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More than 2 million gallons of water were used to fight Brookside fire
That's more water than could fit in 3.17 Olympic-sized swimming pools, and it's twice as much water as the water tower on Walnut Street holds.
J. KARL MILLER: Blaming '1 percenters' for all of nation's problems is unhealthy
Blaming former presidents, corporations and "1 percenters" for today's societal ills is beyond logic and reason.
Health specialists volunteer to provide health screenings for Special Olympians
Health specialists have traveled from across the state to help run the Healthy Athletes event at the Mizzou Student Center, a central location for the athletes competing at this week's games all around Columbia.
St. Louis company provides first-ever electricity for parts of India
SunEdison, a subsidy of suburban St. Louis-based MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., will design, install and manage solar power plants to 26 villages without electricity in India.
UPDATE: Missouri veterans nursing homes to get increased casino fees
Up to $30 million in casino fees will be reapportioned to Missouri nursing homes serving veterans, partially offsetting a $63 million decrease in the state's main veterans trust since 1999.
Youth In Action volunteer program hosts open house Friday
The Youth In Action program starts Friday with an open house information session for youth looking to get involved.
Police respond to 2 incidents of shots fired Tuesday night and Wednesday morning
Shots were fired Tuesday night at Optimist Park on the corner of Forest Avenue and Grand Avenue and Wednesday morning at Creasy Springs Road and the Bear Creek Trail.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Higher education linked to longer, healthier lives
University of Missouri System President discusses benefits of continuing education beyond high school.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Are elected officials paying attention?
Missouri representatives ignore the voice of their constituents on important issues ranging from EEZ to the inauguration of Rush Limbaugh to the Hall of Famous Missourians.
Freeman's home run helps Braves beat Cardinals, 10-7
Freddie Freeman, sporting new glasses homered and drove in three runs to help the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on Wednesday night.
Special Olympics veteran athlete serves as role model for teammates
Competing in his 25th Special Olympics State Summer Games, Ronnie Lowe hopes his dedication to athletics has helped other athletes.
PHOTO GALLERY: Columbia Swim Club benefits from family involvement
Almost half of the youth involved in the Columbia Swim Club have a sibling on the team. Coach Phil Garverick said that the club is strengthened by the sense of support and friendly competition that an abundance of families creates.
Bruce Chen, timely hitting lead Royals past Indians, 6-3
The Royals 6-3 win over the Indians on Wednesday gave Kansas City a 5-4 road trip in which it won four of its last six games. The Royals, who are off Thursday, finished May with a 15-13 record, their first winning mark in the month since 2000.
FROM READERS: Mid-Mo Yo-Yo Expo
UPDATE: State monitors Flat Branch Creek after apartment fire
A resource scientist with the Department of Conservation said the water used to fight the fire might have a negative impact on the recovery of fish and other organisms in Flat Branch.
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Starks loved quilting, golfing, her family
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Starks of Columbia died Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She was 67.
Former MU professor John Elias was loving father who gave back to community
The former MU marketing professor died Monday, May 21, 2012. He was 75.
FROM READERS: Lauren Cameron of the Red Cross retires
The Heart of Missouri Chapter employee spent 17 years helping others.