Season Two is here! A KBIA News Series exploring what needs to change to sustain agriculture. Reported and produced by Jana Rose Schleis.
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The sixth annual Pettis County Pride Picnic is happening tomorrow/Saturday – despite recent legislative efforts targeting LGBTQ+ Missourians and the pride fest in nearby Marshall being canceled due to safety concerns.
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Missouri's growth model shows educators how much learning their students accomplished in the school year relative to others in the state. -
Cynthia Martin grew up and still lives in very rural Missouri. She’s a transgender woman that began transitioning later in life – as she approached 40. She spoke about some of the challenges she’s faced and about her hopes for her future. -
A groundbreaking portable tool that can immediately identify evidence of a concussion is being developed by University of Missouri researchers. -
Columbia Fire Department Chief Brian Schaeffer said the software wipes all personal information, including names and procedures performed on callers to protect privacy. -
Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick said he hopes the Trump administration rolls back its decision. When asked, Governor Mike Kehoe seemed to confuse the H1-B program with a different visa for agricultural workers. -
Ameren Missouri has asked the Missouri Public Service Commission for permission to create a solar farm next to its nuclear plant.
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A stampede at a rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu killed at least 36 people and injured 40 others. -
The United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran early Sunday over its nuclear program, further squeezing the Islamic Republic as its people increasingly find themselves priced out of the food they need to survive and worried about their futures. -
George E. Hardy was the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot at 19 years old and completed 21 missions across Europe during World War II.
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The sign purported to honor a University of Missouri alum in the war-torn section of Israel. -
Mizzou Homecoming Steering Committee members Blake Schrand and Adam Berkowitz pull back the curtain on what it takes to create a memorable homecoming experience. "People say there's a magic to homecoming, and we like to be the magicians. We're excited to play that role." MIZ! September 26, 2025 -
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Staffing increases have helped police roll out a new "proactive policing" initiative focusing on downtown safety. -
Jefferson City continues to celebrate its bicentennial this year with events continuing through October for both residents and visitors alike, and Molly Bryan is here with details! "I like to say it is fun to be a tourist in your own town." September 25, 2025 -
The Trump Administration said it's cancelling the questionnaire, an annual supplement to the U.S. Census Bureau’s monthly Current Population Survey.
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Judge Yashiba Glenn Blanchard in Jefferson County, Alabama. She was elected as the county’s probate judge in November of 2024, which means she hears probate cases – and is the chief election official for the county.
They spoke about the decentralized nature of Alabama’s elections administration, what she’s learned about elections since coming into the role, and how she hopes to change the administration of elections in her community.
They spoke about the decentralized nature of Alabama’s elections administration, what she’s learned about elections since coming into the role, and how she hopes to change the administration of elections in her community.
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