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Kylee Moberg tries to get through a road block on N.M. 94 to get to her friend and horses on Friday. Destructive Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger.

Fires hit Southwest, New Mexico's season 'dangerously early'

New Mexico faces a long and potentially devastating wildfire season, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Saturday, as Southwestern wildfires cause destruction and force people from their homes.

'Modern Romance:' Love In The Age Of Demography

Aziz Ansari did a lot of demographic research — yes, you read that right — for his new book, and the result is an uneasy but occasionally entertaining hybrid of hard data and too-sparse comedy.

Towering smoke plumes overshadowed California's town of Paradise as the Camp Fire raced through in 2018. More than 18,000 acres burned in a matter of hours.

Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive

A new study pins about 25% of the extra risk on human-caused climate change.

California's wildfire season is already proving to be a challenge

After a mild fire year in 2023, California's early fire season of 2024 has had a busy start. A persistent heatwave is making conditions more challenging for wildland firefighters.

Hailey Leonard visits KRCU studios to discuss International Education Month at Southeast and events like International Fashion Day.

Exposition: Hailey Leonard Showcases SEMO's International Education Month

Hailey Leonard is the International Student Counselor at Southeast. She is organizing events for international and domestic students to enjoy during International Education Month at SEMO.

The Royals' Lorenzo Cain celebrates after scoring on a hit by Eric Hosmer in the eighth inning against the Blue Jays in Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series.

Kansas City Royals Beat Toronto Blue Jays, Head To World Series

The Royals will make their second trip to the World Series in two years after beating Toronto 4-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. They host the New York Mets in Game 1 Tuesday.

Lil Baby and Bad Bunny have fantastic chart debuts

Two debuts claim the top two spots on Billboard's main album's chart: Lil Baby and Bad Bunny.

Chinese travelers at a railway station in Beijing, China, wear face masks to protect themselves from the new coronavirus on Jan. 21, 2020. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China, in Dec. 2019, and since then has quickly spread worldwide.

From 'Mysterious' Illness To Global Pandemic: COVID-19, By The Numbers

A year ago today, the WHO first learned of a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China of "unknown" origin. Here's the impact of that fateful day, by the numbers.

Two-Minute Drill: Cross Country Makes Program History

Southeast Missouri's women's cross country team made program history at the NCAA Midwest Regionals on Friday, November 11, with a 16th place team finish.…

The Southeast Missouri Food Bank released its 2025 Annual Report on Feb. 17, 2026, highlighting the community impact throughout the region.

Going Public: Heather Collier with Southeast MO Food Bank Talks About 2025 Annual Report and Community Impact

In 2025, the Southeast Missouri Food Bank faced unique challenges, including tornadoes and a government shutdown affecting SNAP. They distributed over 14 million pounds of food, equating to 12.3 million meals, and served an average of 80,000 individuals monthly. Despite a 30% increase in their food budget for 2026, they received 664,000 fewer pounds from the USDA's TEFAP program. The food bank operates 300 mobile food pantries annually, each serving 200 families, and relies heavily on 4,500 volunteers. They also source produce from local farmers and retail rescue programs. The food bank encourages volunteering, donations, and social media sharing to support their efforts.

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