(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A storm that swept through Missouri left thousands without power across the state early Tuesday. No major injuries have been reported. The National Weather Service… Read more »
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High water postpones Missouri River boat race
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — An annual paddle boat race on the Missouri River will be postponed until August because of high water on the river. The MR340 race on… Read more »
All riders now off disabled California coaster
(SANTA CLARITA, Calif., AP) — A roller coaster hit a tree branch at the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park Monday, dislodging the front car, leaving four people slightly injured… Read more »
Young Street to close for two days for drainage work
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Young Street will be closed east of the North Park Shopping Center entrance beginning July 14 so workers can install a new storm drainage pipe. Vehicles may access… Read more »
2 people killed after boats collide in river
(FREEBURG, Mo., AP) — Two central Missouri residents have died after two boats collided on the Gasconade River over the July Fourth weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a… Read more »
Missouri moves to allow bistate police response
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation allowing law enforcement agencies to assist each other across state lines in the Kansas City metro area. Now,… Read more »
Murder suspect captured after weekend escape
(WINONA, Mo., AP) — A murder suspect who escaped from a southeast Missouri jail while watching a fireworks show is back in custody. Winona Police Chief Alonzo Bradwell says 35-year-old… Read more »
APNewsBreak: Wash. issues first pot shop licenses
By GENE JOHNSON (SEATTLE, AP) — Washington state issued its first retail marijuana licenses on Monday with a middle-of-the-night email alerting bleary-eyed pot-shop proprietors that they’ll finally be able to… Read more »
Sentencing nears for former New Orleans mayor
By KEVIN McGILL (NEW ORLEANS, AP) — Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin’s steep descent from the days when he was seen as a fresh-faced reformer continues this week when… Read more »
Nixon signs religious liberties bill for schools
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation intended to protect students’ religious expression at public schools. The bill signed Wednesday says students cannot face discrimination… Read more »