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Hikers in St. Louis County are being asked to help keep track of ticks, which can transmit many illnesses and allergies such as Lyme disease and alpha-gal.

Brooke Dedrick, Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Specialist in St. Louis County tells Anthony Morabith her concerns over a new invasive kind of tick that’s popping up.

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“We owe it to our veterans.” That’s what Paul Kirchoff, executive director of the Missouri Veterans Commission, says about a giant military package signed into law that is designed to prevent veteran suicides. Alisa Nelson talks to Paul about the bill.

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A new drug will be on the market to help people who are battling Alzheimer’s Disease.

Alisa Nelson talks to Sarah Lovegreen, with the Greater Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, who has the 411 on this new treatment.

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Gov. Mike Parson has signed a plethora of bills into law recently. One of them, House Bill 2057, prevents local governments from taxing you while streaming on Netflix or Peacock.

Anthony Morabith talks with Rep. Ben Keathley, R-Chesterfield, with more on this bill.

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Did you know the term raincheck comes from the St. Louis Cardinals? How about the Missouri ballplayer who wanted to be put back in the minor leagues to have more fun?

That and many stories are in the new exhibit at The State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia.

Zack Palitzsch set up the exhibit called Covering the Bases: The Evolution of Baseball in Missouri.

He talks with Ashley Byrd.

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It’s campaign season in Missouri and Missourinet is highlighting some key races that will be featured on the ballot. One such race is for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri.

Senator Lincoln Hough tells Anthony Morabith that he wants to build upon the successes of Governor Mike Parson’s administration if he were to get elected.

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Beat the heat with more heat – that’s what University of Missouri horticulturist David Trinklein says can keep you cool on a hot summer day.

He explains to Anthony Morabith that scientific evidence suggests eating horseradish or hot peppers can cool the body more quickly than ice cream or lemonade.

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is running in next month’s primary election.

Alisa Nelson interviews about what sets him apart from his fellow Republican opponent.

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The corndogs, funnel cakes, and carnival rides will be back soon for the Missouri State Fair.

Alisa Nelson talks to State Fair Director Jason Moore and Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn, about what’s new and what to expect at this year’s fair.

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The heat has arrived, and showers have dwindled after a relatively rainy spring.

MU State Climatologist Zack Leasor joins Marshall Griffin to look at the summer outlook.

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