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Missouri is cracking down on unregulated hemp products that are often packaged to look like candy.

Alisa Nelson sits down with Governor Mike Parson, who talks about some of the red flags to look out for on the packaging of these items.

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Missouri’s state fair queen says she wants to be the voice for agriculture and build the bridge between the people going to the fair for the first time and those who have gone for 50 years.

Alisa Nelson talks to 19-year-old Claire Walker, of northwest Missouri’s Chillicothe, about being named the 2024 state fair queen.

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A Washington University in St. Louis medical professor has developed a nasal COVID-19 vaccine that can reportedly control the spread of the respiratory infection.

Anthony Morabith talks with Professor Jacco Boon about what this means for the medical community.

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Missouri’s Office of Broadband Development has been approved to request over $1.7 billion in funding for broadband expansion.

BJ Tanksley, the office’s Director, tells Anthony Morabith that around 205,000 unserved and underserved locations are eligible for the funds.

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The weather pattern known as La Nina is forecast to begin this fall, which means Missouri could see a colder-than-usual winter.

But first, State Climatologist Zack Leasor gives us an update on the state’s drought picture…

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“Opening doors to recovery.” That’s the mission of the St. Louis Empowerment Center.

Alisa Nelson talks to Sheila Mihalick, the center’s assistant director, about the help provided to people free of charge, helping Missourians who need help with addiction, mental health, housing, jobs, and everyday essentials.

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Missouri DNC delegates are pledging their support to Vice President Kamala Harris for president, including Kansas City Democratic house member, Ashley Aune.

She talks with Anthony Morabith on the presidential race and the upcoming Democratic National Convention from Chicago.

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Ham and eggs will bring together many Missouri elected leaders and voters on Thursday at the state fair.

Alisa Nelson talks to Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn about the Governor’s Ham Breakfast: a Missouri State Fair tradition.

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Avid readers and families are looking forward to The 2024 Missouri Book Festival.

Reedy Press published author and author liaison, Amanda Doyle, gives Cameron Conner the rundown of events and why this festival is just as important for authors.

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