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kbia.org > missouri-news > 2026-09-10 > new-i-70-u-s-63-flyover-installation-set-for-this-weekend

New I-70/U.S. 63 flyover installation set for this weekend

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (370+ words) The Missouri Department of Transportation is preparing for the installation of girders this weekend for a new flyover ramp. The ramp will connect northbound U.S. 63 to westbound Interstate 70 and is part of the larger Improve I-70 project. The process will begin 7 p.m. Friday…...

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kbia.org > missouri-news-network > 2026-09-04 > central-missouri-humane-society-suspends-dog-intake-due-to-parvovirus

Central Missouri Humane Society suspends dog intake due to parvovirus

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (222+ words) The Central Missouri Humane Society will temporarily suspend dog intake following a confirmed case of canine parvovirus at the shelter. Starting Thursday, the Humane Society will suspend routine intake of dogs for the next two weeks. The Humane Society and…...

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kbia.org > kbia-news > 2026-09-02 > pet-friendly-domestic-violence-shelters-protect-survivors-at-both-ends-of-the-leash

Pet-friendly domestic violence shelters protect survivors at both ends of the leash

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1522+ words) It’s nearly 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and while it already feels like nearly 100°, a group of 15 or so volunteers from Wayside Waifs are busy setting up a canopy and carting out totes of dog and cat food, extra leashes, pet…...

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kbia.org > missouri-news > 2026-09-01 > cps-policy-committee-recommends-further-discussion-on-bullying-policy

CPS Policy Committee recommends further discussion on bullying policy

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (629+ words) Revisions to Columbia Public Schools’ bullying policy are nearing completion, one step at a time. The proposed changes to the policy specifically identify who is required to report bullying at schools and their response. It also clarifies the definition and…...

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kbia.org > health-wealth > 2026-09-01 > missouri-drought-conditions-spread-as-fall-approaches

Missouri drought conditions spread as fall approaches

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (311+ words) After heavy rains earlier this year helped pull much of Missouri out of drought, dry conditions are returning to parts of the state as fall approaches. About 41% of Missouri is now classified as abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor....

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kbia.org > show > the-daily-blend > 2026-08-31 > the-daily-blend-w-ac-cathleen-a-fleck-phd-2026-mizzou-arts-after-hours

The Daily Blend w/ AC: Cathleen A. Fleck, PhD, 2026 Mizzou Arts After Hours

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (103+ words) KBIA - On Air Now Playing Classical 90.5 (KBIA HD 2) The Daily Blend w/ AC: Cathleen A. Fleck, PhD, 2026 Mizzou Arts After Hours Mizzou Arts After Hours is coming to Lowry Mall on Wednesday, September 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, and it's free and open…...

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kbia.org > missouri-news > 2026-08-26 > this-friday-missouri-will-up-highway-speeds-restrict-porn-and-make-divorce-easier

This Friday, Missouri will up highway speeds, restrict porn and make divorce easier

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (487+ words) People in Missouri will be able to drive up to 75 miles per hour and will need to upload identification proving they're old enough to access porn sites. Those and other laws passed during the legislative session go into effect on…...

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kbia.org > show > the-daily-blend > 2026-08-26 > the-daily-blend-w-ac-alex-labrunerie-labrunerie-financial-college-tuition

The Daily Blend w/ AC: Alex LaBrunerie, LaBrunerie Financial, "College tuition"

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (83+ words) KBIA The Daily Blend w/ AC: Alex LaBrunerie, LaBrunerie Financial, "College tuition" It's college tuition season, and LaBrunerie Financial president Alex LaBrunerie is breaking down exactly what qualifies as a 529 expense -- from tuition and computers to off-campus rent. Plus, with…...

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kbia.org > health-wealth > 2026-08-25 > socially-transmitted-is-raw-milk-safe-to-drink

Socially Transmitted: Is raw milk safe to drink?

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (466+ words) Becky: From the KBIA Health & Wealth Desk, I’m Rebecca Smith. It’s time for our monthly series, Socially Transmitted, where we take a deep dive into the science behind online health trends and claims. This month we are taking a look…...

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kbia.org > missouri-news > 2026-08-20 > missouri-prepares-for-final-marijuana-microbusiness-lottery-under-tougher-rules

Missouri prepares for final marijuana microbusiness lottery under tougher rules

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1061+ words) Missouri received nearly 900 applications for its final round of marijuana microbusiness licenses, with the Missouri Lottery scheduled to draw applicants on Sept. 9 for 77 available licenses. But unlike the entrepreneurs selected in the program’s first two rounds, this year’s applicants will…...