(OZARK, Mo., AP) — The White River, which cuts through southern Missouri and Arkansas, is America’s second National Blueway. The Kansas City Star reports (http://bit.ly/13lOgcF) that the new National Blueways… Read more »
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Flu hitting Missouri earlier this year
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — The flu is hitting the U.S. earlier than usual this year, and Missouri is no exception. The Springfield News-Leader reports (http://sgfnow.co/UECq6Z) that statewide, there have already… Read more »
Colo. theater shooting case enters new phase
By DAN ELLIOTT (CENTENNIAL, Colo., AP) — A judge has ordered the Colorado theater shooting suspect to stand trial, but his attorneys say they’re not ready to enter a plea…. Read more »
Indiana boy abducted in ’94 found in Minnesota
By KEN KUSMER (INDIANAPOLIS, AP) — Richard Wayne Landers Jr. was just 5 years old when he and his paternal grandparents, who were upset over custody arrangements, disappeared from a… Read more »
Some of 14 hostages in Los Angeles were assaulted
(LOS ANGELES, AP) — Police say some of the 14 workers held hostage overnight during a robbery at a Los Angeles clothing store were assaulted, and one was stabbed. Police… Read more »
St. Louis official seeks to reduce pot penalties
(ST. LOUIS, AP) — A St. Louis alderman wants the city to reduce the penalties for possessing a small amount of marijuana. Alderman Shane Cohn plans to introduce a bill… Read more »
Ex-Mo. fire chief accused in federal indictment
(ST. LOUIS, AP) — A former fire chief for two eastern Missouri departments is facing federal charges for allegedly taking nearly $600,000 from one of the districts. The U.S. Attorney’s… Read more »
NYC firm hit hard on 9/11 gives $10M in Sandy aid
By KAREN MATTHEWS (NEW YORK, AP) — The New York City financial services firm that lost the most workers in the Sept. 11 terror attacks announced that it will “adopt”… Read more »
State pushes pet spay and neuter program
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The director of the Missouri agriculture department is promoting a state program that gives grants to groups that provide spay and neutering services for animals…. Read more »
Mo. finances to take hit from higher federal tax
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri’s finances could take a $60 million annual hit because of a recent 2 percentage point increase in federal Social Security payroll taxes. State budget… Read more »