(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — Proponents of reforming Missouri’s marijuana laws are weighing goals, methods and chances of success as they consider a renewed push to decriminalize or even legalize possession… Read more »

By JOSH LEDERMAN (CLAYCOMO, Mo., AP) — President Barack Obama furiously responded Friday to congressional budget battles that could threaten a partial government shutdown, accusing Republicans voting against his health… Read more »

By KEITH LEWIS (CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., AP) — For many people, finding a sought-after item in a pawnshop is something that seldom, if ever, happens. But in 2009, when Fruitland,… Read more »

By CHRIS BLANK (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri’s automotive manufacturing will be getting renewed attention this week when President Barack Obama visits a Ford Motor Co. facility near Kansas… Read more »

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri officials expect the state will lose out on $70 million because of an arbitration case with tobacco companies. The attorney general’s office says a… Read more »

By Alex Greenlee (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – A new food service program is on the way and a solar energy project is in the discussion phase following the Warrensburg R-6… Read more »

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A new exhibit featuring Islamic art is opening at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. Called “Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists,” the… Read more »

By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Dignitaries cut a red, white and blue ribbon with giant scissors. Fireworks exploded. And a crowd gathered to watch a parade… Read more »

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — The Kansas City school district has obtained the support of the Missouri School Boards’ Association and several neighboring districts and lawmakers as… Read more »

By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — As the leader of a pro-gun, anti-tax state, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has prevailed against the odds — and sent a… Read more »