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Emma Rohan is a 20-something gender non-conforming lesbian. They spoke about the difficulties of having family members that do not accept them, and about how they stay hopeful despite that hurt.
Emma Rohan: "Every gay person should feel that they are worth hoping for, and they deserve to have hope."
Emma Rohan is a 20-something gender non-conforming lesbian. They spoke about the difficulties of having family members that do not accept them, and about how they stay hopeful despite that hurt.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Emma Rohan is a 20-something gender non-conforming lesbian. They spoke about the difficulties of having family members that do not accept them, and about how they stay hopeful despite that hurt.
The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and the MU Police Department.
Mid-Missouri Bomb Squad restructures with fewer agencies
The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and the MU Police Department.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The bomb squad will now only involve the Columbia Police Department and the MU Police Department.
When looking for new experiences, some just seem to sizzle more than others - literally. A group of brave amateur chefs in Columbia gathered to cook steaks in toasters.
A 'quirky commitment' to cooking steaks in toasters brings strangers together
When looking for new experiences, some just seem to sizzle more than others - literally. A group of brave amateur chefs in Columbia gathered to cook steaks in toasters.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
When looking for new experiences, some just seem to sizzle more than others - literally. A group of brave amateur chefs in Columbia gathered to cook steaks in toasters.
A Hawley-sponsored bill to update the museum’s designation passed the Senate unanimously this week.
Fulton’s Churchill museum could become National Historic Landmark
A Hawley-sponsored bill to update the museum’s designation passed the Senate unanimously this week.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A Hawley-sponsored bill to update the museum’s designation passed the Senate unanimously this week.
The Chinese government is seeking a public apology, as well as compensation equivalent to $50.5 billion plus legal fees.
China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgment, prosecutor says
The Chinese government is seeking a public apology, as well as compensation equivalent to $50.5 billion plus legal fees.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Chinese government is seeking a public apology, as well as compensation equivalent to $50.5 billion plus legal fees.
The vote approved the framework and cost-benefit analysis only and does not authorize construction.
Montgomery County Commission approves Amazon data center tax incentive framework
The vote approved the framework and cost-benefit analysis only and does not authorize construction.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The vote approved the framework and cost-benefit analysis only and does not authorize construction.
Equine herpesvirus can spread easily and debilitate an animal. A recent outbreak canceled several events across the country, but animal health authorities say cases seem to be easing.
A dangerous horse virus appears to be slowing, but vets still urge caution
Equine herpesvirus can spread easily and debilitate an animal. A recent outbreak canceled several events across the country, but animal health authorities say cases seem to be easing.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Equine herpesvirus can spread easily and debilitate an animal. A recent outbreak canceled several events across the country, but animal health authorities say cases seem to be easing.
Scammers have created fake websites designed to closely resemble the bank’s official site.
Several entities warn of holiday financial scams
Scammers have created fake websites designed to closely resemble the bank’s official site.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Scammers have created fake websites designed to closely resemble the bank’s official site.
Building Community Bridges is a group that focuses on supporting area youth — and their families — by providing community and giving them the chance to discover new passions and learn new skills, such as boxing, chess, modeling, dance and more.
"Building Community Bridges exists because I don't want no one else to go through what I went through by themselves."
Building Community Bridges is a group that focuses on supporting area youth — and their families — by providing community and giving them the chance to discover new passions and learn new skills, such as boxing, chess, modeling, dance and more.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Building Community Bridges is a group that focuses on supporting area youth — and their families — by providing community and giving them the chance to discover new passions and learn new skills, such as boxing, chess, modeling, dance and more.
The study would last four to six months and examine fatal and non-fatal shootings from the past two years.
Columbia may undergo gun violence analysis and establish response teams
The study would last four to six months and examine fatal and non-fatal shootings from the past two years.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The study would last four to six months and examine fatal and non-fatal shootings from the past two years.
Programs like Missouri Stream Teams invite the public to participate in environmental research.
As federal funding dries up, citizens left to monitor waterways
Programs like Missouri Stream Teams invite the public to participate in environmental research.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Programs like Missouri Stream Teams invite the public to participate in environmental research.
Managing alpha-gal syndrome can be hard for anyone, but for farmers who are in close contact with mammals — the allergy can be ruinous and, sometimes, life-threatening.
Can you farm with alpha-gal? Allergy disrupts the livelihoods of Missouri farmers
Managing alpha-gal syndrome can be hard for anyone, but for farmers who are in close contact with mammals — the allergy can be ruinous and, sometimes, life-threatening.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Managing alpha-gal syndrome can be hard for anyone, but for farmers who are in close contact with mammals — the allergy can be ruinous and, sometimes, life-threatening.
Contracts are in place for a project that will test the wastewater of public schools in Missouri for signs of fentanyl and other drug use.
Contractors selected for fentanyl testing in school wastewater
Contracts are in place for a project that will test the wastewater of public schools in Missouri for signs of fentanyl and other drug use.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Contracts are in place for a project that will test the wastewater of public schools in Missouri for signs of fentanyl and other drug use.
Who was held accountable for the hazardous powder left near the town of Berger, Missouri?
Taxpayers paid millions to clean up hazardous waste in Missouri warehouse
Who was held accountable for the hazardous powder left near the town of Berger, Missouri?
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December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Who was held accountable for the hazardous powder left near the town of Berger, Missouri?
The City Council approved nearly $1 million in funding for shelter and stabilization services through two local nonprofits.
Council approves funding for overnight shelter, warming centers
The City Council approved nearly $1 million in funding for shelter and stabilization services through two local nonprofits.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The City Council approved nearly $1 million in funding for shelter and stabilization services through two local nonprofits.
The board decided there was not enough data to fully understand the impact of a four-day school week.
Southern Boone Board of Education tables four-day school week vote
The board decided there was not enough data to fully understand the impact of a four-day school week.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The board decided there was not enough data to fully understand the impact of a four-day school week.
Executive Director Meleah Spencer said they'll use the money to expand their shelter program.
The Kitchen, Inc. receives $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Family Fund
Executive Director Meleah Spencer said they'll use the money to expand their shelter program.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Executive Director Meleah Spencer said they'll use the money to expand their shelter program.
The disagreement over whether Missouri's new congressional map is in effect or frozen is at the heart of a bitter dispute in federal court between the state attorney general's office and lawyers for the referendum campaign.
Missouri's stack of redistricting lawsuits expected to grow over whether new map is in effect
The disagreement over whether Missouri's new congressional map is in effect or frozen is at the heart of a bitter dispute in federal court between the state attorney general's office and lawyers for the referendum campaign.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The disagreement over whether Missouri's new congressional map is in effect or frozen is at the heart of a bitter dispute in federal court between the state attorney general's office and lawyers for the referendum campaign.
Children, homeless people and even city officials entered the Berger building unaware they were inhaling toxic dust.
‘Nobody here knew’: Dozens exposed to hazardous material in Missouri warehouse before cleanup
Children, homeless people and even city officials entered the Berger building unaware they were inhaling toxic dust.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Children, homeless people and even city officials entered the Berger building unaware they were inhaling toxic dust.
From 2013-2023, overall enrollment fell about 10%, while Black student enrollment declined almost 34%.
Mizzou’s Black student population fell faster than others after 2015 protests, data shows
From 2013-2023, overall enrollment fell about 10%, while Black student enrollment declined almost 34%.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:17 AM
From 2013-2023, overall enrollment fell about 10%, while Black student enrollment declined almost 34%.
The money that goes toward any charter schools in Columbia would take away from CPS' funds.
Columbia Public Schools sues Missouri over charter schools expanding into Boone County
The money that goes toward any charter schools in Columbia would take away from CPS' funds.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The money that goes toward any charter schools in Columbia would take away from CPS' funds.
A new report reveals an online campaign, likely originating from China, aimed at discrediting Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway
Missouri AG faces coordinated, pro-China social media attacks over $24B COVID judgment
A new report reveals an online campaign, likely originating from China, aimed at discrediting Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway
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December 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A new report reveals an online campaign, likely originating from China, aimed at discrediting Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway
A final proposal will be presented to the board at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the central office boardroom at 5275 Redtail Dr.
Southern Boone School Board set to vote on four-day school week
A final proposal will be presented to the board at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the central office boardroom at 5275 Redtail Dr.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A final proposal will be presented to the board at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the central office boardroom at 5275 Redtail Dr.
Sandblasting material used to strip paint was trucked 500 miles or more to a remote warehouse near the Missouri River.
How 13 million pounds of hazardous powder wound up in an abandoned Missouri warehouse
Sandblasting material used to strip paint was trucked 500 miles or more to a remote warehouse near the Missouri River.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Sandblasting material used to strip paint was trucked 500 miles or more to a remote warehouse near the Missouri River.
The city has entered a contract with Neumo to analyze data and monitor services related to short-term rentals.
City enters new contract to help license all short-term rentals
The city has entered a contract with Neumo to analyze data and monitor services related to short-term rentals.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The city has entered a contract with Neumo to analyze data and monitor services related to short-term rentals.