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In this episode of Behind the Issue, Editor-in-Chief Cayli Yanagida spoke with writer and opera singer Katie Grawitch about how Landlocked Opera is redefining what opera means in mid-Missouri.
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While Missouri's drought this fall may not have much of an impact on snowfall, it could affect severe weather next spring.
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Columbia is one of the first cities in the country to receive the substantial food donation, just in time for Thanksgiving.
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Local establishments prepare for an influx of visitors for NCAA's Division I cross country championships.
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A three-judge federal panel struck down Texas' new congressional map on racial gerrymandering grounds. Challenges to Missouri's map don't involve the same type of claim.
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As the city works to rebuild its recycling program, paper and cardboard products will now be accepted at the curb.
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Missouri lawmakers in 2022 passed a sweeping elections bill that included a photo ID requirement to vote and limitations on registering voters. Challenges to both provisions were heard at the Missouri Supreme in separate cases.
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Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations.
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After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast.
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The plan includes many of Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his country is at "truly one of the most difficult moments in our history."
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"It's been the most amazing experience ever and I really don't see my life taking me anywhere else." -- Kalli Ward, student entrepreneur and owner of Shop the Foxxy, a fashion boutique that operates both online and on the MU campus November 21, 2025
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City workers saw the first wage increase of 2% in October. The 1.5% increase will occur in January.
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Community Foundation of Central Missouri serves a 10-county area from Kirksville to Jefferson City and is widely known for its annual CoMoGives fundraiser (that kicks off in just a few days). Executive director Eric Sappington joins us to talk about this year's campaign! November 20, 2025
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The Columbia Fire Department will be making changes to two fire stations.
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The Columbia City Council rejected a zoning change that would have rezoned farmland.
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Brittany Dodson of The Elderberry Momma joins AC at the home of Trish and Jim Koetting (Hoss's Seasonings) to talk about all the healthy benefits of the elderberry while AC makes an elderberry & bourbon cocktail that is sure to wow your Thanksgiving guests. November 19, 2025
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Brian Kruse. He’s the Douglas County Election Commissioner based in Omaha, Nebraska. They spoke about how elections work in Nebraska, as well as the unique way Nebraska ensures there’s enough poll workers — by drafting them.
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