By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill defended herself as “polite and calm” Friday in response to accusations from Republican challenger Todd Akin that… Read more »
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Defendant waives preliminary hearing in Whitworth homicide
By ANDY LYONS (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – One of the defendants charged in the homicide of a local bar owner waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday afternoon. Ziyad… Read more »
Slideshow: Pine Street celebration
Photos by Andrew Mather, digitalBURG
CROP Walk breakfast kicks off fundraising
(Editor’s Note: The original version of this story incorrectly stated the starting location for the CROP Walk. The walk begins at the First Methodist Church.) Organizers kicked off fundraising efforts… Read more »
Work by area artists selected for Springfield shows
Artwork by three area artists were selected for exhibit in art shows this fall in Springfield, Mo. The Creamery Arts Center will host the Pure Enjoyment Art Exhibit in October,… Read more »
Council works to revise TIF policy
By MICHAEL FREEMAN (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – The City Council on Monday reviewed a variety of financial incentive programs offered by other communities that help attract new business to town…. Read more »
At stop with Gingrich, Akin says he’s not quitting
(KIRKWOOD, Mo., AP) — A day before the final deadline to stay in or drop out of the Missouri Senate race, congressman Todd Akin insists he’s not quitting. Akin appeared… Read more »
OATS offers ‘paratransit’ services
People who have special needs can now benefit from a new busing agreement between the City of Warrensburg and OATS. The Old Drum bus will continue to pick up riders… Read more »

Ex-congressman seeks to elevate the Ozarks
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER (WEST PLAINS, Mo., AP) — Air Evac Lifeteam’s president, Seth Myers, helped grow the rural ambulance service from its modest roots 25 years ago into one… Read more »
Mountain lion confirmed in Shannon County
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed another mountain lion sighting in the state. The Springfield News Leader reports (http://sgfnow.co/TiNKKr) that the mountain lion was captured… Read more »