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MU Faculty, Administration Struggle to Find Solutions for The Missourian The University of Missouri is in tight financial straits and looking at places to make cuts. The Missourian is a target because for the second consecutive year its deficit is expected to exceed one million dollars. Sara Wittmeyer explores what could be at stake for a traditional newspaper at the world's first school of journalism.
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Shoplifting in Mid-Missouri: Part III In Part III of KBIA's shoplifting reporters Su Jing and Tanya Sneddon explain how shoplifting can devastate independently owned businesses.
Shoplifting in Mid-Missouri: Part II Part II of KBIA's shoplifting series looks at organized retail crime gangs and how corporate retailers are responding.
Shoplifting in Mid-Missouri: Part I Shoplifing is a growing national problem with billions of dollars of merchandise being stolen each year. A team of KBIA reporters looked at the problem from four angles. Part I examines what retailers are doing to protect themselves and how shoplifting affects consumers.
Palestinian Writer-Poet Remembers Machmoud Darwish
Palestinian writer Ibtisam Barakat shares her reflections on Darwish, poetry and politics, and what she calls the “M” generation with KBIA's Janet Saidi.
This story was also featured August 22 in KBIA’s weekly show, Off the Clock.
POW's Respond to McCain's Military Service
Senator John McCain's role in the Vietnam War recently has come under increased scrutiny. But just how important is McCain's ex-prisoner of war status to his campign for President. KBIA's Zack Shlachter reports.
This story was also featured August 19 in KBIA’s Talking Politics
Living Green in Mid-Missouri - Part IV
The Final installment of KBIA's "Living Green" series. Catherine Wolf takes you to the Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in Rutledge.
To view an audio slideshow of the Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage click here. This story was also featured August 14 in KBIA’s Under the Microscope.
Living Green in Mid-Missouri - Part III
Part three of KBIA's "Living Green" series. Catherine Wolf takes a tour of a completely energy efficient home in Ashland.
This story was also featured July 31 in KBIA’s Under the Microscope.
Hulshof Clinches GOP Gubernatorial Nomination 
Outgoing 9th District U.S. Representative Kenny Hulshof says that, after winning his primary battle against State Treasurer Sarah Steelman, he's ready to take his campaign for governor to every corner of Missouri. Sara Wittmeyer was at Hulshof's victory party Tuesday night in Columbia and has this report.
Click the arrow above to view video of Hulshof's primary election victory speech from KBIA's YouTube channel.
Living Green in Mid-Missouri - Part II
Part two of KBIA's "Living Green" series. Catherine Wolf talks to a retired couple who built and earth-friendly guesthouse and a "green" architect who uses a windmill to power his home.
This story was also featured July 31 in KBIA’s Under the Microscope.
Teacher Gathering Comments to Present to the President
A Massachusetts teacher is walking across the country asking people to write a message for the next President. To hear the Q & A with B.J. Hill, click here.
This story was also featured July 29 in KBIA’s Talking Politics.
KBIA News: Off the Clock, July 25, 2008
A report from the Columbia chapter of the Missouri Writer's Guild ... and, an audio postcard from the Boone County Fair. Hear the show here.
Click the arrow below for KBIA's YouTube video of the pig races at the Boone County Fair.
Solar Energy Helps Reduce Carbon FootprintPart one of a series on "Going Green"... KBIA's Catherine Wolf talks to two Mid-Missourians who are using solar panels to reduce their carbon footprint.
This story was also featured July 24 in KBIA’s Under the Microscope.
Political Analyst Does the Political Boogie? Commentator Terry Smith uses 70s disco music to explain the latest news in the Presidential race. Hear it here.
This story was also featured July 22 in KBIA’s weekly show, Talking Politics.
MU Summer Singers Perform
A group of 24 choral enthusiasts called the Summer Singers spent the early part of the summer doing complicated early choral works.
KBIA's Mike Solakian went to the Summer Singers' final concert … and he found that the singers were nothing less than passionate about their summer pastime. Hear it here.
This story was also featured July 18 in KBIA’s weekly show, Off the Clock.
Business Up At Farmer's Market
High gas prices are affecting what you pay for many goods and services. Food, for example, is more expensive. In Columbia, more consumers are considering locally-grown food a good alternative to what they can get in the store. KBIA's Andrell Bower reports. Hear it here.
A team of KBIA reporters followed food as it made its way from the field to the Columbia Farmer's Market. Click the arrow to view video from KBIA's YouTube channel.
This story was also featured July 17 in KBIA’s weekly show, Under the Microscope.
KBIA News: Talking Politics, July 15, 2008
The Race for the 9th Series continues with profiles of Tamara Millay and Justin Johnson; and "Mr. Smith Talks to Washington." Hear it here.
Web Extra: Click here to hear the complete audio from the Republican candidates running for the 9th Congressional District during a debate at Stephens College, and here to hear from the Democrats.