(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — An injured bald eagle got a little help from a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper. The Springfield News-Leader reports (http://j.mp/2aA0jA3) operators of a houseboat at Table… Read more »
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Small Missouri city residents frustrated by shrinking lake
(BLACKBURN, Mo., AP) — Blackburn residents say they’re frustrated with a company that won’t maintain the pond it built next to the railroad tracks in the town. Property owner Kansas… Read more »
Police say Charleston man was shot in self-defense
(CHARLESTON, Mo., AP) — Police in the southeast Missouri town of Charleston say a man found dead was killed in self-defense. The Southeast Missourian (http://bit.ly/2abKnSw) reports that 28-year-old Christopher Flannigan… Read more »
Atheists sue Missouri officials over Baptist convention
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A group of atheists has sued Kansas City, Missouri, officials over the planned use of $65,000 in tourism tax dollars to aid an upcoming Baptist… Read more »
Dems’ opening night: Party stars, struggle to quiet disputes
By JULIE PACE and KEN THOMAS Associated Press (PHILADELPHIA, AP) — Former rivals Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders urgently joined forces Monday to tamp down dissent among his supporters, as… Read more »
Southwest Missouri lawmaker Lant injured in vehicle crash
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The Missouri House speaker says state Rep. Bill Lant has been hospitalized after a serious car accident. In a Monday email to lawmakers and staff… Read more »
Teen smoking prevention progresses in Kansas City metro
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Officials say a campaign to prevent teen smoking in Kansas City is progressing faster than expected. The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/2aG3rHa ) reports that a… Read more »
Monitor chosen to oversee Ferguson’s police, court reforms
By JIM SALTER Associated Press (ST. LOUIS, AP) — A federal judge on Monday chose a monitor team to oversee reforms of Ferguson’s policing and court system, a process expected… Read more »
Brunner trying to be 1st businessman governor in 80 years
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — It’s been 80 years since Missouri has been led by a businessman governor, and Republican John Brunner wants to change… Read more »
Missouri Sanders delegate says emails show ‘rigged’ process
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — A Missouri delegate to the Democratic National Convention says leaked emails indicating party leaders were favoring Hillary Clinton should prompt others to reconsider their support… Read more »