A pair of studies found that tens of thousands of construction workers in Missouri and Kansas are incorrectly classified as independent contractors. That means their employers are avoiding withholding income tax and paying into programs like Social Security, unemployment insurance, Medicare and others.

2023 was the 11th consecutive year the state has topped the list, which is compiled to highlight cruelty and neglect among commercial dog breeders.

The center's goal is to help farmers become more efficient and sustainable by harnessing technology like artificial intelligence.

Crews will commence operations in both directions on sections of I-70 and U.S. 63 on Wednesday.

A spokeswoman for Rice’s attorney confirmed to The Associated Press in the evening that Rice turned himself in at the Glenn Heights Police Department.

Chronic wasting disease is a completely fatal disease found in deer.

Aid for Israel became more urgent after the weekend's attack, House Speaker Mike Johnson said. After months of delays, he is also putting forward a bill that provide additional aid to Ukraine.

The law makes it a felony for doctors to medically treat gender dysphoria in minors. It will now go into effect except in the case of two anonymous plaintiffs who may continue to receive treatment.

A year of war has torn through Sudan, causing devastation and more than 8 million people to be displaced.

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Mid-Mo gamers take note: the third annual CoMo Retro Gaming Convention is back this Saturday, April 20 at Columbia's Stoney Creek Conference Center! Also, ever heard of a 'soul seat'? Yes? No? Either way, we've got its creator, Pack Matthews, on the show today to demonstrate all of its many benefits over traditional chairs. (3:30) April 15, 2024

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The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many of them in rural areas. Now some journalists are redoubling their efforts to provide local news and trying new models in a difficult industry.

The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe.

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