By JIM SUHR (ST. LOUIS, AP) — An Illinois businessman outraged by a court order that he return more than $500,000 in insurance money related to a 2001 wreck that… Read more »
Google-funded sea research vessel sets sail
(SAN FRANCISCO, AP) — A $60 million research ship funded by a Google executive was scheduled to set sail from San Francisco on Thursday, on its way to study a… Read more »
Illinois governor signs medical marijuana bill
By SOPHIA TAREEN (CHICAGO, AP) — Illinois became the 20th state in the nation to allow the medical use of marijuana Thursday, with Gov. Pat Quinn signing some of… Read more »
State Fair celebrates annual Ham Breakfast
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon will be guests of honor at the 61st annual Governor’s Ham Breakfast Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Missouri State… Read more »
Assistant chief gets the nod to lead the department
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – A veteran Warrensburg firefighter is the city’s new fire chief. Jim Kushner, former assistant fire chief, was named chief effective Wednesday, according to a news release. The… Read more »
Moustakas, Santana lift Royals over Twins, 7-2
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI (MINNEAPOLIS, AP) — Ervin Santana heard his name bandied about in trade rumors in recent weeks, with yet another season threatening to swirl down the drain in… Read more »
Culp headed to Hall of Fame as senior nominee
By DAVE SKRETTA (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — When he hears the name Curley Culp, the first thing that Chiefs defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas does is smile. Then he… Read more »
Mo. offering tax break on back-to-school shopping
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri’s annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping is coming up. The state Revenue Department says the break on the state sales tax on qualifying… Read more »