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Gov. Jay Nixon appointed former Democratic House member Martin Rucker, of St. Joseph, to the Missouri Board of Probation and Parole.

State legislators aim to change domestic violence laws, focusing on legislative changes and improvements in law enforcement and the judicial process.

MU will present the new award to people devoted to public service in Missouri in honor of former Gov. Mel Carnahan.

Citizen-scientists prepare for a four-day project to record migration patterns and population levels of North America's birds. 

Consumers are expected to spend more money this year on Valentine's Day gifts than they did last year.

Legislators are expected to discuss the efforts to combat bullying during a news conference Monday in the Capitol building.

Missouri legislators are looking to change laws to better protect children from different types of bullying, including cyberbullying.

Stan Musial, a former outfielder and first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom this week.

The festivities included sorting through Valentine's Day boxes students had made to collect their loot and a guessing game.

Martin Rucker, 53, of St. Joseph, was appointed to the opening. He must be confirmed by the Senate.

The Bruins overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Villa Duchense 41-37 Monday night in St. Louis.

The Hickman girls basketball team surged ahead in the third quarter and scored 20 points for a 69-43 victory Saturday at California, Mo.