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Both the House and Senate health care reform bills have implications for people with disabilities and pre-existing conditions, caregivers and insurance companies.

Columbia families share their enjoyment of the holiday season with others with bright displays of lights and yard decorations.

Final passage, set for about dawn on Thursday, was a certainty, and will clear the way for talks with the House on a final compromise. Those negotiations likely will stretch into February.

Stopping Illinois' big men during the Braggin’ Rights game Wednesday night represents the ultimate challenge for the mostly unproven Missouri forwards.

Newlyweds often face stress trying to divide time between families during the holidays. It is also difficult adjusting to unfamiliar traditions.

LED Christmas lights may cost more up front, but they use much less electricity than traditional Christmas lights.

The Missouri men's basketball team is looking to stop a nine-game losing streak against Illinois in the annual Braggin' Rights game on Wednesday night in St. Louis.

Mid-Missouri is likely to get more rain with some freezing rains or snow possible later on Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service in St. Louis.

Two bridges on the MKT Trail along with a section of the trail will be closed starting in January so that the two 100-year-old bridges can be replaced. Portions of the bridges will be saved for an historical display.

Sewage overflow has contaminated Cedar Lake, but it is not likely to be a public health threat. The lake is not used much during the winter months, and the heavy rain expected in the next few days is likely to "flush out" the remaining contaminants.

A hole in the car's muffler caused the fire, which resulted in some vehicular damage but no injuries.

The commission assists with implementing the community vision process thorugh reviews and annual reports. Applicants must be residents of Boone County who live outside the Columbia city limits. Nominations are also being accepted.

John Shrum, a board member, told the Central Missouri Humane Society on Tuesday night that the Zootoo.com design plans are coming along nicely and a blueprint will be finalized by next month’s meeting.

The film, starring George Clooney and Vera Farmiga, opens Wednesday in Columbia theaters. Much of the movie was filmed in St. Louis.

Police say the standoff ended peacefully when the man, Chester Harvey Jr., released his 14-year-old son, who was his last hostage, and surrendered.

The town now requires a prescription of people trying to buy cold and allergy medications that contain pseudoephedrine, a meth ingredient.

Police cornered a man in a house in Laddonia where he was accused of holding four children and his wife hostage.

Prevnar, a vaccine given to children that was intriduced in 2000, could be the key to preventing spread of strep bacteria between children and older adults over the holidays.