Michaela Tucker
Health ReporterMichaela Tucker is a Minneapolis native currently studying broadcast journalism at the University of Missouri. She is also a co-founder of KBIA’s partner program Making Waves, a youth radio initiative that empowers Columbia Public Schools students to share their stories.
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Americans are living longer, and in most cases, that comes with more healthcare costs, especially at the end of life. In a study this year, researchers at…
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The population of monarch butterflies has declined so dramatically in recent years that the iconic insect is being considered for the U.S. Fish and…
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The circuit science workshop in Columbia is one of Daniel Boone Regional Library’s most popular regular events for kids. The workshop allows elementary…
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A number of state and national politicians released statements Monday in response to former UM System President Tim Wolfe's resignation. Senator Claire…
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From Friday night football games to Saturday volleyball matches, a new figure is taking a spot on the sidelines.According to a 2015 study by the Korey…
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Researchers from the University of Missouri released a study tying mental health to forgiveness in older adults. By analyzing data from the Religion,…
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Research shows that the Earth’s warming climate can have a massive impact on many parts of the ecosystem, from the ocean down to the tiny bee. Recently,…
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It’s a clear Wednesday night, and visitors on top of the University of Missouri’s Physics Building are playing the waiting game. A solar flare is about to…
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Heartland is a small community in northeast Missouri and is home to the state's largest dairy. Heartland Dairy is under investigation from the…
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Generations of tilling and planting on the same land have left the nation’s soil in poor shape. And if farmers don’t change the way they grow crops,…