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Tuesday, January 17, 2020 - Helping fourth graders discover Lewis and Clark Jan 17, 2023

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Officials at the Gateway Arch National Park say a recently renovated museum is giving students a much broader story of the country’s history.

Friday, January 13, 2023 - Why can't Missouri be proud of St. Louis-style pizza? Jan 13, 2023

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A square-cut, thin-crust pie topped with Provel cheese is the result of decades of St. Louis ingenuity. But it elicits debate throughout the country.

Thursday, January 12, 2023 - What Jason Smith’s Ways and Means chairmanship means for Missouri Jan 12, 2023

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The Republican U.S. Rep. from a small Missouri town is now one of the most powerful members of Congress as the new chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. It makes key funding and operations decisions.

Wednesday, January 11, 2020 - St. Louis County’s new health director is focusing on all patient needs Jan 11, 2023

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Dr. Kanika Cunningham started her new job this month. She previously served as a public health officer in the department and as a primary care physician at a community health clinic.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - How long COVID has complicated Missouri's economy Jan 10, 2023

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Thousands of Missouri residents are dealing with long COVID. They can't work, and that is adding to the state's labor shortage.

Monday, January 9, 2023 - More Midwest states are courting indoor hog operations Jan 09, 2023

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Legislation in states including Missouri and Nebraska are paving the way for large livestock operations. Some rural residents worry about the potential pollution and decreased quality of life.

Friday, January 6, 2023 - Scott Air Force Base has role in supplying Ukraine Jan 06, 2023

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The American military is providing weapons, supplies and humanitarian aid as the European country fights off the Russian invasion. Those shipments are coordinated by the U.S. Transportation Command headquarters at the military center in the Metro East.

Thursday, January 5, 2023 - Missouri carries out the first U.S. execution of an openly transgender person Jan 05, 2023

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The death sentence was carried out this week at the state prison in Bonne Terre. We spoke with a reporter who was a media observer at the execution.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - Missouri lawmakers begin a new legislative session Jan 04, 2023

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The ongoing fight over Missouri's near-total abortion ban, legalizing sports betting and making it more difficult to pass ballot issues are some of the top issues this year in Jefferson City. The 2023 session starts today.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - Will a new technique improve Missouri's literacy rates? Jan 03, 2023

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The state is taking a different approach to teaching children how to read. A new law calls on educators to use research-backed methods that have been gaining in popularity.

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