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A Missouri prosecutor dismissed all charges against five men accused of sexually molesting young relatives on a western Missouri farm more than 20 years ago.

A Lafayette County prosecutor said she was dismissing all charges against five men accused of sexually molesting young relatives on a western Missouri farm more than 20 years ago.

The Tigers nearly blew a 22-point lead but held on for a 72-68 victory over Oklahoma State on Wednesday in Kansas City.

The Missouri men's basketball team is focusing on fundamentals as it heads into postseason play. Tigers head coach Frank Haith said he thinks their guard-heavy lineup will be a benefit in tournament play.

The proposed spending plan will decrease aid for Supplemental Aid to the Blind program to $6 million and reverse Gov. Jay Nixon's proposed cuts to higher education. A cut to the Department of Conservation also was reversed during Wednesday's budget panel.

In the first round of the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, the Missouri women's basketball team beat Oklahoma State 72-68. No. 10 Missouri will now advance to play No. 2 Oklahoma at 5 p.m. Thursday in Kansas City.

Keiton Page scored 20 points, Brian Williams added 19 and seventh-seeded Oklahoma State knocked off No. 10 seed Texas Tech 76-60 Wednesday night to open the Big 12 tournament.

New evidence suggests that James Porter's blood and three bullets were found in a Chevy Tahoe belonging to Zachariah Peterson, who is charged with the second-degree murder of Porter in January 2011.

Rock Bridge used a clear height advantage to reach the semifinals of the Class 5 state tournament, winning in postseason play by an average of 36 points. On Thursday, against Incarnate Word Academy from St. Louis, they’re going to need that advantage.

The state's highest court denied Michael Tisius' appeal to his death sentence for two counts of first-degree murder.

An MU professor is challenging the belief that the reason women perform less well than men on difficult math tests is because of the stereotype that women aren't as smart at math.

Frank Haith has turned allegations of NCAA violations and calls to resign into the best regular-season record in Missouri men's basketball history.

An insincere apology forced out of Rush Limbaugh by drops in ratings and advertisers does nothing to make amends. And the Republican candidates, other than Ron Paul, have done nothing to condemn his remarks.

Although the construction of student apartments would cause less traffic than the previously proposed car lot, residents are still concerned about a glut of students driving to campus.

The opening-round game of the Big 12 tournament between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas A&M Aggies was marked by an abundance of successful 3-pointers and foul shots, with the Aggies ultimately coming out on top.

Atkinson, co-owner of The Candy Factory, is running for the council's Second Ward seat. City spending and crime are two issues he wants to focus on if elected.

Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Sen. Bill Souffer said he doesn't see the bill moving past the committee for a vote on the Senate floor, but would like to continue public debate about other options to fund the overhaul.

The musician shared stories, lessons and musical guidance as part of his residency with the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series.

The NCAA selection committee chairman all but handed out the first two No. 1 seeds to Kentucky and Syracuse, but the last two spots are up for grabs. Kansas and Missouri are in the mix with Duke, North Carolin, Ohio State and Michigan State.