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The controversial preservation act has led to an increase in complaints from small law enforcement offices. (Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

Local leaders and law enforcement cite new bill as cause for increased gun violence

John Herrman
December 1, 2021

Rates of gun violence have spiked across Missouri, including in areas around UM System schools.  Near the UM System’s Columbia campus alone, there have been four shootings since the beginning of August. The most recent incident, on Nov. 14, left one person dead and...

Small red bacteria bubbles to represent COVID-19 on a molecular level and a vile that says COVID-19 vaccine across the front and a half full needle

Vaccines are becoming more available in Kansas City, here’s how to get in line for yours

Joeli Toscano
March 15, 2021

Governor Parson announced recently that Phase 1B - Tier 3 of the COVID-19 Vaccine Plan will begin March 15.   According to the Missouri Covid Vaccination Plan, this tier includes critical infrastructure workers including, but not limited to, first responders, K-12...

Missouri election live updates

Missouri election live updates

Roo News
November 3, 2020

1:34 a.m. With 99% of polls in, Amendment 3, which would repeal a previous referendum regarding the state redistricting process, is set to pass with 51% of the vote. 12:11 a.m. With 98% of polls in, Missourians voted "No" on Amendment 1 by 53% of the vote. The amendment would...

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