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After a two-year court battle, Sniper 1 can finally be identified as Keaton Siebenaler. KCUR and The Midwest Newsroom have confirmed he departed the Joplin Police Department in August and graduated from the MSHP academy last week. -
Additionally, the Thompson Center will host its grand opening and MU will expand its Springfield clinical campus. -
The economic uncertainty brought on from war in Iran will likely drive up U.S. food prices, especially for fresh produce. -
Torch Electronics said it would turn off its games Friday as part of an agreement to avoid criminal prosecution. In at least one location, the games remained available despite the promise -
Montana was on track to start reimbursing doulas, who support new and expectant parents, through Medicaid this year. But state officials halted that plan amid a budget shortfall. Other such services deemed optional under Medicaid are at risk nationwide as states brace for federal cuts. -
As local leaders are considering an expansion to the Boone County Jail, the Columbia No New Jail Coalition is pushing back.
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An inquiry found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation. -
The Rock Hall's inductees will include eight acts who have all been eligible for at least a decade. In its "musical influence" category, the hall nods to Latin and African pop for the first time. -
Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California Democrat.
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ASUM will lose $30,000 in funding by 2027, threatening opportunities for lobbying and internships across all UM System campuses. -
Boone County spends $2.5 million a year on housing inmates in other counties because its own jail is overcrowded. -
A bill condemning antisemitic and other hate speech was sent to governor's desk, while others are headed to the Senate. -
The bill hits on a topic which has led to more than 200,000 lawsuits against fertilizer companies.
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Several Missouri counties voted for additional taxes in April's election to raise money for aging public safety infrastructure.
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