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Public Administrator Cathy Richards is Boone County's caretaker of last resort
Cathy Richards coordinates care for more than 400 people who need a guardian or conservator. Ninety percent of her clients have mental illness. As resources disappear and client numbers rise, Richards' office does more with less to help those who need it most.
Six Missouri baseball players receive Academic All-Big 12 Team honors
First team honorees were Andreas Plackis, Jeff Emens, Ben Turner and Brannon Champagne. Second team honorees were Eric Anderson and Ryan Clubb.
J. KARL MILLER: Memorial Day Weekend Celebration proves Columbia still No. 1 for veterans
Regardless of protesters who think the celebration glorifies war, the annual air show and parade are must-sees.
DAVID ROSMAN: Senate bill is bad for Missouri teachers, students
The bill's lack of a definition of "incompetence" could lead to unfair dismissals of teachers based on religious, sexual or scientific beliefs.
FROM READERS: Three Columbia College students attend Alpha Chi honor society convention
The convention was attended by more than 400 delegates representing 84 chapters, and it featured scholarly, creative and artistic presentations by more than 200 students.
Missouri House rejects local government legislation
House members on Wednesday defeated the legislation 77-76. The bill started in the Senate and has attracted numerous amendments.
UPDATE: Missouri House moves to stop Jayhawks license plate
The House approved an amendment to a higher education bill Tuesday allowing only Missouri schools to be featured on license plates, unless the Missouri legislature gives its approval.
Missouri Senate stops bill allowing ads on school buses
Senators were concerned that ads on school buses could distract drivers and jeopardize the safety of children and that limits on the types of ads that could be displayed might lead to lawsuits over free speech issues.
Soldier from Rolla dies in Afghanistan
Pfc. Richard L. McNulty III died Sunday when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device in Bowri Tana, Afghanistan.
Ameren warns of utility scam
Ameren says utility customers in several states, including Ameren customers in Missouri and Illinois, are being falsely told that the federal government will provide a credit or directly pay utility bills.
Man, 2 children die in Kansas City house fire
Firefighters don't have an exact cause of the blaze, but it doesn't appear to be arson.
5 dead, tortured dogs found in St. Louis house
Stray Rescue of St. Louis is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the torture deaths of five dogs.
Audit raises concerns in St. Louis County
The St. Louis County Council ordered the audit in January after County Executive Charlie Dooley laid off 20 full-time workers in the parks department and six public works employees.
O'Fallon gains kiosk to help with unclaimed property
Columbia and Joplin previously had kiosks installed at license offices. The treasurer's office says there is nearly $700 million in unclaimed property in Missouri.
Kansas City unveils new plan for cutting crime
The KC No Violence Alliance program focuses on the worst criminals and includes job training, education and health care for criminals wanting to change their lives.
Missouri House moves to stop Jayhawks license plate
The amendment's sponsor, Democrat Stephen Webber, says he'll remove his amendment or seek to repeal it if Kansas challenges Missouri to a football or basketball game next school year.
Missouri softball team prepares to host NCAA regional
Not everyone in Missouri's dugout was happy about the Tigers' No. 9 seed in this season's NCAA softball tournament.
Columbia school counselors help students get clothing
Some students in Columbia Public Schools lack proper clothing, and school counselors rely on community programs and donations to help children have the right clothes to wear. The right clothing can increase the confidence of children in the classroom.
Rock Bridge boys golfers fifth at state tournament
The Bruins earned fifth place in the Class 4 state championship after shooting a 313 in Tuesday's final round at Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club in Bolivar.
MU Vietnamese community continues to grow, offer support for new students
As the MU community has grown, strong relationships and organizations have developed to help Vietnamese students adjust to life in the U.S. and make their way at MU.
