By ANDY LYONS (digitalBURG) — After hearing from both the defense and the prosecution in Ziyad T. Abid’s case, Judge R. Michael Wagner recessed the hearing and announced he would… Read more »

Behind the scenes at the Shakespeare Festival
(Photos by Alexandra Lambdin, digitalBURG) The 21st season of the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is in progress and will run through July 7. This season, the featured production is… Read more »
Mo. judge conducts new bond hearing for Saudi man
WARRENSBURG, Mo. (AP) — A central Missouri judge is to hear arguments about why a Saudi national accused of first-degree murder should be released on bond before his August trial…. Read more »
Lady Liberty reopening July 4, months after Sandy
By MEGHAN BARR (NEW YORK, AP) — Months after Superstorm Sandy swamped her little island, the Statue of Liberty will finally welcome visitors again on Independence Day. Sandy made landfall… Read more »
Tribune bulks up in broadcasting in $2.73B deal
By RYAN NAKASHIMA (LOS ANGELES, AP) — Tribune Co. on Monday announced a deal to buy Local TV and its 19 TV stations for $2.73 billion. The acquisition makes the… Read more »
North Korea seeks talks with US to ease tensions
By HYUNG-JIN KIM (BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei, AP) — North Korea’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the U.S. must accept its offer for dialogue without preconditions if it wants to… Read more »
New restaurant coming to Warrensburg in late October
By NICOLE COOKE (digitalBURG) – A new restaurant will be added to the list of dining options in Warrensburg in late October. Jimmy John’s will be opening a new location… Read more »
Survey: Midwest, Plains economy remains strong
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The economy remains strong in nine Midwest and Plains states, but a monthly survey of business leaders released Monday suggests the growth rate may slow in… Read more »