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Missouri clean-water group files complaint against DNR
The Missouri Clean Water Campaign has filed a complaint against the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for withholding public documents.
Missouri highway signs to become fluorescent
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace existing road signs with flourescent ones over the next decade.
Nixon says nearly $2M saved by his administration
After initiating a review of state contracts this past January, Gov. Jay Nixon's administration said it has saved roughly $2 million through renegotiations in contracts and travel reimbursement reductions.
Royals seek bright start to season's second half Friday
The Kansas City Royals are expected to return to the field on Friday against Tampa Bay. The team hopes to improve on its 37-51 record.
Transit funds for Metrolink improvements
Missouri will receive $41.7 million in Federal Recovery Act money for improvements to the St. Louis transit system.
Cardinals to begin second half of season in first place
The Cardinals are set to enter the second half of the season against the Diamondbacks on Friday.
White House sending $25 M to re-train auto workers
The federal plan to help cities recover from auto plant closures will incorporate training programs for their former workers to learn the skills of high-growth industries, such as health care.
UPDATE: Missouri attorney general to review E. coli complaint
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster plans to review a clean-water group's complaint that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources withheld public documents.
Noise complaint leads to 2 bodies in car
Loud-noise complaints led police to a car with two dead men inside.
St. Louis Fire Department seeks grants to replace aging firehouses
The St. Louis Fire Department is focusing on disaster preparedness and has applied for a federal grant to buld three new firehouses.
Missouri car dealer offers gun store vouchers with new truck
A Missouri truck dealer is offering vouchers for AK47 assault rifles with the purchase of a pickup truck in August.
35 years after Ozark Music Festival, witnesses and attendees reminisce
In 1974, Sedalia played host to the Ozark Music Festival, which was attended by about 160,000 concertgoers. While some remember the concert as a brief blight on the landscape, many recall a peaceful celebration by fun-loving individuals.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport opens exhibit on tourist sites
The Lambert Airport in St. Louis is opening the "Windows on St. Louis" exhibit, an interactive display designed to help visitors learn about the city as a tourist destination.
Missouri libraries to get nearly $1M in Gates Foundation grants
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is offering dozens of Missouri libraries a total of about $956,000 in grant money. Other states also received grants.
Residents won't need insurance for some home power
The Missouri Public Service Commission is reversing their liability insurance requirement for homeowners generating their own power. However, if residents are negligent, they are still liable for damages.
Lightning strike suspected in missing man's plunge into Mississippi River
Jefferson County authorities and the Missouri Water Patrol are involved in the search.
Eagle Rock camp hit by swine flu
Seven cases of swine flu have been confirmed after 53 people became ill at the "Kids Across America" camp near Eagle Rock. Officials think the virus has been contained.
