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Cynthia Martin lives in Iberia, Missouri. She’s better known in the roller derby community as “Hulkstress.” She’s a transgender woman that came out later in life – as she approached 40, and says transitioning felt like finally “coming up for air” even though it can be tough at times in a small, rural community.

MU Political Scientist Peverill Squire explains why voters turned out for liberal policies, not politicians.

The Columbia City Council voted Monday to support a fund aimed at increasing HIV screening in mid-Missouri for patients who are at an elevated risk for the disease.

Farmer mental health is a complicated topic. Missouri Business Alert’s Katie Quinn has the story – and the voices of several farmers in Missouri.

We're on location - about 35 miles north of Columbia - for this segment with native plant expert NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL! Come take a walk with us as we…

At the start of the year, Missouri was sitting on $80 million. The money was set aside in case the Children’s Health Insurance Program wasn’t refunded by…

We’ve been hearing a lot about the Affordable Care Act from a number of politicians - Governor Jay Nixon, Senator Roy Blunt, and, of course, President…

The Affordable Care Act’s online health insurance marketplace has been open for business since October 1 and technical issues that plagued the website…

The 2013 edition of the Missouri Hunger Atlas is a 145-page-strong document and, according to one of its main creators, has more than you'd ever want to…

The 2013 edition of the Missouri Hunger Atlas is a 145-page-strong document and, according to one of its main creators, has more than you'd ever want to…