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6:10 pm
Tue June 19, 2012

Bid protest halts construction at Birds Point Levee

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Restoring the Birds Point-New Madrid Levee to its original height may take a little more time.

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Education
5:44 pm
Tue June 19, 2012

Truman State to consider adding sexual orientation to non-discrimination policy

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Truman State University’s non-discrimination policy might be changed to include sexual orientation.

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Business
4:00 pm
Tue June 19, 2012

Hatches named chairman of Mo. Gaming Commission

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The Missouri Gaming Commission has a new chairman.

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Business
11:34 am
Tue June 19, 2012

Kirksville development org. recognized for school funding

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Kirksville, Missouri

Kirksville Regional Economic Development (K-REDI) was recognized by the new Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health for helping jump start the school’s funds with their initial donation. 

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Politics
9:15 am
Tue June 19, 2012

Columbia residents rally against EEZ plans

Credit J. Evan Arnold / KBIA
Columbia residents rallied before the Columbia city council meeting, Monday, June 18th. The rally was organized by Keep Columbia Free, a group opposed to enhanced enterprise zones in Columbia.

In what continues to be one of the most divisive issues in Columbia, a proposed Enhanced Enterprise Zone was the topic of more public discussion and a rally at last night’s Columbia City Council meeting. 

Columbia residents rallied last night to express frustrations over the Enhanced Enterprise Zone and what they believe to be a nonresponsive municipal government.

Columbia residents have publicly voiced their opposition to the measure that is designed to bring jobs to Columbia through a series of tax credits for businesses that set up within the zone’s boundaries.

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Weather
8:59 am
Tue June 19, 2012

National Weather Service begins severe-weather text alerts

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The National Weather Service may soon be texting you. It’s the latest initiative to keep people across the country up to date on severe weather, starting this week. 

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Education
6:01 pm
Mon June 18, 2012

State Fair Community College to offer classes in Boonville

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A Sedalia-based community college will begin offering classes in Boonville in August.

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Education
5:53 pm
Mon June 18, 2012

MU Health System gets $13.3M in federal money

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The University of Missouri Health System will receive $13.3 million from the federal government to enhance primary care for elderly patients.

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Intersection
5:05 pm
Mon June 18, 2012

Improving science and math education

Watch the show and join the conversation on the Intersection website.

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Politics
4:54 pm
Mon June 18, 2012

McCaskill weighs in on Obama's immigration policy

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Senator Claire McCaskill

US Senator Claire McCaskill visited Cape Girardeau Saturday morning for the opening of the Democratic Party  campaign headquarters.

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