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Montgomery County Commission approves tax breaks for Amazon data center

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Montgomery County Commission has approved tax breaks for the upcoming Amazon data center. Presiding Commissioner Ryan Poston said on Thursday that the breaks were unanimously approved last week by the commission.   “As this process continues, we’re encouraged by the meaningful benefits this project could deliver, including new construction and long-term

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Cole County Commission approves budget with weak revenue projected

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County commissioners approved a 2026 budget burdened by lower-than-expected tax revenue on Thursday. The county ended 2025 with $56.4 million in reserves and is expected to bring in $64.4 million in 2026. However, commissioners anticipate spending $92.9 million throughout the year, which includes $32.8 million in capital projects. Cole County

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Venezuela releases first prisoners in ‘peace’ gesture: Here’s what to know

By Uriel Blanco, Max Saltman, Mitchell McCluskey, Laura Sharman, Ivonne Valdes Garay, CNN (CNN) — Venezuela has begun releasing a number of high-profile prisoners, including opposition politicians, in what its government has called a gesture “to seek peace” less than a week after the US operation to snatch its President Nicolás Maduro. Tearful reunions unfolded

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Philip Yancey speaks during a service at Waterstone Community Church on April 18

After confessing to an extramarital affair, a popular evangelical author faces angry Christians known for ‘eating their own’

By John Blake, CNN (CNN) — Philip Yancey has sold millions of books and become a sought-after speaker because he tackles tough questions of faith that many Christians prefer to avoid. But after confessing this week to an eight-year extramarital affair, the evangelical author faces a difficult question that even he may not be able

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Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela

By Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — A small bloc of Senate Republicans has delivered a notable rebuke of President Donald Trump just days after his operation ousting Venezuela’s leader, voting to advance a resolution that would limit future US military force in the nation without Congress’ approval. Five Republicans on Thursday

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