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Missouri lawmakers look to renew Ticket to Work program
The Ticket to Work program covers more than 1,300 Missouri residents but is due to expire in August.
Missouri bill would create workers' compensation database
The division says an online database initially would include 554,000 claim records, with about 13,000 records added annually.
Butler's 5 hits, 5 RBIs help Royals rout Angels
Billy Butler broke out of a severe slump with five hits and five RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals kept Joe Blanton winless in eight starts this season with an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Uncle of Missouri lawmaker admits to voter fraud
John Joseph Rizzo won a Democratic primary for a state House seat in August 2010 by a lone vote and went on to win the general election that fall.
Zebra mussels found in western Missouri lake
Zebra mussels are considered pests because they clog water intake pipes, cut swimmers' feet and disrupt the ecosystem.
Government probe obtains wide swath of AP phone records
The government seized the records for more than 20 separate telephone lines assigned to AP and its journalists in April and May of 2012.
Columbia School Board approves teacher's union contract
A proposed gun policy, which would allow two district employees to carry concealed handguns, was also discussed.
Six Boone County congregations gather to support Medicaid expansion
Some of the faith leaders recounted stories of church members who had health problems that could be solved by Medicaid expansion.
Rock Bridge sophomore golfer earns spot with Bruins at state championship
Quick improvement helped Sam Harrison move from a novice to a member of the Rock Bridge boys varsity golf team that is competing Monday and Tuesday at the Class 4 state championships.
First inning mistakes play role in Hickman baseball loss to Rock Bridge
A sloppily played first inning resulted in seven Rock Bridge runs, all the Bruins needed to end the Kewpies' postseason.
Despite losing starters, Rock Bridge baseball prevails over Hickman in district semifinal
Losing its starting catcher in the first inning wasn’t the only obstacle Rock Bridge had to overcome in a 7-3 victory over Hickman on Monday in the semifinals of the Class 5, District 9 tournament.
Rock Bridge golf in contention after first round of state championships
The Rock Bridge High School boys golf team is in fourth place after the first day of the MSHSAA Boys Golf Championship on Monday at the Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield.
Sunday paragliding accident leaves Columbia man with broken femur
Olivier Limacher was transported to University Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition Monday evening.
$5 million, 5.5-mile water main planned for northeast Columbia
The water main would be located north of Interstate 70 and just east of U.S. 63.
More residents join Ash Street fire lawsuit, obtain restraining order
Residents of Ash Street Place apartments who were forced to move out after an April 9 fire have gone to court to stop the complex's owner from destroying their belongings. The owner claims the belongings may be contaminated by asbestos, but the residents want proof.
New commission selected to govern mental health tax
The Boone County Children's Commission will have nine members who will serve staggered terms. The tax is expected to generate an estimated $5.4 million per year.
Temporary 'parklet' to decorate downtown through Friday
A parklet is a small man-made green space that converts parking spaces into a temporary park.
Final boarding call for Frontier Airlines
Popular flights to and from Orlando, Fla., end after six months. Southwest and United Airlines keep coming up as suggested replacements.
SHOW ME THE RECORDS: Parks and Recreation reports progress
The Parks and Recreation Department releases a summary of progress made on capital improvement projects four times a year.
UM System's strategic plan draft involves collaboration among campuses
The actions include sharing faculty across campuses, opening a federal relations office in Washington, D.C., and creating a central bank that would be used to fund programs and other investments. The UM System has asked each campus to give feedback on specific actions proposed in the document by Thursday.