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GIVE NOWThe massive legislation extends tax cuts and increases safety nets for farmers who grow commodities, like corn, wheat and rice. But deep cuts to federal food assistance spending could hurt specialty growers who benefit from programs like Double Up Food Bucks.
MISSOURI NEWS
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a sinkhole Sunday afternoon that formed in Howard County.
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Exonerated Missouri woman sues police for conspiracy and coverup that put her in prison for 43 yearsSandra Hemme's federal lawsuit accuses St. Joseph Police of suppressing and destroying evidence that pointed to a fellow officer who was guilty of the 1980 murder. Before being freed last year, Hemme served the longest sentence of any wrongly convicted woman in American history.
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Missouri's Freedom Caucus wants Gov. Mike Kehoe to call a special session to redraw Cleaver's Kansas City-based district.
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State law says the Missouri State Board of Education should have a teacher in an advisory position, but the governor has yet to appoint someone to that spot
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The $2.1 million grant is part of a $25 million project to make Business Loop 70 safer and more aesthetically pleasing.
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If Missouri Republicans revamp their map to oust Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, it could backfire at the ballot box – and in court.
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A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.
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This planned destruction of birth control devices is part of the dismantling of USAID services — and linked to allegations by the government that cite abortion. Critics are speaking out.
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Twenty states and Washington, DC are suing USDA after the agency demanded states turn over sensitive data on applicants for food assistance by July 30.
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The COMO Companies and our very own The COMO 411 are teaming up to produce a local holiday shopping guide this year, and your business is invited to get involved! Today's guests, David Nivens and Allie Teagarden, say they're excited about the opportunity to showcase local talent and support small mom-and-pops throughout the area. July 28, 2025
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A physician said patients with some other conditions tend to come to the hospital more often when temperatures are higher.
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Alex LaBrunerie says it's important for investors to maintain a "long-term perspective" in today's volatile stock market caused by the on again/off again trade tariffs enacted by the U.S. government. Alex is the CEO and president of LaBrunerie Financial. July 25, 2025
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Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz has signed a contract extension through the 2029 season, the university announced Thursday.
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After pandemic era food assistance programs ended in 2021, rates of food insecurity started rising.
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Nora Stewart Early Learning Center provides a family-like environment and high-quality early childhood education (with a focus on supporting families in need) and has done so since 1933; and in those 92 years, it's only had three directors, including today's guest, Cheryl Howard. "When you bring your child to Nora Stewart, you bring your child to a family center. I look at 'em as though they're mine." Roy Lovelady is a board member. July 24, 2025
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Moana Lutey, the county clerk in Maui County, Hawaii.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
They spoke about the impact the 2023 Hawaii wildfires had on the communities of Maui – including figuring out how to run elections. They also spoke about the efforts in Maui County to get residents to update their signatures, in an effort to ensure that every voter’s vote gets counted.
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