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Economists surveyed by The Associated Press foresee economic growth in the coming years, but they still have a few concerns that could cause growth to stall.

The St. Louis man claimed he was a victim of fraud after giving thousands of dollars to a California psychic.

The proposed law would require drivers to move over for state Department of Transportation vehicles as well as emergency vehicles.

Tigers coach Ehren Earleywine said he has been experimenting with his lineup because he can't find consistency from his players.

After Hickman gave up a three-run lead, Jared Hyler's first-pitch home run in the ninth inning gave the Kewpies a 4-3 victory over the defending state champions.

Ryan Phillips signed a letter of intent to play for Missouri next spring. But first, he has one more thing he wants to accomplish while he's a Bruin.

Rock Bridge senior midfielder Alyssa Fancher's weak shot sneaked into the back of the Hickman net, giving the Bruins a 1-0 victory Wednesday at Hickman.

Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli is hoping a flurry of free-agent acquisitions will bolster an offense that struggled throught last season.

Mike Matthes reflects on his first year in office and reviews key initiatives involving the Columbia Regional Airport, managing the city budget and improving the Columbia Police Department.

T. Gale Thompson has lived in three countries, served in the Army with Elvis Presley, and taught a semester at sea.

"Amish: Out of Order," starring Mose Gingerich, airs at 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Gingerich previously appeared on the 2004 reality series "Amish in the City."

Rep. Zachary Wyatt, R-Novinger, said the legislation motivated him to disclose his sexual orientation publicly for the first time.

The incident that resulted in the firing of police officer Rob Sanders reveals a problem with the local support for the police department.

The Democrats continue to "blame" the Republican Party for the "war on women," despite that the Democrats have "held the legislative reins for more than two-thirds of the time" in the past 62 years.

The Bookmobile is a way to make library materials more accessible to citizens. "We're like a thumbnail version of the regular library," said Eric Schmeck, a regular driver for the Bookmobile.

The law enforcement campaign, which begins Thursday, will crack down on drivers getting behind the wheel after underage drinking.

Rock Bridge graduate John Miles, a right-handed freshman, made his first start for the Tigers and threw four scoreless innings, but he had little support from the struggling Missouri batters in a 2-0 loss Wednesday at Arkansas.

The airport is "a critical tool for physician recruitment," according to a hospital statement. BJC HealthCare will give an additional $500,000 to the Boone County Commission.

Gov. Jay Nixon also supports the legislation, which would earmark millions of dollars from casino fees for veterans' nursing homes.

Jonathan Vilma, Anthony Hargrove, Will Smith and Scott Fujita were punished Wednesday for participating in the team's cash-for-hits bounty system.