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At a Senate hearing Wednesday, Anthony Fauci is likely to face questions from Sen. Rand Paul related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know
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Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says he intends to block state and federal funds from reaching Daniel Boone Regional Library after its Columbia branch read LGBTQ+ picture books aloud. One state lawmaker said the event was wholesome and called the threats "government censorship."
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After nearly 15 years of ownership, the founders of Signet Coffee Roasters, Dennis and Leah Posterick, are handing down the business to their family’s next generation. Their son Ryan and daughter-in-law Rachel Posterick now own the business.
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In 2021, overall vacancy rates for hospital positions in Missouri were at 17%, but this rate declined to 10.1% in 2025, according to the Missouri Hospital Association's 2026 Workforce Report. -
Racers in the MR340 attempt to paddle the length of the lower Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Louis in under 85 hours.
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