By DAVID A. LIEB (CHICAGO, AP) — Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder is predicting that voters will get a chance to decide next year whether to halt a labor policy… Read more »
Skelton named to WWI Centennial Commission
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Former Missouri congressman Ike Skelton has been named to the national panel planning next year’s activities marking the 100th anniversary of the start of World… Read more »
3 insurance companies to pay $1M settlement in Mo.
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Three health insurance companies that issue policies for Assurant Health have agreed to pay $1 million for violating Missouri laws on handling claims. Missouri’s Department… Read more »
Kansas City police shoot, kill man at motel
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Police say officers shot and killed a man after a confrontation in northern Kansas City. Officers went to a motel Thursday across Interstate 435 from… Read more »
Coast Guard searches Mississippi River after crash
(ST. LOUIS, AP) — The search continues for the victim of an early-morning boat crash in the Mississippi River. KMOV-TV (bit.ly/16zCUln) reports that the U.S. Coast Guard and local fire… Read more »
Small suburban KC town seeks historic designation
(WESTWOOD HILLS, Kan., AP) — A suburban Kansas City town of only 5½ blocks wants to be placed on state and national registers of historic places to preserve its 1920s… Read more »
‘D’ written on those killed in Fort Hood shooting
By NOMAAN MERCHANT and PAUL J. WEBER (FORT HOOD, Texas, AP) — The soldier knew she had to decide quickly who she could save, so she grabbed a black marker… Read more »
Bluegrass festival returns to State Fair
(SEDALIA, Mo.) –The third annual Show-Me Bluegrass Festival returns to the Missouri State Fair Wednesday, Aug. 14. Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced today that the day of music will feature… Read more »