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Barbara Barton Toalson, March 2, 1933 - April 10, 2013, of Columbia
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at First Baptist Church.
Blue Jays beat Royals but lose Jose Reyes
The Blue Jays' Jose Reyes drove in a pair of runs before getting carted off in the sixth inning with a sprained left ankle, and Toronto beat the Kansas City Royals 8-4 Friday.
Cardinals nip Brewers 2-0, spoil Lohse's return
Rookie Shelby Miller allowed one hit in seven innings, a single by Norichika Aoki to open the game, and the St. Louis Cardinals had just enough to spoil Kyle Lohse's first start as a visitor since 2007 in a 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.
Missouri tennis loses on road to Ole Miss
The Tigers (9-11, 2-10 SEC) close the regular season Sunday at Mississippi State.
MU chair to lead national doctor's organization
The university said in a release that David Fleming will be named president-elect of the American College of Physicians.
Missouri sheriffs willing to issue concealed gun cards
The Missouri Sheriffs' Association said Friday that it's willing to work with legislators on efforts to shift the responsibility of producing the cards from the state Department of Revenue to the local sheriffs who already handle applications.
Drought eases in farm belt but is not over yet
Above-average snow cover and a chilly, wet spring have helped restore moisture to many states burdened by last year's drought.
Claire McCaskill urges businesses to maximize online opportunities
The Senator was in St. Louis Friday, teaming with Google for a small business workshop at Third Degree Glass Factory.
Gay-Straight Alliance working for equality at Southeast Missouri State University
The group would like a nondiscrimination amendment on sexual orientation added to Southeast Missouri State University's student constitution.
Family farm reaches fourth generation in SW Missouri
Today, Brad Groves and his brother, Todd, are the fourth generation on this Christian County farm. Their wives and kids, along with their grandma and parents, call the dairy farm home.
2 bald eagles shot to death in NW Missouri
The department says a reward is being offered for information leading to a conviction in the case. It's a state and federal offense to shoot a bald eagle.
Missouri Senate passes protections for nursing mothers
The measure approved Thursday would require nursing mothers to submit a written note from a doctor to be excused from jury duty.
Missouri officials take aim at feral hogs
A feral hog is any hog that is roaming on public or private land and lacks conspicuous ear tags or notches.
Second man arrested in probe of prison chief's death
Colorado Springs, Colo., authorities arrested Thomas Guolee, 31, at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday in Colorado Springs, according to El Paso County sheriff's officials.
Missouri military officer pleads guilty in homicide
As part of a plea deal Phillip C. Parish will be sentenced to life in prison — which amounts to 30 years — plus another 20 years in prison. He was originally charged with first-degree murder.
Elephant shot in Mississippi returns to Missouri
The 39-year-old Asian elephant, named Carol, was shot Thursday in Tupelo, Miss. She was part of a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show.
PHOTO GALLERY: 1,700 units of blood collected at spring blood drive
The three-day blood drive took place at MU's Student Recreation Complex.
Missouri javelin thrower shows lots of potential
Former high school quarterback Macauley Garton focused on throwing the javelin after a knee injury ended his football career.
UPDATE: Death in south Columbia investigated as homicide
At 7 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a report of a robbery and unresponsive person at 2416 Cimarron Drive. Police identified the victim as Brian Daniels, 46.
Freshmen fueled by challenge of playing varsity soccer for Rock Bridge
Playing on varsity as freshmen for a girls team that has won four consecutive district championships has been no easy task. But the Bruins' Danni Hrdina and Cara Wilfong wouldn’t want it any other way.