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Rock Bridge golf team advances to state tournament

The three Bruins golfers placed in the top five to win the Class 4 Sectional tournament Monday at Eagle Knoll Golf Course in Hartsburg.

Olympian Streete-Thompson is in his third season as Missouri track and field coach

Kareem Streete-Thompson competed in three Olympic Games and seven World Championships as a sprinter and jumper before he got into coaching.

Hickman boys tennis beats Helias in first round of district tournament

The Kewpies play Jefferson City in the semifinals Tuesday. 

MU medical students win award at national competition

One hundred hours of preparation paid off with a $7,500 group scholarship for the MU team's presentation on how to improve health care for patients with COPD.

Local letter carriers stick together through Postal Service upheaval

Despite massive technological upheaval and financial chaos that threaten the future of the U.S. Postal Service, local letter carriers keep the personal connections from their routes intact.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Three cheers for Speaker Tim Jones' leadership on education

Despite the fact that funding per student has more than doubled since the Missouri Outstanding Schools Act of 1993, achievement has remained flat.

Missouri's prevailing wage overhaul sent to governor

The Missouri General Assembly passed a bill Monday that would change the way wage requirements are calculated for construction projects in rural counties. Missouri's prevailing wage for public works projects is calculated for each construction trade on a county-by-county basis.

 

Missouri celebrates centennial of Capitol construction

The Senate Appropriations Committee has endorsed $50 million for work at the state Capitol. Lawmakers have until 6 p.m. Friday to approve a spending plan that will take effect July 1. 

Missouri House commission to investigate licensing

The panel of law enforcement officials and other experts will investigate the state's decision to make electronic copies of people's personal documents.

Rising Mississippi River again causing concern in SE Missouri

The Mississippi River is already several feet above flood stage in many areas, and another storm system is in the forecast later this week.

Lawsuit filed over education initiative petition

The lawsuit contends the summary developed by the secretary of state's office is insufficient and unfair.

10 Stephens softball players earn conference academic honors

Chelsea Coleman, Alexandra Hoffman, Lindy Holmberg, Cheyenne Jones, Katlyn Lee, Jessica McConnell, Emily Park, Brittany Tutt, Emily Wagner-Davis and Brooke Warren earned AMC Academic All-Conference honors for the 2013 season. 

 

Danks homers in 11th as White Sox tops Royals

Chicago's Jordan Danks, a backup outfielder, atoned for his baserunning blunder in the ninth inning by hitting a solo home run in the 11th that lifted the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Monday.

Missouri lawmakers must finalize budget this week

The House and Senate have each passed their own budget and now must hammer out an agreement on the spending plan that will take effect July 1.

Missouri lawmakers must finalize budget this week

The House and Senate have each passed their own budget and now must hammer out an agreement on the spending plan that will take effect July 1.

Joplin prepares to mark second anniversary of tornado

Joplin officials said tents will be set up throughout the city's Cunningham Park. The tents will highlight efforts to restore various elements of the community, including its housing, schools, trees and businesses.

Missouri lawmakers approve naming bridge for Stan Musial

The Missouri House and U.S. Senate gave approval to name a new Mississippi River bridge for a late St. Louis Cardinals player, Stan Musial. The Illinois House has a different idea for a name. 

Tolton golf's Golden qualifies for state tournament

Tolton High golfer Jack Golden shot a 93 on Monday in the Class 1 Sectionals at Heritage Hills Golf Course to earn a spot in the state championship. It will be Golden's second trip to state in as many years.

Tiger, mountain lions seized from Kansas property

A menagerie of wild cats were relocated from private farmland in Atchison, Kan., by Humane Society and Kansas City Zoo workers and law enforcement officers Sunday.

Daughter of pitcher says Jackie Robinson movie '42' unfair

The daughter of pitcher Fritz Ostermueller says the way the movie portrays him as a racist when he purposely hits Robinson in the head with a fastball is unfair.

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