KBIA
@kbianews.bsky.social
NPR member station in Columbia, Missouri. Award winning news and public affairs programming with the Missouri School of Journalism.
Attorneys for People Not Politicians said in court Monday that a judge should rule against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' actions on the proposed congressional redistricting referendum.
Missouri Secretary of State challenged on handling of congressional redistricting referendum
Attorneys for People Not Politicians said in court Monday that a judge should rule against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' actions on the proposed congressional redistricting referendum.
www.kbia.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Attorneys for People Not Politicians said in court Monday that a judge should rule against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' actions on the proposed congressional redistricting referendum.
Some tree farms in the central U.S. are selling more potted Christmas trees as people seek out an eco-friendly option or look to get more than one use out of their evergreens.
‘Living’ Christmas trees? Some people are choosing evergreens they can replant after the holidays
Some tree farms in the central U.S. are selling more potted Christmas trees as people seek out an eco-friendly option or look to get more than one use out of their evergreens.
www.kbia.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Some tree farms in the central U.S. are selling more potted Christmas trees as people seek out an eco-friendly option or look to get more than one use out of their evergreens.
The latest ethics charges relate to how she paid the cost of a 2022 disciplinary hearing in which she admitted to violating the rules of professional conduct during her prosecution of former Gov. Eric Greitens.
Kim Gardner again faces discipline connected to prosecution of former Gov. Greitens
The latest ethics charges relate to how she paid the cost of a 2022 disciplinary hearing in which she admitted to violating the rules of professional conduct during her prosecution of former Gov. Eric Greitens.
www.kbia.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The latest ethics charges relate to how she paid the cost of a 2022 disciplinary hearing in which she admitted to violating the rules of professional conduct during her prosecution of former Gov. Eric Greitens.
So far this year, 128 pedestrians have been killed — a troubling 22% increase over the same period in 2024.
Pedestrian fatalities at all-time high in Missouri
So far this year, 128 pedestrians have been killed — a troubling 22% increase over the same period in 2024.
www.kbia.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
So far this year, 128 pedestrians have been killed — a troubling 22% increase over the same period in 2024.
A new Washington University study found that St. Louis' guaranteed basic income pilot program helped hundreds of families. But a lawsuit paused payments, and later crises deepened the financial strain many participants already faced.
$500 monthly payments helped St. Louis families — then a lawsuit and a tornado hit
A new Washington University study found that St. Louis' guaranteed basic income pilot program helped hundreds of families. But a lawsuit paused payments, and later crises deepened the financial strain many participants already faced.
www.kbia.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A new Washington University study found that St. Louis' guaranteed basic income pilot program helped hundreds of families. But a lawsuit paused payments, and later crises deepened the financial strain many participants already faced.
The plans are the result of legislation Gov. Mike Kehoe passed in July, after four years of debate. Consumers can choose from four plans, with optional dental and vision coverage.
Missouri Farm Bureau launches new health plans, raising concerns about coverage limits
The plans are the result of legislation Gov. Mike Kehoe passed in July, after four years of debate. Consumers can choose from four plans, with optional dental and vision coverage.
www.kbia.org
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The plans are the result of legislation Gov. Mike Kehoe passed in July, after four years of debate. Consumers can choose from four plans, with optional dental and vision coverage.
Columbia Parking Utility staff will begin updating downtown parking meters to the new $1 hourly rate on Monday, Jan. 5.
Downtown Columbia on-street parking rate increase starting in January
Columbia Parking Utility staff will begin updating downtown parking meters to the new $1 hourly rate on Monday, Jan. 5.
www.kbia.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Columbia Parking Utility staff will begin updating downtown parking meters to the new $1 hourly rate on Monday, Jan. 5.
Audra Sergel is a queer woman in her late 40s who's an active member of the community through her role as the artistic director of the Quorus, an LGBTQ+ choir. She spoke about the importance of love, support and music in hard times.
Audra Sergel: “Joy is different than happy… Joy feels like that massive river of just love and acceptance.
Audra Sergel is a queer woman in her late 40s who's an active member of the community through her role as the artistic director of the Quorus, an LGBTQ+ choir. She spoke about the importance of love, support and music in hard times.
www.kbia.org
December 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Audra Sergel is a queer woman in her late 40s who's an active member of the community through her role as the artistic director of the Quorus, an LGBTQ+ choir. She spoke about the importance of love, support and music in hard times.
The shelter near Conley Road and U.S. 63 was removed at the request of a shopping mall property manager.
Bus shelter removed from northeast Columbia shopping center
The shelter near Conley Road and U.S. 63 was removed at the request of a shopping mall property manager.
www.kbia.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The shelter near Conley Road and U.S. 63 was removed at the request of a shopping mall property manager.
The Consumers Council of Missouri Wednesday filed a motion for a rehearing in the Ameren Missouri case setting terms and rates for large customers like data centers. The commission has already issued an order supporting Ameren's rates, which take effect Thursday.
Consumer advocacy group asks for redo in Ameren Missouri data center rate case
The Consumers Council of Missouri Wednesday filed a motion for a rehearing in the Ameren Missouri case setting terms and rates for large customers like data centers. The commission has already issued an order supporting Ameren's rates, which take effect Thursday.
www.kbia.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Consumers Council of Missouri Wednesday filed a motion for a rehearing in the Ameren Missouri case setting terms and rates for large customers like data centers. The commission has already issued an order supporting Ameren's rates, which take effect Thursday.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe met with UM System President Mun Choi this week to discuss crime in Columbia.
Mayor Buffaloe responds to state safety meeting without city leadership
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe met with UM System President Mun Choi this week to discuss crime in Columbia.
www.kbia.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe met with UM System President Mun Choi this week to discuss crime in Columbia.
The ballot measure also includes a ban on gender affirming health care for minors. Judges reissued the summary statement that voters will see on November 2026 ballots to make clear rights were being repealed, not newly established.
Missouri ballot measure to overturn abortion rights gets a rewrite from appeals court judges
The ballot measure also includes a ban on gender affirming health care for minors. Judges reissued the summary statement that voters will see on November 2026 ballots to make clear rights were being repealed, not newly established.
www.kbia.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The ballot measure also includes a ban on gender affirming health care for minors. Judges reissued the summary statement that voters will see on November 2026 ballots to make clear rights were being repealed, not newly established.
The new rule caps loans for grad students in what the Department of Education considers "non-professional fields," which includes nursing.
Graduate nursing loan limits could add to provider shortage in Missouri
The new rule caps loans for grad students in what the Department of Education considers "non-professional fields," which includes nursing.
www.kbia.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The new rule caps loans for grad students in what the Department of Education considers "non-professional fields," which includes nursing.
The program provides a long-term look at water quality in some of Missouri's most famous lakes. It will end in 2027 after a state agency will no longer provide federal funding.
Missouri to lose 50-year-old program that tests lake water after federal funding cuts
The program provides a long-term look at water quality in some of Missouri's most famous lakes. It will end in 2027 after a state agency will no longer provide federal funding.
www.kbia.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The program provides a long-term look at water quality in some of Missouri's most famous lakes. It will end in 2027 after a state agency will no longer provide federal funding.
UM System President Mun Choi met with Gov. Mike Kehoe to discuss efforts to combat crime in Columbia.
MU leader, governor meet over crime in Columbia; mayor says city leaders weren't invited
UM System President Mun Choi met with Gov. Mike Kehoe to discuss efforts to combat crime in Columbia.
www.kbia.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
UM System President Mun Choi met with Gov. Mike Kehoe to discuss efforts to combat crime in Columbia.
Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), partnered with St. Louis contractor Parsons Transportation group, will lead the reconstruction project.
MoDOT selects contractors for Rocheport to Columbia I-70 project
Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), partnered with St. Louis contractor Parsons Transportation group, will lead the reconstruction project.
www.kbia.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), partnered with St. Louis contractor Parsons Transportation group, will lead the reconstruction project.
Hannah Dolan lives in Jefferson City and was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She spoke about the importance of talking about and normalizing neurodivergent experiences.
Neurodivergent people are 'constantly battling their brains in a world that can be very difficult for them.'
Hannah Dolan lives in Jefferson City and was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She spoke about the importance of talking about and normalizing neurodivergent experiences.
www.kbia.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Hannah Dolan lives in Jefferson City and was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She spoke about the importance of talking about and normalizing neurodivergent experiences.
Missouri may not be known as a wildfire-prone state, but there have been more than 2,700 this year. One culprit is power lines.
As Missouri wildfire risk grows, regulators and utilities take ‘proactive’ steps on prevention and preparedness
Missouri may not be known as a wildfire-prone state, but there have been more than 2,700 this year. One culprit is power lines.
www.kbia.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Missouri may not be known as a wildfire-prone state, but there have been more than 2,700 this year. One culprit is power lines.
An Afghan man who fled the Taliban has been released from a Missouri immigration detention facility following a federal judge’s ruling.
Afghan man who helped the U.S. fight the Taliban ordered released from ICE detention in Missouri
An Afghan man who fled the Taliban has been released from a Missouri immigration detention facility following a federal judge’s ruling.
www.kbia.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
An Afghan man who fled the Taliban has been released from a Missouri immigration detention facility following a federal judge’s ruling.
Individuals with United Healthcare insurance are at risk of losing coverage at SSM Health providers.
United Healthcare customers could lose coverage at SSM Health
Individuals with United Healthcare insurance are at risk of losing coverage at SSM Health providers.
www.kbia.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Individuals with United Healthcare insurance are at risk of losing coverage at SSM Health providers.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F released a final update on traffic incident totals from Monday's winter weather.
MSHP releases crash totals from Monday winter weather response
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F released a final update on traffic incident totals from Monday's winter weather.
www.kbia.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F released a final update on traffic incident totals from Monday's winter weather.
The Missouri Department of Transportation anticipates a temporary closing of a driving lane on eastbound Interstate 70.
Lane closure set on portion of I-70 in Columbia Wednesday
The Missouri Department of Transportation anticipates a temporary closing of a driving lane on eastbound Interstate 70.
www.kbia.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Missouri Department of Transportation anticipates a temporary closing of a driving lane on eastbound Interstate 70.
Missouri residents in Cooper County who were affected by the tornado in Pilot Grove in April may be eligible for help with rent through FEMA.
Cooper County residents may be eligible for FEMA rent assistance after April tornado
Missouri residents in Cooper County who were affected by the tornado in Pilot Grove in April may be eligible for help with rent through FEMA.
www.kbia.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Missouri residents in Cooper County who were affected by the tornado in Pilot Grove in April may be eligible for help with rent through FEMA.
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is using Missouri's consumer protection laws to require some pornography websites to verify someone's age.
Foes of Missouri's age verification for porn websites may face steep legal hurdles
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is using Missouri's consumer protection laws to require some pornography websites to verify someone's age.
www.kbia.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is using Missouri's consumer protection laws to require some pornography websites to verify someone's age.
Food banks across the country bid for donations on Feeding America's "Choice System," which replaced a less efficient system that used an algorithm to distribute food.
How Feeding America uses auctions to distribute donations to food banks
Food banks across the country bid for donations on Feeding America's "Choice System," which replaced a less efficient system that used an algorithm to distribute food.
www.kbia.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Food banks across the country bid for donations on Feeding America's "Choice System," which replaced a less efficient system that used an algorithm to distribute food.