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Prescription painkillers are the second-most common illegal drug problem in the U.S., according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Missouri has received more than 360 reports of drug thefts this year.

The Chicago-based airplane manufacturing company plans to cut jobs and consolidate six military aircraft divisions into four. 

The memorial will include a black granite plaque, landscaping, new trees and a 50-foot flagpole.

Jerry Hotop of Perryville took over Sept. 1 as the organization's leader.

The Public Service Commission has received an increasing number of customer complaints about wireline phone service.

The Hickman softball team beat Kirksville 9-2 on Tuesday at home.

The chain-reaction crash injured 26 people, four seriously. Authorities said a brush fire along Highway 60 near Dexter in Stoddard County created black smoke so thick that drivers couldn't see. The result was a wreck that involved 18 vehicles.

Most Americans, I think, truly want the country to live up to its promise. Only a minority made up of idiots wants to see America drown in a cesspool of bigotry.

The Hickman boys soccer team emerged with a 1-0 overtime victory in a defensive struggle Tuesday against visiting Jefferson City.

The license in question is the last one available in the state.

Ryan Schmidt scored in the 72nd minute to give the Bruins the victory.

The Mizzou volleyball team swept the Big 12 weekly awards after winning the Pepperdine Challenge over the weekend.

The first case of West Nile Virus this year has been reported in St. Louis County.

The utility is currently testing the viability of burying carbon dioxide emitted from its power plants.

Perkins had previously said he planned to retire in September 2011. Senior associate athletics director Sean Lester will serve as interim athletics director.