By STEVEN DUBOIS (PORTLAND, Ore., AP) — Call it the Big Flush 2, and this time the sequel promises to be much bigger than the original. Portland officials said Wednesday… Read more »
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Jewish center where 2 were killed reopens
(OVERLAND PARK, Kan., AP) — A Jewish Community Center in Kansas where two people were shot to death on Sunday has reopened. The center in Overland Park opened its doors… Read more »
Court expands legal rights for injured workers
By DAVID A. LIEB (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court overturned 30 years of precedent with a ruling Tuesday that gives greater legal protections to injured workers… Read more »
Obama, Biden to announce $600M for job grants
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE (OAKDALE, Pa., AP) — Striving to show action on jobs, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are trumpeting $600 million in new competitive grants to… Read more »
Swope honored as UCM outstanding support staff member
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Duard “Putt” Swope received the University of Central Missouri’s Outstanding Support Staff Member Award at the group’s annual breakfast April 10. Annette Charles, chair of the awards committee,… Read more »
Ameren starts construction on natural gas pipeline
(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — Ameren Missouri says construction is underway on an 11-mile natural gas pipeline from Columbia to Ashland, which currently does not have natural gas service. Officials with… Read more »
Opening of nursing home part of Joplin recovery
By WALLY KENNEDY (JOPLIN, Mo., AP) — Gladys Dutton has done a lot of things in her life, but Monday’s dedication of the Communities at Wildwood Ranch nursing home marked… Read more »
Missouri House endorses Bright Flight expansion
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — Missouri House members have endorsed legislation that could offer additional financial assistance to persuade more top students to stay in the state after graduation day…. Read more »
Congress is giving states the transportation blues
By JOAN LOWY (DAYTON, Ohio, AP) — On the road in a tour bus this week, the U.S. transportation secretary is spreading some bad news: the government’s Highway Trust Fund… Read more »
Mo. Senate sets aside debate on ethics legislation
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., AP) — The Missouri Senate has temporarily set aside debate on ethics legislation that would curb lobbying. The bill would make lawmakers wait two years after their… Read more »