(PINEVILLE, Mo., AP) — A southwest Missouri man has been convicted of in the death of a man who was shot to death during a 2014 home invasion. The Joplin… Read more »
Category: Missouri News
University of Missouri System launches diversity audit
(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — The University of Missouri System has announced that it will conduct an audit of diversity and inclusion policies and procedures. The Columbia Daily Tribune (http://bit.ly/1TKvJ57) reports… Read more »
UCM hosts pre-Memorial Day ceremony
The University of Central Missouri invites members of the local community and all others who are interested to a pre-Memorial Day ceremony in honor of individuals who gave their lives… Read more »
Walkers, team captains, business participants sought for 2016 Heart Walk
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Individuals, families, businesses and organizations have an opportunity to join in the fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke through the 2016 Johnson County Heart Walk on Saturday,… Read more »
Missouri’s Koster says Obama acted too quickly on bathrooms
By SUMMER BALLENTINE (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri’s top Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Attorney General Chris Koster, said Tuesday the Obama administration moved “too quickly and too unilaterally” in issuing… Read more »
Sedalia man, woman charged in murder-for-hire scheme
(SEDALIA, Mo., AP) — A Sedalia man and woman have been charged with attempting to hire someone to kill the woman’s husband. The Sedalia Democrat (http://bit.ly/1TfwgO4) reports that 45-year-old Terry… Read more »
TransCanada to replace some sections of Keystone pipeline
(LINCOLN, Neb., AP) — A Canadian-based company plans to replace sections of its Keystone pipeline so the company can begin pumping oil at higher pressure. Some of the sections of… Read more »
Shigella outbreak under investigation in Missouri
(CALIFORNIA, Mo., AP) — Health officials say an intestinal infection caused by the shigella bacteria has sickened more than 70 people in central Missouri. The Columbia Daily Tribune (http://bit.ly/1WBiExH) reports… Read more »
EPA, 2 other agencies skip Bridgeton meeting due to threats
(BRIDGETON, Mo., AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency and two other federal agencies canceled plans for representatives to attend a community group’s meeting about an underground landfill fire that’s smoldering… Read more »

Warrensburg Schools Foundation announces 14 scholarship recipients
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) — The Warrensburg Schools Foundation awarded 14 student scholarships Friday, May 13. Five new scholarships were introduced and awarded to students. The Younger Family Academic Scholarship for $500 was awarded to… Read more »