Why Missouri educators are leaving the profession and what’s being done to stop it
More than 60% of Missouri teachers leave the profession in their first five years on the job, education officials say.
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How Missouri’s full abortion ban reverberates a year after Roe was overturned
The ban was written to go into effect after a decision overturning the precedent.
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In Missouri, marijuana legalization is just the beginning of policy work
After recreational marijuana became legal in Missouri some lawmakers saw an opportunity, while others saw problems.
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Missouri’s neighbor has years of experience with recreational marijuana
What Missouri law enforcement officers are grappling with right now – newly legalized recreational marijuana for adults – Illinois went through three years ago.
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What Amendment 3 says about growing marijuana in Missouri
Under Amendment 3, Missourians can now legally grow their own marijuana.
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Cities such as Columbia, Jefferson City studying uses for recreational marijuana taxes
Recreational marijuana sales began in early February in Missouri but after April they could become more expensive for some Mid-Missouri consumers.
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Missouri has legal pot, but restrictions on use remain
The passing of Amendment 3 in the Show-Me State in November has prompted questions about where adults 21 or older can legally use marijuana products.
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Columbia water treatment plant overdue for upgrades
Columbia’s water treatment plant was built in 1970 and while it’s expanded since then, it has not been upgraded.
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More than 1 million Missourians lack internet but the issue in Columbia is reliability
Even in metropolitan areas, such as Columbia, access is not always reliable.
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As medical marijuana thrives, Missourians could see recreational use on November ballot
In the four years since the program was first approved by Missouri voters, it’s grown to having dispensaries and cultivators in nearly every corner of the state.
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Parents’ drive for better life inspires University of Missouri President Mun Choi
Choi sat down for an interview with anchor Deborah Kendrick to mark AAPI month.
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Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening
May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.
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Lawmakers try to roll back some parole eligibility for people in prison for juvenile crimes prompting concerns about Cole County case
State lawmakers are considering rolling back some parole rules for people in prison for crimes committed as children, prompting concerns about a Cole County child killer’s case.
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‘Destined for greatness’: Battle football player Rickie Dunn makes big plays on the field as he seeks justice for his late father
The son of Hickman standout Rickie Dunn is following in his father’s footsteps on the field.
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Military enlistment increases in years following 9/11 attacks
Twenty years ago 2,996 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that would eventually launch America into its longest war.
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Columbia police, dispatchers implement changes after Volunteer Drive shooting
Columbia police and Boone County Joint Communications are working to improve communication after it broke down during a shooting in north east Columbia. This prevented EMS crews from entering the scene to provide help to victims.
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IN-DEPTH: How effective are face masks at stopping the spread of COVID-19?
Health officials, government officials and the public have debated how effective face coverings are against COVID-19 since the pandemic started.
Continue ReadingRebuilding Mid-Missouri, One Year Later
Jefferson City and Eldon continue to recover one year after a devastating EF-3 tornado hit on May 22, 2019.
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Is Mid-Missouri prepared for a potential tornado during a global pandemic?
Just weeks ago on May 4, severe thunderstorms tore across the southern part of the state, leaving behind significant wind damage. Gov. Mike Parson addressed the cleanup.
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Levees remain damaged as communities prepare for more Missouri River flooding
The spring outlook for 2020 is showing flooding can be expected again. Some experts even hint that it could be worse than last year.
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