Show Me The State: Missourah? Or Missouree? Who's right?
WEBFeb 25, 2019 · In our latest episode, Show Me The State digs into that legend while examining how politicians, like former Sen. Claire McCaskill and former Gov. Jay Nixon, use their pronunciation to signal certain values to their constituents. From politicians to everyday Missourians, there are specific reasons why people pronounce the state differently and ...
Parson reflects on his legacy, talks about his plans for final ... - KBIA
WEBJan 27, 2024 · Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in his office at the state capitol in Jefferson City. Parson is serving his last term as Missouri’s 57th governor. Mike Parson did not plan on becoming Missouri’s governor in 2018. The lieutenant governor was thrust into the role when Eric Greitens resigned under a cloud of scandal.
Intersection - Navigating the World of Sound With Hearing Loss
WEBApr 29, 2019 · On this edition of Intersection, KBIA producer Kassidy Arena, who has hearing loss, explores what all this means for those who are deaf and hard of hearing (a transcript of the conversation is below). As a producer and journalism student, Arena wants to explore how radio is experienced for the deaf and hard of hearing.
But It's Not Always Part of the Deaf Experience - KBIA
WEBMay 10, 2019 · According to the Modern Language Association most recent report, 107,060 students in higher education chose to learn ASL. This puts the language right behind Spanish and French, but before German. ASL is the primary language for deaf and hard of hearing people to communicate, but not all deaf and hard of hearing people use it.
Inclusion at the Missouri State Fair: making fun 'accessible to all'
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Inclusion at the Missouri State Fair: making fun 'accessible to all'. "The noise and the lights, the music may be a little bit too overpowering," Marissa Ivie said. "So, offering that sensory time at the carnival allows for just an easier experience in case it's needed, and also people that again – if lights bother them, if the noise bothers ...
CPS Superintendent Reflects on Background, Recent Challenges …
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Columbia Public Schools have been back for in-person learning for a month. It’s also been Superintendent Brian Yearwood’s first month into the school year as CPS superintendent – he stepped into that role in July.
A year since the Dobbs decision, Missouri's abortion ban has far
WEBJun 26, 2023 · Missouri was the first state to pass a near-total abortion ban after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But advocates also say the decision has had spillover effects, sowing confusion over the legality of contraception and concern over doctors’ discretion to provide emergency care.
Reviving the soil: Boone County rancher helps lead a movement in …
WEBJul 28, 2023 · Columbia Missourian. Greg Judy stands with his cattle on Monday, July 24, 2023 in Clark, Missouri. Judy moves his cattle three times a day as part of his practices as a regenerative rancher. At dawn, a few hundred cows followed Greg Judy through a valley to the top of a wooded hill in Clark, Mo. As the sun rises over northern Boone County, Judy ...
Missouri fur trapping plays an important role in the community
WEBMar 24, 2024 · KBIA. If trapping is done well and ethically, Kistner said, the benefits can be two-fold. It keeps the population of furbearers, like raccoons and muskrats, at a healthy level. It also protects prey species, like turkeys and deer, because the number of predators is reduced. Plus, he added, trapping has a purpose.
Afternoon Newscast for August 16, 2024 - KBIA
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Here's a roundup of regional headlines from the KBIA Newsroom: Heat is likely killing more people in the Midwest and Great Plains than what’s recorded. Here’s why. Missouri Woman charged in plot to extort Elvis Presley's family and auction off Graceland. Hawley and Kunce confrontation marks lively kickoff to Missouri general election season.