Fire departments adapt to the increasing risk of flash flooding.

Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration removed the “black box” — a warning signaling significant side effects — from hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, for the treatment of menopause. This came after years of research demonstrating the safety of the treatment. Now, women are talking more about their experiences and their treatment options, which could have significant impacts on their health — and the US economy.

Here's a roundup of regional headlines from the KBIA Newsroom

This current budget proposal was created without including a proposed public safety tax, which will go before voters next month.

The legislature-mandated report reviewed pregnancy-related deaths between 2019 and 2023. During that period, 340 Missouri women died while pregnant or within one year after the end of a pregnancy.

Consumer advocates want to ensure power-hungry AI data centers pay their fair share.

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new ingredient for sunscreen — the first in twenty years. One local dermatologist feels it could be a beneficial addition to the market for consumers.

A new steering committee that was formed July 1st plans to address homelessness issue in Columbia

Summer flowers are blooming and vegetable gardens are beginning to produce — all thanks to the many pollinators buzzing around. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith has more about one of these pollinators that may deserve more recognition — wasps.

Politicians are eager for expanded atomic energy, but cost and construction pose big challenges.