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The event in northwest Missouri is aimed at getting residents to safely dispose of unwanted pesticides and chemical waste.

The MU athletics department symbolized its move to the Southeastern Conference with the raising of an SEC flag Monday.

Four friends try to make it through school with passing grades, search for decent jobs and hope for better lives than what they've seen in their hometowns. They are sweet and sassy, funny and frustrating, maddening and, at times, tragic.

MU Athletics Director Mike Alden called the raising of the Southeastern Conference flag "the beginning" Monday.

By transforming into their alter egos as members of the team, the CoMo Derby Dames are allowed to show parts of their personality that are deemed unacceptable outside the rink.

Shortly after resigning as Missouri women's cross country coach, Rebecca Wilmes was named the track and field coach at Battle High School.

Water and electric use remain under capacity, but officials are keeping watch.

Lucy's Cafe, Ernie's Diner and 63 Diner are three of Columbia's quintessential dining experiences. Each diner offers a unique atmosphere and caters to all different types of people.

Will Kinney of Columbia won the culinary arts competition at the SkillsUSA Championships that were held in Kansas City in June.

The Columbia City Council voted unanimously to approve an amendment extending the timeline of construction on the DoubleTree hotel project on Broadway. Construction will begin by the end of September.

Frank L. Wegner of Columbia died Saturday, June 30, 2012. He was 69.

Herbert Williams of Columbia died Monday, June 25, 2012. He was 74.

Herbert Williams of Columbia died Monday, June 25, 2012. He was 74.

Frank L. Wegner, 69, of Columbia, passed away Saturday at South Hampton Place.

Reader Joe G. Dillard shares two humorous shaggy dog stories and has issued a challenge for the rest of us to share ours. What's the best (or worst!) shaggy dog tale you can come up with?

Having a baby and losing her father in the same year wasn't part of Amber Carpenter's plans, but she's still working toward her American Dream.

The New York Public Library has started the ReadersFirst Initiative, aimed at improving user access to e-books at libraries across the country. Currently, checking out e-books is a difficult process, requiring users to visit multiple third-party websites before getting the e-book.

A pair of Allen Craig home runs helped key the Cardinals offense to a 9-3 victory against the Rockies.

Mike Moustakas' first career grand slam and seven innings from pitcher Everett Teaford helped propel the Royals to a 11-3 win against the Blue Jays on Monday night.

The report focuses on the Quality Jobs program, which provides tax breaks to businesses that add jobs with decent wages and health insurance.