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Tropical Storm Isaias is now the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 — and it's spinning toward the southeastern U.S.
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Founded in the 1850s, with a current population of only about 130 people, Kimmswick, Missouri, was revived and restored by the 7-UP heiress in the 70s, when she hauled in historic buildings for preservation and vibe.
On this edition of the show, we talk with Kimberly Rueseler from University School for Young Children; Dr. Jim Daughter shares exciting news for the SEMO Marching Band and Dr. Jason Sides provides a preview of the mid-term elections.
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Five individuals and one team comprise Southeast Missouri's 2026 Hall of Fame Class announced this week.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned home after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war. The extended deployment drew attention following reports of crew stress and supply shortages. -
Mounted beside key traffic hotspots in Cape Girardeau, Flock Safety’s license plate reader cameras (ALPRs) use artificial intelligence (AI) to capture point-in-time images of vehicles and convert them into searchable information, including license plate numbers, vehicle characteristics, date, time and camera location. This gives law enforcement officials a digital trail across town. -
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American doctors in Gaza tell NPR they saw patients suffering because of Israeli restrictions on aid.
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Facing legal challenges and public backlash at home, American tech giants are looking abroad for new opportunities in Australia. But the reception down under may not be quite as warm as they hope.
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Each week, a guest draws a card from NPR's Wild Card deck and answers a big question about their life. Pádraig Ó Tuama's poetry examines faith and sexuality. His new collection is "Love Between Men."
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Opera singers often leave their careers when their voices are at their best, because the workload isn't manageable anymore.
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On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', host Dr. Gabrielle Baffoni previews the 'Underground Jazz' Series at Scout Hall, Friday, Oct. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The show features charts from Benny Goodman's catalog and his contributions to jazz, swing, and big band.
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