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If redistricting opponents can convince the courts that the constitution doesn't authorize mid-decade redistricting, then the map passed earlier this month likely won't go into effect.
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MU Health Care will offer extended hours, walk-in and drive-thru clinics and more than 20 flu and COVID-19 vaccination events in September and October across central Missouri, according to a news release from MU Health Care. -
Eastern District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Missouri Attorney General’s Office may receive protected health information in its investigation of adolescent gender-affirming care, though it rejected the AG’s claims of broad investigative authority. -
The city of Columbia has received $14.3 million in a settlement with Brightspeed Communications, formerly known as CenturyTel of Missouri. -
A federal lawsuit argues that the University of Missouri violated the First Amendment rights of Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine members when their application to the Homecoming parade this year and last year were denied. -
Mark and Patricia McCloskey were forced to surrender the weapons after pleading guilty to misdemeanors in 2021. They sued to get them back after their convictions were expunged. -
Between 1999 and 2019, the increase in Indigenous pregnant women dying in Kansas was among the worst in the country. Kansas women are training more doulas to help expecting Native moms through pregnancy and birth.
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Members of a union representing federal workers said it has been waiting for guidance from the CDC and its parent agency on whether telework will be considered an accommodation under its revised policy. -
The move follows an appearance by the FCC commissioner, who criticized Kimmel's recent monologue. -
The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer.
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Actress Megan Murphy Chambers, artist in residence for "What the Constitution Means to Me," describes the play as timely, relevant, and capable of sparking important conversations about American democracy and the Constitution. Chambers, a Mizzou alum who spent more than two decades working in Nashville, says she's excited to be back on campus and working with students. Curtain goes up tonight! September 17, 2025 -
The 40 international photojournalists who take part in the annual Missouri Photo Workshop (now in its 77th year) have exactly one week and 400 frames to tell profound, intimate and respectful stories in a specifically chosen town in Missouri. Director Brian Kratzer tells us how it all comes together on today's show! September 16, 2025 -
The Columbia City Council also approved an increase to parking meter rates for downtown streets.
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Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a 45-year-old non-profit dedicated to empowering people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans to better integrate into the community. On today's show, executive director Patrick Lee tells us more about their "Senior Connect" program, created because "social isolation is a serious problem for our seniors." September 15, 2025 -
Residents of The Brooks neighborhood say the triplexes would create traffic and parking problems.
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Saturday kick-off time has been adjusted due to expected extreme temperatures.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Judge Yashiba Glenn Blanchard in Jefferson County, Alabama. She was elected as the county’s probate judge in November of 2024, which means she hears probate cases – and is the chief election official for the county.
They spoke about the decentralized nature of Alabama’s elections administration, what she’s learned about elections since coming into the role, and how she hopes to change the administration of elections in her community.
They spoke about the decentralized nature of Alabama’s elections administration, what she’s learned about elections since coming into the role, and how she hopes to change the administration of elections in her community.
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