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Demetra Alarcon

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Demetra Alarcon

    Hawley announces bill targeting license plater readers (opens the original)

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    A Missouri senator announced on Wednesday he is introducing a new bill related to automatic license plate readers like Flock. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the "Stop Flock Abuse Act" to establish basic safeguards for AI-powered cameras and to "protect Americans’ fundamental constitutional rights," Senator Hawley said. This comes as use of the technology has come under scrutiny. Concerns over Flock cameras have continued to grow, with more than 150 cities across the country canceling their

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Demetra Alarcon

    Doctor says 'protein maxxing' short on real health benefits (opens the original)

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    Grocery stores are full of products that promise extra protein, and federal health authorities have sung the virtues of adding more to Americans' diets. But a University of Missouri Health Care doctor said Tuesday that there's not much evidence to show that "protein maxxing" has any health benefits. The American Medical Association defines "protein maxxing" as a trend "where users focus on maximizing dietary protein intake to boost metabolism, manage weight and build muscle". University of Misso

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Demetra Alarcon

    Attorney General's office says Reign Bar has responded to nuisance letter (opens the original)

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    The Attorney General's office says Reign Bar has responded to Catherine Hanaway's letter from last week addressed to the establishment. ABC 17 News asked for a copy of the letter, but a spokesperson at the AG's office said they would not provide the letter. Hanaway sent a letter to the business last week, asking it to address “nuisance conditions.” Reign Bar was previously targeted by University of Missouri System President Mun Choi, who warned students to avoid the area. The group Race Matters,

  4. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Demetra Alarcon

    Providence Road bridge set to open in November (opens the original)

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    Construction on the Providence Road bridge is expected to be completed by November, weather permitting, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Spencer Robinson, Project Director of the Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia project, said that a few pieces of the bridge are slightly ahead of schedule. He clarified that the on- and off-ramps connected to the bridge will likely open before the bridge itself. Robinson attributed the early openings to the weather "cooperating" with plan

  5. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Demetra Alarcon

    Suspect in Columbia standoff charged with making terrorist threat (opens the original)

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    Prosecutors have charged a man with first-degree terrorist threat and resisting arrest following a four-hour standoff on Wednesday. Police identified the suspect as 34-year-old Christopher Dow of Columbia. Officers arrested Dow shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday at his home on Hidden Creek Court on a warrant for third-degree domestic assault. According to a probable cause statement released by CPD, an officer made contact over the phone with Dow. Dow told officers that he was armed and that if any

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