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Local attorney Dave Knight donated half a million dollars to the Boone County Community Trust, which had about $2 million before the donation.

All three men who were charged received prison sentences, ranging from five to seven years.

Two out of 10 American drivers and half of drivers between the age of 21 and 24 said in a survey that they have sent text messages or sent emails while driving. The National Transportation Safety Board will meet Tuesday to make safety recommendations.

Timothy M. Wolfe was named the 23rd UM System president Tuesday morning.

The Missouri Supreme Court was to consider an appeal Tuesday about public defender policies, which could help prevent lawyers from being overworked.

The Hickman boys basketball team lost 62-41 on Tuesday night at Jefferson City to fall to 3-3 this season.

Missouri Sen. and noted Mitt Romney advocate Roy Blunt was elected to Senate leadership.

With the down economy, families across the U.S. are adjusting their holiday shopping plans to help save money.

The labor department started comparing the list of people who file for unemployment benefits and the list of state inmates, and it found 11 cases of overlap. 

All states are urged to ban using cellphones while operating vehicles, as more accidents involving texting, emailing or chatting on cellphones happened across the country.

New University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe introduced himself and his family Tuesday in the Reynolds Alumni Center at MU.

The UM System named MU graduate Timothy M. Wolfe the 23rd president of its system on Tuesday morning.

The University of Missouri System announced Tuesday that MU and Rock Bridge High School graduate Timothy Wolfe will be the system's 23rd president. He spent 20 years in the business world and will begin his term as president on Feb. 15, 2012.

Timothy M. Wolfe was named the new president of the UM System on Tuesday. Wolfe will take over the office in mid-February and is the system's 23rd president.