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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is urging consumers to be mindful of scammers during high heat this summer.
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Missouri has not yet seen any cases of new world screwworm, but experts say there’s still a lot that Missouri farmers can do to prepare for the possible threat.
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