By DONALD BRADLEY The Kansas City Star (AVA, Mo., AP) — A pistol hanging from his belt, Greg Shoults took a seat on the deck outside the busy restaurant. He… Read more »

By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — In the nation’s agricultural heartland, farming is more than a multibillion-dollar industry that feeds the world. It could be on track… Read more »

(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Missouri State Fair officials recently announced the Budweiser Stage lineup, which includes new bands and the Missouri State Fair Idol competition. “A wide variety of music artists are… Read more »

By WES JOHNSON The Springfield News-Leader (SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — Note to self: Don’t hike with a backpack full of glazed doughnuts. The sweet treats are the bait of choice… Read more »

(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Several competitions at this year’s Missouri State Fair are still accepting entries. Many contests require preregistration but some accept contestants on-the-spot, including two new contests being offered for children…. Read more »

By ANNIE KNOX (SALT LAKE CITY, AP) — Thousands of young people and some more weathered hikers are trekking up a path that cuts through aspen and pine to a… Read more »

By STEVE PEOPLES and KEN THOMAS (WASHINGTON, AP) — Republicans called it a win for religious freedom. The decision of the Supreme Court, they said, is further evidence the country’s new… Read more »

(ST. LOUIS, AP) — A dormant St. Louis theater slated to soon reopen is being eyed as a possible home for an annual festival celebrating playwright Tennessee Williams. Williams was… Read more »