Articles

Eight Columbia Water and Light linemen left Monday for Texas to assist in restoring power to the Houston area following Hurricane Ike.

Here is a schedule of homecoming events at Hickman High School.

He plans to marry Patty Martin of Lexington, likely in their hometown.

Construction of the new Columbia Fire Station No. 7 has been delayed by rain over the past few months.

Local stockbrokers advise consumers and investors to think carefully about their options amid stock market changes.

Crucial Arctic sea ice this summer shrank to its second-lowest level on record, continuing an alarming trend, scientists said Tuesday.

The hurricane and its effects have killed at least 40 people and left some areas without power.

Gov. Matt Blunt said the Missouri National Guard faces a ‘demanding chore’ in Kosovo, where 1,000 guard members are now serving on a peacekeeping mission.

Barbara Dixon leaves after five years over differences with the board of governors.

A hunter  James Berg is alive and well after being rescued from a tree as floodwaters surrounded him.

Alarmed by the reported tumors in the Cameron area, a team of state and federal officials took samples of tap water Monday to have them tested for potential health hazards.

The mayors of St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, St. Joseph, Joplin and Jefferson City met behind closed doors Tuesday in the capital city. Also at the meeting was the St. Louis County executive.

National Transportation Safety Board officials suggested that the Federal Aviation Administration work with the United States Parachute Association to strengthen safety regulations.

A theft investigation in northern Missouri led to the rescue of more than 200 animals, including chinchillas, alligators and baboons, Macon County Sheriff Robert Dawson said Tuesday.