(ST. LOUIS, AP) — Medical school graduates could start seeing patients sooner under legislation that is intended to address doctor shortages in parts of Missouri. The bill pending before Gov…. Read more »
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MU planning teacher and learning center
(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — The University of Missouri is in the beginning stages of planning a new center to help faculty improve their teaching practices and use of technology. The… Read more »
Congress to probe how IRS emails could go missing
By EILEEN SULLIVAN and JACK GILLUM (WASHINGTON, AP) — Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen is telling Congress that eight federal employees connected to the tea party investigation experienced hard drive… Read more »
Kingdom City residents fight large hog farm
(KINGDOM CITY, Mo., AP) — Some residents of central Missouri’s Callaway County say they’re exploring legal strategies to fight a proposed indoor hog farm near Kingdom City. Eichelberger Farms of… Read more »
Harley-Davidson introduces electric motorcycle
By M.L. JOHNSON (MILWAUKEE, AP) — Harley-Davidson will unveil its first electric motorcycle next week, and President Matt Levatich said he expects the company known for its big touring bikes… Read more »
Court throws out $240M award from smelter lawsuit
(ST. LOUIS, AP) — A state appeals court has thrown out $240 million in punitive damages awarded to 16 eastern Missouri residents who sued over health problems from the Herculaneum… Read more »
Missouri considers tax credits for Gateway Arch
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri officials are considering whether to grant up to $15 million of tax credits to help finance the redevelopment of the Gateway Arch in St…. Read more »
WMMC opens new Medical Office Building
(Warrensburg, Mo.) — Western Missouri Medical Center is hosting a free health fair to celebrate the grand opening of its new Medical Office Building. The free event is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 28,… Read more »
Health groups urge veto of e-cigarette bill
(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — Health advocacy groups are urging Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to veto legislation that would exempt electronic cigarettes from some tobacco sales restrictions while barring people younger… Read more »
State files violation notice against Tyson Foods
(MONETT, Mo., AP) — The state has filed a notice of violation against Tyson Foods after a chemical spill killed fish and caused Monett’s wastewater treatment plant to fail last… Read more »