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JEFFERSON CITY — A former state health worker has sued the department and its director, claiming she was fired after raising concerns that some workers were illegally misusing federal money.

Walker Claridge and Kimberly Griffin, co-owners of the Root Cellar, have always stressed the benefits of buying local. But lately they have elevated their vision to new heights. This partly explains the Root Cellar’s new location, strategically positioned next to Uprise Bakery on Broadway.

Although it has recently closed, Columbia filmgoers will have an opportunity to pay a visit to “Jesus Camp” — a summer retreat where the children of Evangelical Christians are trained for “God’s army.”

When most people hear the word “gumbo,” they probably think about the Cajun delicacy made of vegetables, spices and seafood. But in “Gumbo Bottoms,” a play written by Meredith Ludwig with music by Cathy Barton, it’s that sticky clay mud found along the bottom of the Missouri River.

The organization that serves to provide access to the arts for people with disabilities is changing its name to AbilityArts.

Seventy-six trombones may have led the big parade, as the lyrics of “The Music Man” classic make clear, but how many journalists at the parade could have told you the significance of their hitting the musical counterpoint?

NEW YORK — A small bone fragment that scientists initially ignored has produced a bonanza: enough Neanderthal DNA to start mapping the genetic code of the stocky and muscular relative of modern humans, scientists report.

As Columbia development expands, residents that live east of U.S. 63 near Route WW are bracing themselves for a change in their roads. There are many options for the future.

MU’s Greek Life office launched an investigation Tuesday into whether action should be taken against a campus fraternity for the thousands of dollars in damage its members caused at a Lake of the Ozarks resort last weekend.

The strong smell of fresh paint, the unblemished carpet and the smile on city employees’ faces speak for themselves: The bulk of the Gentry Building’s renovation has just been completed.

The St. Francis House, Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen and the Central Missouri Food Bank all report they are operating under budget and are feeling strained as they head into the holiday season.

A former drummer for a local band wants to deliver upbeat tempos to lure more viewers to the city’s government access cable channel.

CHICAGO — Scientists for the first time have grown human heart valves by using stem cells from the fluid that cushions babies in the womb — offering a revolutionary approach that may be used to repair defective hearts in the future.

A former employee with the Boone County Fire Protection District has filed a lawsuit against the embattled county agency and Fire Chief Steve Paulsell in federal court, claiming he was illegally fired and subjected to sexual harassment.

Missouri volleyball coach Wayne Kreklow often says it’s his team’s job to play hard, entertain fans and give them exciting volleyball to watch. If it does that, he says, fans will keep coming to matches whether the Tigers win or lose.

If there were no roof on the Arena at Southwell Complex, you would probably be able to see Mike Davis’ smirk from the far reaches of the galaxy.

The Missouri men’s basketball team will face its toughest challenge of the season at 7 tonight against Lipscomb at Mizzou Arena. The Bisons finished 21-11 last season and fell one game short of reaching the NCAA tournament.

This season could have been a lot diffferent for the Iowa State football team.

ST. LOUIS — Getting a starting assignment is no huge news for Tye Hill, the St. Louis Rams’ first-round pick. He’s already been in the lineup three times, twice due to injuries and a third because the team opened a game in a nickel package.