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As more Missourians have taken on gig work to make ends meet, it’s become harder for the state to determine people’s eligibility for programs such as SNAP, TANF and Medicaid.
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A recent analysis from the University of Missouri found that mid-Missourians coming into its emergency room for opioid overdoses had high rates of hepatitis C positivity and low rates of ever being tested for the disease.
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The study is led by MU researchers who noticed a rise in heart disease among pregnant Americans.
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Heavy snow is expected throughout Missouri, bringing with it high-speed winds and thick ice.
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COVID-19 cases spiked in late summer, just ahead of the rollout of a new vaccine booster. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith has more on when to get the latest COVID shot to maximize immunity as the holidays approach.
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Students at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine say long hours and grueling circumstances impact their wellbeing. But experts and college officials say finding solutions that work for everyone can be tough.
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A Jackson County Judge Thursday gave defendants more time to respond to a motion which would apply her decision to all prosecutors in the state. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith and Anna Spidel report anti-abortion protestors gathered outside Columbia’s Planned Parenthood clinic this morning before the announcement.
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As high food prices are on the minds of many Americans, the need for food assistance is as well. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith has the story of one local effort that’s working to meet this need and give dignity to people along the way.
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There will be a small diaper distribution event Wednesday, December 4 at the Food Bank Market on Business Loop 70. Diapers will be available from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for Boone County residents.
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A new study led by MU researchers used mice to show obstructive sleep apnea can increase the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms, or triple A.