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Missouri pitcher Chelsea Thomas wins SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week

Missouri softball pitcher Chelsea Thomas was named Southeastern Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week, along with Mississippi State's Alison Owen.

UPDATE: House GOP committees defeat Medicaid expansion

Two separate House committees rejected the Medicaid expansion plan Monday.

Missouri men's basketball remains unranked in the AP poll

Missouri (19-8, 8-6 in the Southeastern Conference) is unranked in the latest AP poll after upsetting No. 5 Florida at home and then losing to Kentucky on the road.

SHOW ME THE RECORDS: Driver reports by endorsement, gender and county

Here are records of driver reports by endorsement, gender and county that can help you see trends in terms of safe and unsafe drivers or an overall increase in drivers.

Second blizzard in less than a week slams Plains region

Texas and Oklahoma have experienced blizzard conditions and several states could see tornadoes as a result of this storm. According to the National Weather Service, Columbia could see as much as 6 to 10 inches of snow Monday and Tuesday.

C. Everett Koop, who transformed surgeon general post, dies

Koop set aside his conservative personal views to tackle smoking and AIDS in the United States while serving as surgeon general.

Ring's return brings new life for Kansas City homeless man

People from around the world have donated more than $145,000 to a homeless man after he returned an engagement ring to its owner.

Washington University releases 2007 survey about children allowed in Mo. tanning beds

A Washington University study from 2007 found that 65 percent of the surveyed tanning businesses said they allowed 10- or 12-year-olds to tan.

White House details budget fallout amid blame game

With a Friday deadline looming, few are optimistic that a realistic alternative to the cuts would be reached. Missouri could lose funding for education, military operations and health services if the cuts take effect.

Missouri House committee to consider Medicaid expansion

A House committee is scheduled to hear testimony Monday on a Democratic proposal to expand eligibility for the Medicaid health care program.

Stephens basketball ends season with loss in American Midwest Conference tournament

The No. 9-seeded Stars finished the season 7-23 overall and 4-14 in the AMC.

Subcontractor in deadly Kansas City blast lacked permit

City officials said a cable company subcontractor suspected of rupturing a natural gas line at JJ's restaurant near the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City did not have an approved permit for the work it was doing.

Damage estimated at $2.8 billion in 2011 Mississippi River flood

More than 21,000 homes and businesses and 1.2 million acres of agricultural land were affected, and more than 43,000 people felt some effects.

Missouri Senate endorses bill exempting children from farm work limits

The Senate measure would exempt children from getting a work certificate and from limitations on the number of hours and days they can work.

Storm forces flights cancellations to and from Kansas City airport

Passengers were urged to check with their airlines before heading to Kansas City International Airport.

WHAT OTHERS SAY: Tax amnesty — collecting money comes at a cost

Participants in the proposed program must comply with state tax laws for eight years or incur renewal of penalties and interest that was waived.

WHAT OTHERS SAY: What to do with yesterday's monuments to public education

While scaring away potential buyers is a risk, school districts need to make sure closed properties are used as intended by buyers.

Missouri Supreme Court to hear 2 prominent court cases

A school transfer case focuses on a law requiring unaccredited school districts to pay for sending students to nearby districts.

Rally in the 100 Acre Wood brings professional drivers to the Ozarks

On Friday and Saturday, the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood took drivers on back roads near Potosi, Steelville and Salem. Despite the snow and ice, drivers battled for points to eventually determine the Rally America National Champion at the end of the season in October. 

More wintry precipitation expected to arrive Monday night

Despite just being hit by a thunder snowstorm last week, Columbia could be getting more snow as early as Monday evening. According to the National Weather Service, residents could see as much as 6 inches of snow Monday and Tuesday.

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