(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill is promoting a plan to cut interest rates on federally subsidized student loans. The Democratic senator planned to meet Thursday afternoon with… Read more »
UCM athletics broadcasting honored by AVCA
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – The American Volleyball Coaches Association recently honored Central Missouri Athletics, the UCM Media Network and KMOS TV for their efforts in broadcasting Jennies volleyball during the 2012… Read more »
Oropeza named NCBWA honorable mention All-American
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – UCM senior first baseman John Oropeza was named an honorable mention All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association on Wednesday. Fellow senior, catcher Chase Graskewicz, was… Read more »
No injuries in dry-ice blast at Disneyland
(ANAHEIM, Calif., AP) — A small explosion Tuesday in a Disneyland trash can that appeared to be caused by dry ice in a bottle brought evacuations but no damages or… Read more »
Beltran, Lyons lead Cardinals past Royals 4-1
By DAVE SKRETTA (KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Perhaps Ned Yost is running out of ideas for pulling his Royals out of a tailspin. After scuffling to a 4-1 loss… Read more »
KC pet shelter plans 24-hour adoption event
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A Kansas City no-kill pet shelter plans to offer adoptions for 24 hours straight next weekend as part of its entry in the 2013 ASPCA… Read more »
Worker killed at distribution center in Mexico
MEXICO, Mo. (AP) — Home Depot officials say an employee died in an accident at a distribution center in central Missouri. Company spokeswoman Paula Drake says a man died after… Read more »
Petro America chief seeks new trial in fraud case
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — The lead defendant in a federal securities fraud case in Kansas City is asking for a new trial because of juror misconduct. Isreal Owen Hawkins… Read more »