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Missouri citizens voted against concealed weapons and state legistlators shouldn't overturn the outcome of that referendum. After all, are concealed weapons allowed in the House chamber of the state capital building? If not, why not?

Here are questions and answers regarding the spread, prevention and treatment of swine flu.

The Hickman girls’ soccer team lost 2-0 to St. Dominic on Monday evening at a tournament in O'Fallon.

The Rock Bridge boys golf team placed second in Monday's Capital City Invitational Tournament at the Meadowlake Country Club in Jefferson City, while Hickman tied for seventh.

Contemporary services and blended services, combining old and new worship styles, have been introduced in local churches to allow congregation members to choose which style best suits their spiritual side.

City officials said the technology puts Columbia at the top of the landfill innovation pile.

House Rules Committee Democrats walked out of a committee meeting after a heated dispute over procedure opened a rift between them and Republicans.

Only seven couples have registered with the city as domestic partners since it was established three weeks ago.

Convicted in 1994 for the murder of a 19-year-old nursing student, Josh Kezer's exoneration two months ago was only the second part of what he considers his salvation.

House Democrats, many of whom are union members, fear it will "bust" labor unions.

Mexico's government is still not sure how many deaths can be directly atributed to swine flu.

A garage sale proves a great way to get some extra cash and spend quality time with family.

The World Health Organization raised its alert level on swine flu, categorizing it as a disease easily spread through human to human contact. Officials from countries around the world are unveiling their plans to help prevent outbreaks of the disease in their respective countries.

While urging calm, government agencies are taking steps to prevent the spread of swine flu, including discouraging travel to Mexico.

MU Chancellor Brady Deaton said campus health officials are already making plans for any action that may be necessary in relation to the possible health crisis.

The Central Missouri Humane Society begins plans for its recent makeover contest win.

Four people were injured in a T-bone accident at the intersection of U.S. 63 and state Highway CC on Saturday afternoon, according to a Boone County Fire Protection District news release.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has given Columbia the go-ahead to operate its landfill as a bioreactor, according to a City of Columbia news release. Columbia's landfill is the first in Missouri and one of only 10 in the nation to utilize bioreactor technology for the disposal of trash, the release states.

Stephens College Children's School is hosting a Community Clean-Up day Wednesday to encourage young students to learn about the importance of cleaning up the community and promoting a healthy planet.