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The Daniel Boone Little League American All-Stars ended their season with a 15-2 loss to Minnesota in the Midwest Regional Tournament semifinals.

A recent report ranked Missouri fifth worst in youth hunger in the country. Boone County is average statewide in terms of child hunger but outstanding in terms of food distribution because of the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri.

The Missouri soccer team has a new addition at goalkeeper this season. Senior transfer Paula Pritzen is new to MU, but she has always been a Tiger. 

MU's Valerie Kaussen, who returned from Haiti on Saturday, reports little progress in the recovery efforts in post-quake Haiti, but said good things are coming from local activism there.

The Boone County budget is facing another year of reduced revenue. More cuts will be made as the county struggles to balance the budget.

The documentary tells the story of a Pennsylvania woman who was subject to domestic violence and killed by her husband.

A tour at Jefferson Farm and Gardens was an opportunity to hear about ways to improve the well-being of land.

Those elementary and junior high schools in Columbia Public Schools lacking air conditioning are preparing for late-summer heat with a plan including potential half-days and lots of fans. 

MU is set to host a symposium in October to discuss ethanol demands, food safety and the local foods movement with NPR science reporter Ira Flatow.

A federal judge ruled that gay marriages in California are on hold until Aug. 18.

Aaron Hansberry, 21, was treated for a broken right leg. His passenger, Caitlin Valora, 20, was killed in the crash.

After an unexpected appeal from California resident Ed Rosenthal regarding the Feb. 11 SWAT incident, the review board is re-evaluating whether there should be stipulations regarding who is allowed to file an appeal.

The mall has regained power. Affected homes should have power restored within the hour.

The Missouri State Fair opens Thursday, and the day's scheduled highlights include the preliminary round of the Missouri State Fair Idol, a parade and a concert.

The Silver Sneakers class often lacks adequate space, fans and equipment.

One approach would be to allow people to save independently and possibly pass wealth onto their heirs. 

The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture plans to hold workshops in August and September to teach residents how to process chickens they've raised in their backyards.

The ad called Blunt, Carnahan's opponent for U.S. Senate, "the very worst of Washington," criticizing his role in the financial industry.

Heavy recent rain in Iowa sent the Mississippi back above flood stage as far south as Lincoln County, Mo. Farmland is flooded in many areas, and a few roads are closed.