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1 month ago | 
mopress.com | Anna Sago |Fletcher Mantooth |Natanya Friedheim |Molly Gibbs
Missouri News Network: Statehouse News for MPA MembersThis report is written by Missouri School of Journalism students for publication by MPA member newspapers in print and online. -----------------------------------------------------Missouri News Network coverage this week focused on recapping the end of the legislative session. If you have thoughts or questions, contact Fred Anklam at [email protected].
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1 month ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Yong Li Xuan |Nam Nguyen |Nam Nguyễn |Jackson Cooper |Anna Sago
JEFFERSON CITY - Hundreds of protesters from across the state vowed to keep fighting for abortion and workers' rights Thursday after the Missouri General Assembly repealed paid sick leave and put abortion rights back on the ballot. Both measures now await approval from Gov. Mike Kehoe. The Defend the Will of the People Rally was organized by Abortion Access Missouri, Missouri Jobs with Justice and the Missouri Workers Center.
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1 month ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Nam Nguyen |Nam Nguyễn |Yong Li Xuan |Jackson Cooper |Anna Sago
JEFFERSON CITY - Hundreds of protestors from across the state vowed to keep fighting for abortion and workers' rights Thursday after the Missouri General Assembly repealed paid sick leave and put abortion rights back on the ballot. Both measures now await approval from Gov. Mike Kehoe. The Defend the Will of Our People Rally was organized by Abortion Access Missouri, Missouri Jobs with Justice and the Missouri Workers Center.
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2 months ago | 
columbiamissourian.com | Sophia Anderson |Anna Sago
The University of Missouri clarified Thursday morning that no shots were fired after an alert Wednesday night said there was a report of shots fired near Providence Road and Broadway. "MU Alerts are sent out of an abundance of caution to keep our campus community as safe and informed as possible," it said. "Current information now suggests there were no shots fired at the time of the MU Alert last night.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Sophie Ayers |Anna Colletto |Anna Sago
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has halted state funding for an e-book program until e-book apps can ensure that pornographic material is off the site. However, local schools and libraries contacted by the Missourian said they anticipate little impact. Some libraries and school districts have access to Overdrive, which houses applications such as Libby and Sora, through the Missouri Research and Education Network, or MOREnet.
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Mar 8, 2025 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Faith Boyd |Anna Sago
By Faith Boyd,Anna Sago All branches of Daniel Boone Regional Library now offer free gun locks - no questions asked, no library card required. The locks can be requested at the front desk of each branch. Truman Veterans' Hospital provides the cable gun locks. In addition to promoting general weapon safety, the locks are part of the hospital's program to prevent and reduce the risk of veteran suicide. The hospital continues to supply the locks to the library as needed.
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Feb 20, 2025 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Hannah Schuh |Sophia Anderson |Anna Sago
By Hannah Schuh,Sophia Anderson,Anna Sago Scotty Cox, a local radio host, received an accurate assessment of his cardiac calcium, an indicator of heart health, in 10 minutes. In recognition of American Heart Health Month, providers at Boone Health performed a heart disease screening Thursday afternoon. Cardiologist Mozow Zuidema and advanced modality technician Frank Lynch demonstrated the ease of screening for cardiac calcium by performing the procedure on Cox.
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Feb 19, 2025 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Emma Zawacki |Anna Sago |Anna Colletto
By Emma Zawacki,Anna Sago,Anna Colletto The University of Missouri is rolling out its new demand-based parking plan with informational sessions for faculty and staff and a five-day pilot test of expanded shuttle routes. The new plan will divide MU's parking lots and structures into pricing tiers based on demand for location, with rates ranging from $10 to $105, according to previous Missourian reporting. It will also expand MU's shuttle services for faculty, staff and students.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Emma Zawacki |Anna Sago |Anna Colletto
By Emma Zawacki,Anna Sago,Anna Colletto The University of Missouri is rolling out its new demand-based parking plan with informational sessions for faculty and staff and a five-day pilot test of expanded shuttle routes. The new plan will divide MU's parking lots and structures into pricing tiers based on demand for location, with rates ranging from $10 to $105, according to previous Missourian reporting. It will also expand MU's shuttle services for faculty, staff and students.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
columbiamissourian.com | Faith Boyd |Anna Sago |Anna Colletto
By Faith Boyd,Anna Sago,Anna Colletto The Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) endorsed Jacque Sample and Ron Graves in the April 8 City Council election Tuesday, emphasizing its concerns with current city leadership. The organization said it believes Sample and Graves will prioritize community safety and support for law enforcement as city council members.
