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The shells were found by a Bonne Terre resident while he was cleaning a house.

Leonard Griswell's take on Judge Sotomayor's confirmation hearings.

The U.S. plans to spend $50 million on fish food to help the aquaulture industry. Missouri's share is $500,000.

The new budget will take effect July 1. Linda Luebbering, Gov. Jay Nixon's budget director, said the cuts are needed because of sagging revenue.

Sprint is selling these parts because of a lawsuit made by Sprint affiliate iPCS. iPCS said Sprint's purchase of Nextel Communications Inc. was a violation of an exclusity agreement between the companies.

A law that takes effect July 1 will require drivers with two or more DWI convictions to install an ignition device to prevent repeat offenders.

A male suspect took an unknown amount of cash from Hobby Lobby on West Worley Street on Wednesday after tying up the manager in the back of the store.

Lightning struck a Columbia woman's house Wednesday night.

In the days leading up to Maplewood Barn Theatre's production of "Little Shop of Horrors," the biggest challenge for the outdoor theater is the weather.  The show opens at 8 p.m. Friday at the Maplewood Barn Theatre in Nifong Park. 

Columbia police arrested a fifth suspect Wednesday night in connection with last weekend's assault and robbery in a downtown parking garage.

The Daniel Boone Regional Library Board approved additional parking lot for Columbia Public Library Thursday

Armed male took purse and cash from owner and customer.

A new bridge over the Perche Creek in McBaine will reduce flooding and make Burr Oak Road a little safer, officials say.

Columbia CrimeStoppers has added text messaging as a new way to send tips to the police to help solve crimes.

Tavon L. Harris, 20, was arrested on suspicion of peace disturbance by fighting on Garth Avenue. Police said there have been several disturbances in the area lately.

Bill Stine has lived in many places and met many people during his life, including Charlton Heston and Burl Ives. His journey has since taken him full circle, and he now lives in Jefferson City, where he was born.

A former state department official for President George W. Bush said Thursday he will not seek the seat soon to be vacated by longtime Missouri Sen. Kit Bond.

Although Missouri ranks in the middle for most educational categories, it is near the bottom nationally in providing funding for public colleges and universities.

Two Missouri representatives sponsored a constitutional amendment to protect the U.S. flag. The proposal coincides with Sunday's observance of Flag Day.

Crews from several conservation departments released about 550 pallid sturgeon into the Missouri River on Wednesday. The fish have been on the endangered species list since 1990.