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InBev pitches buyout bid to Anheuser-Busch shareholders
The Belgian brewer encourged Anheuser-Busch shareholders to challenge the U.S. beer company's rejection of its $65-a-share offer, saying it would give them immediate certainty as stock markets plunge.
Man robbed, assaulted in central Columbia on Monday
Two men asked him for cigarettes, initially acting friendly, and then demanded his wallet, police said.
Kinder says Mo. elected officials shouldn't double as consultants
The lieutenant governor’s proposal would prohibit state elected officials from working as either a strategic consultant or fundraiser for other elected officials or candidates.
FEMA opening 2 disaster recovery centers in eastern Mo.
The centers are at the Clarksville Visitors Center and the Winfield-Foley Fire Station No. 3.
Blunt signing property tax relief bill
The bill requires tax rate reductions when property values rise significantly, even if the tax rates are already below the maximum amount.
Deputy hailed for rescuing baby from floodwaters
Alexander County, Ill., Deputy Brandon Craig rescued the baby, who was strapped in a car seat, from the Big Muddy River.
Anheuser-Busch to cut health, pension benefits
The benefit cuts for its salaried employees are part of its effort to cut $1 billion in costs and fend off a takeover bid by InBev.
St. Louis woman offers to give Obama the shirt off her back
The offer came when the Obama was making his way toward Harry Truman's house in Independence.