| No more free Saturdays on downtown St. Louis parking meters Starting July 1, motorists will face tickets if they don't feed the meters. |
St. Louis woman admits to throwing dog in trash bin to die Cennitra Fowler, 22, the owner of the two dogs, pleaded guilty on Friday to two misdemeanor counts of animal abuse. |
Second suspect is charged in fatal shooting of teen in Kirkwood Police say shooting came as marijuana was delivered. |
Teen driver charged in hit-and-run that killed boy, 2, in St. Louis County Charles Guice is charged with leaving the scene of an accident. New |
St. Louis, county police expected to merge Bomb and Arson units Updated |
Some residents say fees too high for Eureka's planned rec center New |
Hopes are high for elevated park in St. Louis New |
18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda Updated |
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies Updated |
St. Louis County Council finalizes link with city on economic development New |
Broken sewer valve spills up to one million gallons of untreated wastewater into River des Peres New |
Crowd mourns tiny hit-and-run victim at vigil in St. Louis County |
St. Louis County Council OKs loan for Metro |
Council approves solar panels at Chesterfield athletic fields |
Ladue council OKs addition at Community School |
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Bosley letter the latest illustration of entitlement in politics Experts say pols are psychologically predisposed to expect perks and power. |
New trees for Arch grounds come with their own threats Experts told National Park Service to go for a variety of trees, not just the London plane tree. POLITICAL NEWS |
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| FAIR: Are we posh or not? Sale of Lumiere Place will tell the tale |
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FAIR: Are we posh or not? Sale of Lumiere Place will tell the tale |
Missouri is drunk on tax credits. Who will take the bottle away? |
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ROYALS NOTEBOOK Accelerated approach helps Royals to unlock Eric Hosmer’s swing Everyone knows someone who is habitually late. It’s a maddening trait to the unafflicted who see the problem as remarkably easy to fix: Start earlier. That’s how the Royals’ two new hitting coaches, George Brett and Pedro Grifol, diagnosed Eric Hosmer’s swing. |
New group to push lawmakers for drug compounding safety The Working Group on Pharmaceutical Safety supports legislation that would put the FDA in charge of regulating large-scale compounding pharmacies, taking the power away from states. |
Nikita, one of Kansas City Zoo’s two polar bears, is ill The male polar bear at the Kansas City Zoo is off exhibit and is being treated with gastrointestinal medication, officials said Tuesday. Nikita is also being fed a diet of boiled beef in the holding area behind the exhibit. |
Jury’s award ‘wonderful’ for Lee’s Summit woman who sued Vatterott College A Jackson County jury found in favor of Jennifer Kerr in her lawsuit against Vatterott and found that the Missouri-based Vatterott Educational Centers Inc. had violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. |
Cityscape Pie Five Pizza Co. to enter the market with an Overland Park location The Pie Five Pizza Co. - which sells individual pizzas made to order and cooked in five minutes - has picked a place for its first area location. Pie Five plans to open later this summer at 13366 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. Man goes on forklift joyride, runs over worker at Kansas business Police are looking for a man who broke into a south Wichita business, took a joyride on a forklift and ran over one of its employees at approximately 1:50 a.m. Tuesday. |
World News US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police. |
Kansas Department of Education says Legislature's school funding is $650 million short |
Former soldier wants custody of child he conceived with 14-year-old Missouri girl A central Missouri couple is concerned that a former soldier will be granted visitation or custody of the child he conceived with their 14-year-old daughter. |
BUSINESS Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire. |
Clay County jury finds Missouri man guilty in Cole Camp murders The death penalty is recommended for Robert Blurton in the 2009 deaths of Donnie and Sharon Luetjen and the Luetjens’ teenage granddaughter, Taron Luetjen. |
UMKC Athletic director Tim Hall leaving UMKC UMKC has made several moves in its athletic program in the last few months, and the person who orchestrated them is on the move himself. Athletic director Tim Hall is leaving to take a similar position at Maryland-Baltimore County. |
National News Man charged with tossing wife off cruise ship A California grand jury has indicted a Florida man on charges he strangled his ex-wife and tossed her off a cruise ship in Italy. |
Development KC-based firm Populous to design new arena in Las Vegas The Kansas City architectural firm Populous will work on a 20,000-seat project that is being co-developed by AEG, the Los Angeles-based operator of the Sprint Center, and MGM Resorts International. |
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| Google asks FISA court to lift gag order Google on Tuesday sharply challenged the federal government's gag order on its Internet surveillance program, citing what it described as a First Amendment right to divulge how many requests it receives from the government for data about its customers in the name of national security. |
Obama hints Bernanke likely to leave Fed in Jan. |
CBO: Senate Immigration bill would help economy |
Missouri moves to lift ban on foreign farm owners |
Afghan peace talks with Taliban at hand but not without their bumps |
Politics News G-8 seeks unity on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion |
The Buzz McCaskill endorses Hillary Clinton presidential effort The Buzz Raytown gets Unclaimed Property kiosk Residents can search the Unclaimed Property database while waiting in line for a new driver’s license The Buzz Kansas Democrat asks if SCOTUS ruling on Arizona law applies in Kansas Sen. Anthony Hensley asks GOP AG Derek Schmidt for analysis of proof-of-citizenship requirement. SoS Kris Kobach says it’s still legal. |
Technology Google asks FISA court to lift gag order Google on Tuesday sharply challenged the federal government's gag order on its Internet surveillance program, citing what it described as a First Amendment right to divulge how many requests it receives from the government for data about its customers in the name of national security. |
Obama hints Bernanke likely to leave Fed in Jan. President Barack Obama has given the clearest signal yet that Chairman Ben Bernanke will likely leave the Federal Reserve when his term ends in January. |
Afghan peace talks with Taliban at hand but not without their bumps U.S. officials will meet with the Taliban on Thursday in a major breakthrough aimed at opening peace talks to end the war in Afghanistan, as the U.S. prepares for the end of its combat involvement. |
Commentary Immigration protesters were out of line to march on Kris Kobach’s home Kris Kobach is a menace to the passage of reasonable and necessary changes to immigration law. But Kobach is also a father and a husband. There is no condoning the actions of the nearly 300 people who stomped onto his private property Saturday for a protest. |
Missouri moves to lift ban on foreign farm owners Weeks before a Chinese conglomerate agreed to buy Smithfield Foods Inc. in the largest such takeover of a U.S. business, Missouri lawmakers quietly approved legislation removing a ban on foreign ownership of agricultural land. |
Holland frowns on two finalists for open Wyandotte County commission seat With finalists Don Budd and Nathan Barnes both delinquent on paying taxes in recent years, Mayor Mark Holland said the commission should consider reopening the selection process. |
Joco lawyer is Kansas House speaker’s new legislative director Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick has hired an attorney in the secretary of state’s office as his new legislative director. |
Chartering change, one district at a time Kansas City’s charter review committee must balance in-district needs with the city’s overall health. The answer? Take away the mayor’s city council vote. |
Supreme Court ruling on voter I.D. could affect Kansas law The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that Arizona cannot require voters to show proof of citizenship. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach says the ruling won’t affect a similar law in his state, but the American Civil Liberties is considering a challenge of that law. |
Jackson County reassessment problems far bigger than previously stated Instead of 18,000 suspect assessments, Jackson County officials acknowledge problems could have affected three times as many properties that came up for review this year. County Executive Mike Sanders announced extended hours to file appeals of notices, which will begin appearing in mailboxes Thursday and online Wednesday. |
Politics News Obama, S. Korea leader discuss N. Korea talks offer The White House says President Barack Obama and South Korea's President Park Geun-hye (goon-hay) have discussed North Korea's proposal for high-level talks with the U.S. |
Push for gay rights makes strides in Missouri Senate In Missouri, a person can be fired, kicked out of an apartment or denied service for being gay or being perceived as gay. The push to change that law took a major step forward during the legislative session, and advocates are optimistic success is getting closer. |
Charter review changes could include more powers for KC mayor A Kansas City citizens group meeting for the first time this week could set the stage for a more powerful mayor and for a major redrawing of City Council districts. The new Charter Review Commission also will consider adding subdistricts and having fewer at-large council districts. |
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| Resolve the reassessment debacle in Jackson County It’s disturbing that Jackson County’s poor performance in fulfilling one of its major obligations to taxpayers has made such a review necessary. Widespread problems like these erode public trust in government. |
Kansas should drop onerous ‘proof of citizenship’ law The right to vote is constitutionally protected for all Americans. The Supreme Court has now said states cannot dilute that right with onerous restrictions. The Kansas Legislature should do the right thing and rescind its unfair law which will inevitably disenfranchise U.S. citizens. |
Editorial Don’t rush Kansas City charter plan The Charter Review Commission needs to take its time to thoroughly examine the pros and cons of any changes to the structure of the city’s most important elected body. |
Missouri governor should veto overbearing and unfair cellphone tower bill As much as Missouri needs to encourage a robust technology infrastructure, the placement of cellphone towers shouldn’t run roughshod over the wishes of communities or property owners. Yet that’s exactly what a bill on Gov. Jay Nixon’s desk enables companies to do. |
Snack foods are alluring, but don’t miss the fine print While Congress wrestles with the politics of a new Farm Bill, we can’t resist noting the politics of food packaging. Not all potato chips are created alike. You have to read the fine and not-so-fine print to appreciate the difference. |
Syrian rebels need more aid from the U.S. Stepping up to stop the massacre of civilians by chemical warfare is a moral and just effort. But just how far that defense goes is a calculation that war-wary Americans must hear about in detail from the president soon. |
Farm bill fails to trim the fat for corporate interests Unfortunately, hard-working family farmers are inevitably shorted by the monstrous farm bill that has little to do with family farming and much to do with government excess and waste. |
A coup for Arizona’s governor on health care Jan Brewer is no fan of the Affordable Care Act. But the Republican from a bright red state understands that getting low-income adults under the Medicaid umbrella makes sense. |
Finally, signs of progress on the Kansas-Missouri border Behind-the-scenes movement is signaling some progress in the Kansas-Missouri economic “Border War” standoff. For the sake of the region, let’s hope it gets results. |
America can’t ignore risks to trade of genetically modified crops As a nation, we must decide if allowing companies like Monsanto to test and sell modified seed crops is worth the international economic risk and if it is, what regulations are needed to better protect against a future Oregon wheat incident. |
Labels on beef will protect consumers After years of lobbying by consumer groups and a detailed exposé of the problem published last year in The Kansas City Star, the federal government finally appears ready to require mandatory labeling requirements for mechanically tenderized beef. That’s a much-needed step, and it shouldn’t have taken this long to get to it. |
An urgency to help young students read Mayor Sly James’ Turn the Page KC initiative, which has a goal of getting many more students' reading proficiency up to speed by the third-grade milestone, has won national praise for efforts to raise children’s reading ability by third grade. |
KC Symphony shines in its second year at Kauffman Center All arts groups aim to balance the two most vital aspects of their existence — making creative achievements that stir our hearts and minds and building audiences to ensure the show can go on well into the future. |
Laptops for all bodes well Slowly, area school districts are providing students with laptop computers for use in classrooms and at home. Liberty Public Schools joins Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools in the venture. |
Kansas budget reflects Legislature’s dysfunction The heavily conservative Kansas Legislature showed itself repeatedly this year to be meddlesome, callous to people’s needs and downright foolish in many instances. The new budget reflects those tendencies, and the state will have to live with it. |
Public needs say in massive data-mining surveillance The great civil liberties traditions of this nation do not condone invasive sweeps of information from innocents to find the few bad guys. That debate belongs in Congress and on Main Street. It needs to happen soon, and Obama should call for it directly. |
Editorial Restore the fountains to preserve civic jewels It takes money and attention to make sure the public’s investments in these fountains is not squandered. City Hall, private companies and foundations need to cooperatively focus on maintaining the fountains. |
Let Kansan Sri Srinivasan be the first of many federal court confirmations The federal judiciary is in crisis. Courts lack judges to keep up with their caseloads. The current environment also discourages the most qualified people from seeking appointment. Why submit to rigorous public scrutiny when there is a good chance you will never even get a confirmation vote? |
Jay Nixon boldNixon boldly rejects destructive Missouri tax bill Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a a tax bill approved by the General Assembly protects the state’s future, and responsible General Assembly members should sustain his bold move. |
It’s time to honor Medgar Evers’ fight for voting rights Medgar Evers’ push for integration and voting rights in the segregated South deserves continued recognition. Fifty years after he was assassinated, he is not forgotten. A City Council resolution honoring him will be considered Thursday in Kansas City. |
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| 'Road map' for Heer's contract with developer receives one unexpected change 9:49 AM Springfield City Council unanimously approved a term sheet with the developers of the Heer's building on Monday to move forward on the almost $16 million rehabilitation project. |
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Restaurant, luxury lofts, police would come to Heer's; loans, abatement sought |
Heer's team includes Springfield talent |
KC developer talks about plans for upscale apartments at Heer's |
New developer emerges for downtown Heer's building |
Company sells Heer's building to itself |
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Heer's developer being sued by state over St. Louis project |
Springfield police: Man shot stranger on Saturday out of anger 5:58 AM |
National Cemetery monuments getting much-needed repairs 12:05 PM |
Authorities believe propane leak led to Greene County mobile home explosion 11:23 AM |
Springfield police: Man held gun to head of worker at Battlefield Mall 9:50 AM |
Business Awards and Achievers: Three BKD accountants earn CPA designation 7:07 AM |
Man shot in hip at Springfield shopping center 6:34 AM |
Smith calls for repeal of White River designation 6:31 AM |
US marriage rate lowest in a century 6:27 AM |
For an Ozarks lover of technology, Google Glass is worth the wait 5:58 AM |
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National Cemetery monuments getting much-needed repairs Three century-old monuments in Springfield's National Cemetery are getting what the cemetery director said are long-needed repairs. |
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Ed Koch's tombstone engraved with wrong birth year Oops! The tombstone for former New York City mayor Ed Koch bears the wrong year of his birth. - 12:28 pm |
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| Welcome home, Nicholls Jun. 17, 2013 |
Restricting drug limits our freedom Jun. 17, 2013 I called my Fourth Ward Councilman Craig Fishel two weeks ago to discuss the pseudoephedrine measure that is facing City Council members. |
Company expansion: Bass Pro should finish two local projects Jun. 17, 2013 I have been a supporter of Bass Pro since it opened. It draws lots of people to our city and does many good things. |
War on Terrorism: US security efforts expensive, misguided Jun. 17, 2013 |
Immigration: How many times must we grant amnesty? Jun. 17, 2013 |
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To the point Jun. 17, 2013 |
Roses & thorns Jun. 17, 2013 |
Does city care about clean water? Jun. 16, 2013 |
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| Suspects in theft of Pioneer Woman statue Posted 4 hour(s) ago Independence Police believe these to be persons of interest in the theft of the statue from the Frontier Trails Museum reported on June 17, 2013. The vehicle in which they left is possibly a Mercury Tracer Wagon. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered for the arrest for the suspects, and up to $4,000 for the safe return of the statue. Call the TIPS Hotline at 474-8477. Today in the News: Mom and child freed from captivity in Ohio Posted 4 hour(s) ago Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day. |
'Worth of a business to the community' at chamber luncheon Posted 7 hour(s) ago Sen. McCaskill supporting Clinton for 2016 run Posted 12 hour(s) ago Morning Jolt: Bruins take 2-1 lead over Blackhawks Posted 15 hour(s) ago The Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night 2-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals. The Bruins got goals from Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron in the game, and their defense proved too much for Chicago. Game 4 is Wednesday night. |
Meeting tonight on status of derelict school Posted 21 hour(s) ago Independence Council Member Eileen Weir plans a public meeting tonight on the status of the old Anderson School on 35th Street. The meeting is at 5 p.m. in the pavilion at Roberts Park, which is near the intersection of Blue Ridge Boulevard and Blue Ridge Cut-off. That’s a few blocks north of U.S. 40, and the park is on the west side of Blue Ridge Boulevard. |
'Pioneer Woman' statue stolen from trails museum Posted 21 hour(s) ago The Pioneer Woman is missing. The six-foot bronze statue at the National Frontier Trails Museum in Independence was stolen over the weekend. It was noticed missing Monday morning. |
Kids help keep city moving with triathlon Posted 22 hour(s) ago Children in the Blue Springs area showed their enthusiasm for staying fit and spending time outdoors during the 2013 Blue Springs Kids Triathlon. More than 100 children participated in the event Saturday. Proceeds from the triathlon went to support the Let’s Move! initiative. |
Artists win IAA Member Show awards Posted 22 hour(s) ago Carol Wilson won the top prize at the 38th Annual Independence Art Association Member Show reception Friday at Vivilore, 10815 Winner Road in the Englewood Arts District. The Best of Show ribbon was awarded to Wilson for her “Mixed Bouquet.” |
Three held after bank robberies Posted 22 hour(s) ago Three people have been turned over to the FBI following two bank robberies, a chase and standoff. |
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David Jackson: Many old parts of Independence are still with us Posted Jun 14, 2013 @ 11:37 PM This summer brings a hotbed of activity as local history organizations, including the Jackson County Historical Society, commemorate devastating Civil War events that took place here in 1863. Specifically, martial law was enforced by the Federal military under “Order No. 11.” See the society’s online calendar at jchs.org, or ordernumber11.org for more details. |
Just what does that word mean? Posted Jun 13, 2013 @ 04:55 PM |
Jeff Fox: Just what does that word mean? Posted Jun 12, 2013 @ 11:26 PM OK, time for a question from English class. Wait. They haven’t taught that for years. It’s given way to something called language arts, despite no evidence that fuzzy language helps sharpen young minds. Maybe that’s part of the problem. |
Jerry Plantz: Fly America's flag proudly Posted Jun 12, 2013 @ 12:55 AM Despite the Boston Marathon tragedy on April 15, many warm, feel-good stories evolved. One was the proud slogan “Boston Strong,” which characterized the city’s resilience, determination and solidarity. |
Lynn Youngblood: Avoid noxious, exotic plant species Posted Jun 11, 2013 @ 12:13 AM Many people have no idea how important it is to be familiar with the plants to place in their yards and gardens. While many are beautiful and so tempting, some are potentially devastating to nearby woodlands, fields or streams. |
Phil Hanson: Consider strategies to make donations go even further Posted Jun 08, 2013 @ 01:41 AM Now is a good time, during this current bull stock market, to explore the tax advantages of making gifts of appreciated stock to support your favorite charities. |
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| MU sous chef Jeremy Elmore wins regional competition MU Campus Dining Services sous chef Jeremy Elmore pours a finished pasta dish on a plate April 19 in the MU Student Center. By Ciera Velarde , Madeline Kennedy : Jeremy Elmore, 29, has been cooking since he was 11 years old. Years of experience helped him win gold at the National Association of College and University Food Services Midwest Regional contest. |
Two men arrested in Friday assault outside Blue Fugue by Zachary Matson : Police arrested a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old man Sunday in relation to an assault of a 42-year-old man late Friday outside the Blue Fugue in downtown Columbia. |
PHOTO GALLERY: In Columbia, perfect weather for fun in the water by Missourian staff : Columbia residents enjoyed a warm Tuesday by playing in the water at city parks. |
Broadway hotel, Short Street projects expected to finish by September by Jack Hayes : Downtown business owners have had to cope with construction of a new hotel at the east end of Broadway. Despite the short-term issues, business owners are optimistic about the traffic it will bring to the area. |
Moberly man arrested on suspicion of attacking ex-girlfriend with razor by Sara Barba : The victim had a restraining order against the man that was issued in July. |
Columbia City Council Action, June 18 by Arthur Cook Bremer : The Columbia City Council held its regular meeting on Monday night. |
MU golf course to be named for former curator by The Associated Press : Don and Audrey Walsworth donated toward upgrades at Memorial Stadium and a new clubhouse for the men"s and women"s golf teams. |
Missouri legislature removes ban on foreign purchase of agricultural land by ALAN SCHER ZAGIER/The Associated Press : The proposed legislation, which has yet to be signed by Gov. Jay Nixon, would remove a 1970s ban on foreign entities owning agricultural land, effectively allowing the purchase of Smithfield Foods Inc. by the Chinese Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd. |
Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts on menus by CANDICE CHOI/The Associated Press : Starbucks Corp. and other large fast food chains are posting calorie information on menus before a new Food and Drug Administration regulation takes effect June 25. |
Sen. McCaskill endorses group urging Hillary Clinton to seek presidency by KEN THOMAS/The Associated Press : The Missouri Democrat"s support of the Ready for Hillary PAC on Tuesday marked the first time a member of Congress has endorsed the group. |
Wild boars killed on Katy Trail in Rocheport by The Associated Press : An agent with the Department of Conservation said the animals were charging at people and tore up the yard of a business. |
WORLD BRIEFLY: U.S., Taliban to hold talks on Afghanistan war by The Associated Press : President Barack Obama said negotiations won"t be quick or easy. In other news, the House Intelligence Committee was told that surveillance programs allowed the U.S. to thwart a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. |
Medicare cost-saving changes coming for diabetics by LAURAN NEERGAARD/The Associated Press : Medicare is opening a national mail-order program that will drop the prices the government pays for those products, but patients will have to use designated suppliers. |
Missouri season to open for bullfrogs and green frogs by The Associated Press : The season ends Oct. 31, and Missourians with a hunting or fishing permit are allowed to capture frogs. |
Missouri Southern president leaves; reasons unclear by The Associated Press : President Bruce Speck had two years left on his contract, which was renewed last year. |
UM decision on domestic-partner benefits draws praise, further questions by Brendan Gibbons : MU faculty members shared how they will be affected by last week"s decision by the UM System Board of Curators to add "sponsored adult dependents" to the list of those eligible to receive some employee benefits. |
THE WEEK IN PHOTOS: Rodeo, senior games, triathlon draw people from across Missouri by Gwendolyn Girsdansky , Rachel English : Missourian photographers also captured pictures of flooding, the Missouri State Senior Games and a basketball camp. |
CoMo Girls Rock Camp plays Mojo's show after campers gain confidence through music by Marissa Weiher : CoMo Girls Rock is a camp for girls ages 11-18, with instrument lessons, workshop instruction and the opportunity to form bands. |
City Council delays vote to donate land to Columbia Housing Authority by Allison Wrabel : The Columbia City Council on Monday night tabled a vote to donate three city-owned properties to the Columbia Housing Authority, which plans to develop affordable homes on the land. |
Senior Games competitor finds familiar passion in sport shooting by Julia Sumpter : As a young man Elmer Hawse had a passion for hunting. As he grew up, his joy for the sport was lost. As an older man at age 75, his passion was once again found and Hawse began his relationship with sport shooting. |
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| WHAT OTHERS SAY: Missouri is drunk on tax credits. Who will take the bottle away? By St. Louis Post-Dispatch : In six years, tax credit spending has increased by $159 million. |
ROSE NOLEN: Family members share tales of history by Rose M. Nolen : Rose Nolen had a family of storytellers. Wherever news was being made in Missouri, chances were some family member was nearby. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: In government surveillance, the horns of dilemma by Lake Sun Leader, Camdenton : It has been a tenet of our republic from the beginning that the government should have as little intrusion into our lives as possible. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: It's time to stand up for rural Missouri by Sen. Claire McCaskill : This year"s bill required some Missouri-style compromise and commonsense — and while nobody got everything they wanted, it"s a bill that we can all be proud of, and that passed the Senate with a large bipartisan majority. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Farm bill fails to trim the fat for corporate interests by The Kansas City Star : Lawmakers love to wring hands over the deficit and budgets, except when it’s time for feeding farm supporters. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: Government dragnet threatens our rights to privacy, free speech by Timothy Karr : The intrusion into American lives for the sake of security shows that many elected officials "have lost touch with the privacy needs of the people they"re sworn to serve." |
DEAR READER: Let's solve problems together by Shaina Cavazos : Journalistic efforts coupled with a knowledgeable network of people who are deeply embedded in the places they live can work together to make sure change agents have what they need to solve problems. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Missouri Supreme Court rules children can get education they deserve by St. Louis Post-Dispatch : The law says unaccredited districts must pay for their students to get the education they deserve. It is likely that school districts worried about money will delay enforcement again. |
GEORGE KENNEDY: Eliot Battle, Roger Mitchell, Brady Deaton: Three men whose work speaks for itself by George Kennedy : It’s the ability to find joy in roles that most of us would find burdensome that makes these three men so memorable. |
GENE ROBERTSON: Humans were created for unity by GENE ROBERTSON : There is nothing as rich as the development and remembrance of a shared experience. On the other hand, there is nothing as frustrating as a lack of unity in an experience or endeavor requiring it. |
J. KARL MILLER: How the shadow of Big Brother looms over Washington by J. Karl Miller : The disclosure of data mining has aroused condemnation at both ends of the political spectrum. The far right and the far left alike have criticized this as an invasion of privacy. Either way, though, it"s time for the Obama administration to be more transparent. |
DAVID ROSMAN: Other issues are far more important than museums moving by David Rosman : The re-purposing of the former Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is the underlying and more important story, and beyond the university, there are more important stories this summer. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Missouri senators form partnership to prevent sexual abuse in the military by Springfield News-Leader : The news about sexual violence against both women and men in our nation’s military services is so egregious that political combatants have joined forces to fight the issue and end the abuse. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: Join cause to find space for needed services in Columbia by Anna Estevez and Virginia Bzdek : The Interfaith Day Center at 616 Park Ave. in the First Ward is a daytime drop-in and referral hub. |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Public needs to see UM Press budget numbers by SHARON HANSON : It would be worth reporting on budget allocations for the UM Press for the current year and the proposed fiscal year. |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A special prosecutor is needed to probe Obama administration by Frank Christian : Republicans and others are calling for a special prosecutor to investigate the allegations against the Obama administration. |
DEAR READER: Fueling the book addiction adds to editing resources by Maggie Walter : Four new book acquisitions provide inspiring reading for the summer. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Missouri provides a fundamental right to marry convicts by St. Louis Post-Dispatch : U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry in St. Louis threw out a provision of Missouri law requiring both applicants for a marriage license to sign the application “in the presence of the recorder of deeds or their deputy.” |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Let Nixon's veto be a call to rethink tax-cut bills by Jefferson City News Tribune : We agree with the governor that repeal of the tax exemption on prescription drugs is a flaw. We do not, however, consider the measure ill-conceived and fiscally irresponsible. |
DEAR READER: Museums may turn out to be the story of the summer by Tom Warhover : The controversy over the move of the Museum of Anthropology and the Museum of Art and Archeology may prove to be the “hits” of the summer. Or “page views,” in more acceptable Web analytic language. |
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Police looking for link between earlier assault, shooting incident Two men were arrested Sunday in connection with an assault that happened late Friday two blocks south of where a gunman later fired eight shots, scattering a crowd that had gathered at Tenth Street and Broadway. Police are investigating whether... |
Authorities search for Columbia man accused of kidnapping A Columbia man suspected of abducting a woman this weekend from the northwest Missouri town of Hamilton remains on the loose. |
City to add natural gas-powered vehicles At the urging of the Columbia City Council, the city will move forward with purchasing $2.2 million worth of compressed natural gas-powered buses, trash trucks and 1-ton work trucks for the city's Public Works and Water and Light departments. |
Now back in private hands, Taylor House is a home again Adam Plues now knows how important his new house is to the historic West Broadway neighborhood. While his family unpacked boxes and began the task of turning the house into their home over the past three weeks, his new neighbors... |
150 YEARS AGO: Eight slaves sold to settle debts of Boone County man COLUMBIA -- Eight slaves were sold to pay the debts of Nathaniel Wilson, bringing $1,493 and a lamentation that war had destroyed the value of human property. |
Police respond to house four times Columbia police responded four times late Monday night and early Tuesday morning to disturbances at one location in the 800 block of Wilkes Boulevard before arresting a man on suspicion of burglary, domestic assault and property damage. |
Stephens hires new VP for advancement A longtime University of Missouri employee has been named as Stephens College's new vice president for institutional advancement and initiatives. |
Man arrested after allegedly cutting ex A Columbia woman was cut on the hand and head Sunday when she was allegedly attacked by a former boyfriend outside her home. |
OUR TOWN With temperatures rising and days getting longer, many young people are taking part in that familiar staple of fun for children -- summer camps. |
PC Info Web meant change for PC journalism If you ever find yourself getting misty over floppy disks or missing the screech of a dial-up modem, you might be suffering from technology nostalgia. I know I do. But rather than long for old technology, I choose to celebrate... |
House to vote on bill limiting abortions WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans today will make their most concerted effort of the year to change federal abortion law with legislation that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks. |
Women getting chance to earn combat posts WASHINGTON (AP) -- Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines. |
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Three Columbia women qualify for world powerlifting championships The words "female powerlifting" conjure images of large women with hulking physiques that live to lift. Tom LaFontaine, a coach at the Optimus health center,... |
MU pitchers Zastryzny, Walsh ink pro contracts Missouri left-handed pitchers Rob Zastryzny and Jake Walsh agreed to contracts and will report to their respective clubs. |
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| Stockman David Stockman, President Ronald Reagan's chief economic adviser, reappeared recently with widespread advice that we should get ready for an imminent bust. |
Keystone For months we've been told construction of the Keystone XL pipeline is about to begin, but nothing happens. |
The role of government A recently released poll asked people whether federal government spending in a number of categories is too much, too little or about right. The results continue a trend that has persisted since 1973, when President Richard Nixon was in office.... |
List prices For the first time, charges by hospitals have become public. |
Drug laws On the last day of the recent legislative session, a bill in the Missouri House reforming marijuana enforcement got a committee hearing, a symbolic happening that held no promise for action but hinted at future progress. |
Welfare Missouri lawmakers approved a bill restricting welfare recipients from spending cash welfare benefits at liquor or adult entertainment stores or on items marketed exclusively for adults; otherwise the state risks losing 5 percent of federal funding for the Temporary Assistance... |
I, farmer I endeavor to grow and sell agricultural products. I suppose one would call me a farmer, though I must admit the label seems inappropriate. I do own a few acres of cropland, but if I or the world depended on... |
The basics Amid excited talk of latest high-tech creations, international economies have more to do with basic needs such as food and oil. |
Internet tax The idea of imposing a tax on purchases made over the Internet handily passed the U.S. Senate but faces tougher going in the House, where the tea party is more powerful. |
Syria As civil war rages in Syria, most Americans instinctively side with rebels seeking to overthrow the oppressive government of Bashar Assad, an ally of Iran and major backer of Hezbollah guerrilla attacks against Israel. |
Health care To pass the Affordable Care Act, also known as ACA and Obamacare, Democrats had to wangle every last vote from reluctant Republican members of Congress -- and even a few Democrats. The resulting compromises result in a law far from... |
Privacy Lots has been written lately about our loss of personal privacy in an age of unprecedented technological snooping. |
A glorious day Today is my birthday. I am 83 years old, increasingly able to contemplate the relative merits of seniority. |
Guns in school At its meeting Monday, the Columbia Board of Education is scheduled to decide whether to arm its two security officers. |
Teacher evaluation Missouri lawmakers are in the habit of imposing rules by constitutional amendment that should be handled in legislation. |
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| Developer eyes Stockyards Building Fritz Ambrozi won't give up on his dream to save the Stockyards Exchange building. Tuesday, he invited 14 community leaders to a business luncheon to discuss the project. |
Pony Express riders saddle up Much as they did more than 150 years ago, Pony Express riders struck out of St. Joseph on Monday morning with letters bound for California. |
Cameron backs outgoing police chief CAMERON, Mo. — A longtime police chief may be on the way out, but not before his community made a final plea to keep him on the beat. |
A rightful clinging to history Know first that Johnny Fry died in the service of preserving our nation. But, people of St. Joseph, that's not what you know first. |
Chiefs announce training camp schedule Die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fans will have to plan a much earlier commute to St. Joseph this summer. |
Local woman overwhelmed by support Rhonda Tillman's diagnosis taught her the meaning of overwhelming. |
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'Dad and me' photo contest In honor of Father's Day on Sunday, we're seeking photos for our "Dad and Me" contest. Submit your photo, with basic caption information, and you could win a $25 gift card to Smooth Endings. Submissions will be accepted through June 19, with voting from June 20 to 27. |
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| Promote transit options New! One day a year is not enough. |
Strategy, money linked Executives at growing businesses do it. Many not-for-profit leaders have mastered it. Now comes our region's designated chief cheerleader. |
Do more to protect tanners Skin cancer isn't a beauty mark. It's a dangerous disease that can be linked to certain lifestyle choices. |
Arts society plays needed role The music, theater and art departments at Missouri Western State University soon will gain a new identity as the School of Fine Arts - an achievement owed to the talents and hard work of many. |
Science center in our future Savor this for a moment: St. Joseph is on the verge of providing school students and adult learners with something exceptional. |
Outlook for region brightens OK, so maybe it's not all blue sky. But anyone who has been following business news lately - or anyone who has a 401k - knows the economy is looking up. |
On bridges, smoking, jail death The last three days in our region have brought an outpouring of news stories. We offer comments on three of these: |
Respect for watershed vital to region's future Turn on the tap and there it is - all the water you can drink. |
Spend wisely on safety Patrons of the St. Joseph School District expect district officials to take a keen interest in student safety and to spend wisely to advance this aim. |
Jobs must remain our focus Into a stream of recent good news - the stock market is setting records, home prices are rebounding, the overall jobless rate is declining - falls this boulder: |
Resilient Big Lake on the mend Big Lake is coming back. |
Young brains thrive here Libraries are filled with shelves of books, right? Or if they're terribly modern, at least they sport audio books, DVDs and computers. |
Obama's task: 'Clean this up' The American public in recent weeks has been subjected to one disturbing disclosure after another. |
Fines put spotlight on safety We presume if you ask the police, they will tell you motorists have been running red lights for years, and it's only now with the use of red-light cameras they are able to efficiently catch them. |
Benefit boosts arts, preservation A new event debuting Saturday promises the best of St. Joseph brought together in one unique venue. |
Look behind the numbers Take out the big college towns, and St. Joseph has the lowest unemployment rate among all metropolitan areas in Missouri and Kansas. |
Museums put fun on agenda Even better than a "night at the museum" would be a whole week. |
River traffic hints at potential Two years after a devastating flood, it's heartening to see life on the Missouri River. Commercial and recreational enterprises are bringing welcome traffic. |
Outdoors plan adds character to campus Back in 1969, when Missouri Western State College opened its new campus off Mitchell Avenue, grounds crews planted saplings along sidewalks and street entryways. |
College savings simplified Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel is passionate about something with which too few people in Northwest Missouri have experience. |
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| Gov. Nixon declares state of emergency in Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon today declared a state of emergency in Missouri in response to severe winter weather that began early this morning, bringing hazardous travel and the possibility of power outages. February 21, 2013 1 Photo |
Publicist: Andy Williams dies According to a publicist, Emmy-winning TV host and 'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams has died. September 26, 2012 |
Lions climb into share of MIAA men's basketball lead Without taking the floor, Missouri Southern has climbed into a first-place tie in the MIAA men’s basketball race. February 22, 2012 |
2.6 magnitude earthquake recorded in Oklahoma The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded a 2.6 magnitude earthquake near Wellston in central Oklahoma. No injuries or damage is reported. January 19, 2011 |
Audit: $108,000 taken from Missouri Veterans Commission JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -A former employee of the state auditor's office embezzled nearly $108,000 while working as an accountant for the Missouri Veterans Commission, the state auditor alleged Monday. Stacy Griffin-Lowery was fired by the Veterans Commission in March 2008 and pleaded guilty three months later to a misdemeanor theft charge. She repaid the state $17,665, the auditor's office said. But Missouri Auditor Susan Montee on Monday accused Griffin-Lowery of swiping an additional $90,192 by getting reimbursed for cash advances and purchases made on her personal credit card. April 12, 2010 |
Race in Kansas' 2nd District could heat up for GOP incumbent TOPEKA, Kan. -A conservative Kansas legislator said Monday he will announce in a few weeks whether he will challenge freshman U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins in the Republican primary. State Sen. Dennis Pyle's actions in recent months suggest the Hiawatha farmer, who's served in the Legislature since 2001, is running against Jenkins in the Aug. 2 primary. He set up a campaign organization in November and has a Web site featuring a brief video of him on his farm, asking viewers for support. April 12, 2010 |
Oklahoma tea party leaders, lawmakers envision militia OKLAHOMA CITY -Frustrated by recent political setbacks, tea party leaders and some conservative members of the Oklahoma Legislature say they would like to create a new volunteer militia to help defend against what they believe are improper federal infringements on state sovereignty. Tea party movement leaders say they've discussed the idea with several supportive lawmakers and hope to get legislation next year to recognize a new volunteer force April 12, 2010 |
Missouri: Senate panel cuts $500 million from proposed budget JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -A Senate committee declared Thursday that it has sliced more than $500 million from Missouri's proposed budget for next year -meeting a target set by Gov. Jay Nixon to bring it in balance. April 8, 2010 |
Kansas: Wichita-area casino in doubt after governor's decision TOPEKA, Kan. -A proposed casino south of Wichita was in doubt Thursday after Gov. Mark Parkinson refused to grant its developers a regulatory reprieve. Partners in the $225 million Chisholm Creek project wanted to delay a state board's decision on their plans. April 8, 2010 |
Oklahoma: Groups oppose education spending initiative OKLAHOMA CITY -A coalition of business and labor groups said Thursday it will work to defeat a ballot initiative to dramatically increase spending on public education that coalition members said would devastate the budgets of many other state services and possibly force tax increases. April 8, 2010 |
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| Jasper County to start enforcing newly adopted nuisance ordinance Jasper County has received 15 complaints based on a new nuisance ordinance adopted earlier this spring, members of the County Commission said Tuesday. John Bartosh, presiding commissioner, said he and the other commissioners reviewed the complaints during a meeting last week with workers at the Jasper County Health Department. June 18, 2013 |
Neosho School Board votes to boost custodians' salaries Action taken Monday night by the Neosho Board of Education on salaries was designed partly to retain custodians. The measure approved by the board gives custodians, with a starting salary of $8.77 an hour, a 10 percent raise. June 18, 2013 |
Mike Pound: Carthage holding parties for a good cause When my wife told me that we were going to host a party, I had only one question: Why? My wife might be the party-hosting sort of person, but I am not. She said this party was for a good cause. She also told me that our friends Lana and Bill, Lee Ann and Rob, and Amy and Jimmy were going to help host it. June 18, 2013 |
Proposal would reduce 20th Street to two lanes A design proposal that would convert much of 20th Street into two lanes instead of four from Main Street to Campbell Parkway to make room for streetscape and green features did not draw much public support on Tuesday. June 18, 2013 |
Local runners show support for Boston in cross-country relay After completing the Boston Marathon on April 15, Ashleigh Beyersdorfer made her way through the throngs of runners to retrieve the bag she had checked in and was on her way to meet up with her family when she heard the explosions. June 18, 2013 2 Photos |
MSSU board to complete terms of president's departure The Board of Governors of Missouri Southern State University will meet Wednesday to complete the terms of the agreement that terminated President Bruce Speck’s contract, board Chairwoman Sherry Buchanan said. June 18, 2013 |
State's key witness testifies in murder trial The fate of Dustin Boggs may ultimately depend on the credibility of Arturo Council. If jurors believe Council, then Boggs, 25, could be convicted of first-degree murder in the 2012 stabbing and shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Danyel Borden, 21, at his trial this week in Ottawa County District Court. June 18, 2013 |
Swimmers attempt to set world record Even before the instructor had finished giving his direction to the class of young swimmers, 4-year-old Alexa DeBerry had dunked herself underwater and had come up giggling. June 18, 2013 1 Photo |
Missouri moves to lift ban on foreign farm owners Weeks before a Chinese conglomerate agreed to buy Smithfield Foods Inc. in the largest such takeover of a U.S. business, Missouri lawmakers quietly approved legislation removing a ban on foreign ownership of agricultural land. June 18, 2013 |
Neosho Board of Education approves 10 percent raise in effort to keep custodians School custodians are receiving the biggest percentage raise among salaries approved Monday by the Neosho Board of Education. June 18, 2013 |
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| Our View: Connecting the town Well before the 2011 tornado, Joplin had a problem with “connectivity.” That’s right. The flow of traffic — whether it be cars, pedestrians or bicyclists — has been a sore spot with us for years. June 18, 2013 1 Photo |
Other Views: Debt of honor In Afghanistan, the Taliban have promised to kill Afghans who worked for the Americans and their families. In Iraq, similar threats were made by radical Islamic insurgents. June 17, 2013 1 Photo |
Your View: Bold leadership needed Dear City Council Members, Let me first thank you for your service to our community. June 17, 2013 |
Carol Stark: Dad took us on â€travels' that lasted a lifetime This isn’t the column I had planned on writing, but it’s the one that keeps running through my mind. And so does this question: How do I cope on my first Father’s Day without my dad? June 15, 2013 |
Herb Van Fleet, guest columnist: Big Brother is always watching and listening Sen. Church made that statement 38 years ago. He chaired a committee that was formed to develop legislation to rein in the CIA, FBI, NSA and other intelligence agencies, which had been operating outside the bounds of the law, including the Constitution. June 17, 2013 |
Geoff Caldwell, guest columnist: Jury still out on whistle-blower's actions Whether you see Edward Snowden as a hero, a traitor or something in between, there is no denying that the admitted “leaker” has opened up an industrial-size can of National Security Agency worms. June 17, 2013 |
Trish Patton, guest columnist: Downtown group needs stakeholders' support On Tuesday the Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) tabled the Community Improvement District (CID) initiative. June 17, 2013 |
Our View: Earning a new badge The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland made a good decision Friday when it voted to give the community until November to develop a long-term plan to keep Camp Mintahama open. June 17, 2013 1 Photo |
Other Views: Stop farm bill gridlock With a hopeful sound of gridlock cracking, U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Wednesday that he will vote for the House farm bill even though he has “concerns.” He reasons that “doing nothing means we get no changes in the nutrition programs.” June 14, 2013 1 Photo |
Marta Mossburg, columnist: Liberalism worldview doesn't make sense The high priests of liberalism must be tossing and turning in their organic cotton bedding and downing more small-batch artisan whisky each night trying to cope with the abject failure of their cause June 14, 2013 1 Photo |
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| Judge dismisses petition seeking custody of child - A Missouri judge used a technicality Tuesday to dismiss a former soldier's petition seeking custody and child support payments from a teenager he impregnated when she was 14 years old. |
US safety agency investigating Suzuki small SUVs - U.S. safety regulators said Tuesday that they are investigating problems with air-bag sensors in the seats of some small Suzuki SUVs. |
Suit: McDonald's wages put on costly debit card - A Pennsylvania woman has filed suit to avoid fees she may be charged to get her McDonald's wages from a debit card. |
Icahn changes tack, seeks $16B Dell stock buyback - Activist investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday proposed a $16 billion share buyback in his latest effort to thwart Dell Inc. founder Michael Dell's effort to take the struggling computer maker private. |
Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire - After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. |
Japan's trade deficit climbs to $10.5B in May - Japan's trade deficit rose nearly 10 percent in May to 993.9 billion yen (nearly $10.5 billion) as rising costs for imports due to the cheaper yen matched a rebound in exports, the Ministry of Finance reported Wednesday. |
Daytona frontstretch getting $400M makeover - Daytona International Speedway is getting another facelift, this one considerably bigger than the last. Three years after a complete repaving project, the famed track is overhauling the frontstretch to enhance the "fan experience." |
House passes farreaching anti-abortion bill - The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats condemned as yet another example of the GOP war on women. |
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled by security measures - The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on intelligence - a set-piece for supporters of the spying. |
CBO: 8 million to gain legal status in Senate bill - About 8 million immigrants living unlawfully in the United States would gain legal status under sweeping legislation moving toward a vote in the Senate, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, adding the bill would push federal deficits lower in each of the next two decades. |
Hoffa mystery still fascinates after 4 decades - The latest possible resting place of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the normal calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter and the bustle of reporters and onlookers. |
FBI digging at former home of famed NY mobster - FBI agents with jackhammers and shovels were digging Tuesday under a New York City house once occupied by a famed gangster who inspired Robert De Niro's character in the movie "Goodfellas." |
Report: Too many teachers, too little quality Some 239,000 teachers are trained each year and 98,000 are hired - The nation's teacher-training programs do not adequately prepare would-be educators for the classroom, even as they produce almost triple the number of graduates needed, according to a survey of more than 1,000 programs released Tuesday. |
Facebook expected to make announcement (VIDEO ONLY) - Facebook expected to make announcement about Instagram. |
Starbucks to post calorie counts (VIDEO ONLY) - Is there anything that'll make you think twice about ordering that venti caramel frap with whip cream? |
General cites hurdles for women in combat (VIDEO) - WASHINGTON (AP) - Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's special operations units. |
Music Review: Hezekiah Walker hits mark with new album Hezekiah Walker, "Azusa: The Next Generation" (RCA/Verity Records) - It seems like a celebration of faithful endurance on Hezekiah Walker's 14th album, "Azusa: The Next Generation." |
Wild boars killed on central Missouri trail - A pair of wild boars that were menacing hikers on the Katy Trail in central Missouri have been shot and killed. |
McCaskill endorses Ready for Hillary group - Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she is supporting a super political action committee encouraging Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2016. |
Mo. moves to lift ban on foreign farm ownership - A last-minute move by Missouri lawmakers could make it easier for a Chinese conglomerate to buy one of the biggest pork producers in the U.S. |
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| Judge dismisses petition seeking custody of child - A Missouri judge used a technicality Tuesday to dismiss a former soldier's petition seeking custody and child support payments from a teenager he impregnated when she was 14 years old. |
Wild boars killed on central Missouri trail - A pair of wild boars that were menacing hikers on the Katy Trail in central Missouri have been shot and killed. |
McCaskill endorses Ready for Hillary group - Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill says she is supporting a super political action committee encouraging Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for president in 2016. |
Mo. moves to lift ban on foreign farm ownership - A last-minute move by Missouri lawmakers could make it easier for a Chinese conglomerate to buy one of the biggest pork producers in the U.S. |
Mo. season to open for bullfrogs and green frogs - Missouri's frogging season is about to begin. |
Some question choice of tree for Arch grounds - The ash trees on the grounds of the Gateway Arch are expected to die off soon, and they're being removed. |
State fair concert tickets on sale - Tickets to the remaining four Missouri State Fair Pepsi Grandstand concerts are on sale now and can be ordered at Ticketmaster.com or at 1-800-796-6776. |
Boeing will expand its complex in St. Louis - Although the trip doesn't end until this coming weekend, Gov. Jay Nixon said Monday that Missouri's trade mission to Europe already has been "busy and productive." |
Lawmaker: Remove radioactive waste from landfill - A suburban St. Louis lawmaker on Monday called for the removal of nuclear waste from a landfill near Lambert Airport, citing concerns about an underground fire nearby. |
Leadership competition takes shape in Mo. House - A leadership competition is brewing within the Republican caucus that has controlled the Missouri House for the past decade. |
Nixon, Mo., companies head to Paris Air Show The companies accompanying Nixon are in the aviation business and looking for new customers overseas. - Gov. Jay Nixon is leading a Missouri delegation to the Paris Air Show. |
Facebook appeal prompts return of prized gun - An eastern Missouri man has his prized gun back thanks to an apparent change of heart by the thief, following an emotional appeal on Facebook. |
First bill by Mo. Rep. Smith seeks balanced budget - New southeast Missouri congressman Jason Smith has proposed a balanced budget amendment as his first piece of legislation in Washington. |
UM system approves domestic partner benefits - University of Missouri workers throughout the four-campus system will soon be able to receive domestic partner benefits. |
Lending a hand - Short on cash and needing to pay a bill? |
Bill Stone: Experimenting to save state money - As a 29-year employee of the Missouri Department of Transportation, Bill Stone helps identify and coordinate the department's research activities. Stone's team, in the past, has studied the way that guard cables catch cars and keep them on the road. |
Messages seek to sway Nixon on Missouri abortion bill - Numerous messages are urging Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to sign legislation that would require doctors be in the room for the initial dose of a drug used in medical abortions. |
Bass Pro plots expansion with 21 new stores - When it comes time to find new locations for Bass Pro Shops, the Springfield-based company considers the number of hunting and fishing licenses sold near potential stores and the proximity to areas conducive to those activities. It looks into how many boats have been registered nearby. Then it combs its own catalog and website data to determine sales made to the area. |
MU Health to reduce staff - University of Missouri Health Care will lay off or cut the hours and pay for 35 employees and eliminate 90 unfilled jobs in the coming year. |
2 dead in southeast Mo. - Authorities in southeast Missouri say they're investigating a double shooting that appears to be a murder-suicide. |
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| Authorities search for wanted man in Morgan County - A man wanted in a sexual assault case in Boone County may be in the Lake of the Ozarks area. |
Area lawmaker eyes speaker's chair California's Caleb Jones says legislators 'hungry for change' - A leadership competition is brewing in the state House after a Republican lawmaker from central Missouri said Monday he is running for speaker - a post that also is being sought by the chamber's current majority leader. |
JC school board weighs small levy hike Pioneer Trail debt targeted by increase - After four years of voluntarily rolling back the Jefferson City Public School's debt service levy - saving taxpayers about $2.2 million - the Board of Education is considering raising it again. |
Brew plan OK'd for 4th Council approves beer concession on city lot for Salute - The Jefferson City Council approved a resolution Monday to allow beer concession on a city parking lot in association with Salute to America. |
Linn State hosts computer technology career day - Linn State Technical College will host the 2013 Computer Professions on Demand from June 23-26 on the main campus. |
Speed dating with organic twist 'Weed Dating' hopes to unite singles with earthy interests on June 30 - An organic farm near Auxvasse will soon play host to what might be Callaway County's most unique group date. |
Accused burglar held in jail - A Jefferson City man is in the Cole County Jail on $15,000 bond after being caught following a burglary at an apartment in Cole County. |
Four retire at Eugene schools - Mark Blythe, Debbie Luebbering, Dianne Passmore and Doris Schulte were honored recently at a retirement celebration at the Cole R-5 School in Eugene. |
Everts sentenced for stealing at Hy-Vee - A Henley man has been sentenced to 30 days shock detention in the Cole County Jail in connection with a May 2011 stealing case at Hy-Vee on West Truman Boulevard in which two store employees were injured. |
JCFD snags boater stranded on river - A Jefferson City man was rescued by Jefferson City Fire Department personnel after running out of fuel while boating on the Missouri River Sunday morning. |
Bicycle racers to travel across Missouri - Bicyclists taking part in a cross-country race will be zooming across Missouri this week, and transportation officials hope motorists along the route will be extra cautious. |
Rome settling in as LU president - Kevin Rome has been Lincoln University's newest president for just over two weeks. |
'This is the AIDS of the horse world. There is no known cure.' - A breakout of 12 cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Nebraska has caused concern of Missouri owners of horses, mules and donkeys. |
LU operating budget OK'd - Lincoln University Curators last week approved a $34,004,340 operating budget for the business year that begins July 1 - just two weeks from Monday. |
Slow but positive start to NB Farmer's Market - A cold, rainy spring has meant a slow start for produce growers across Callaway County, but while the New Bloomfield Farmers Market hasn't been immune, it's still had plenty to offer. |
Guns, Hoses and Back Boards - On June 29, some of Callaway County's first responders aim to take a break for an evening and put on a show. |
'Ability to get the job done' - Many veterans can identify a single reason for joining the military, but for state Rep. Dennis Fowler, R-Advance, a combination of several factors converged to influence his decision to become a member of the Navy. |
Open house with a higher purpose - The Redeem Project is hosting an open house from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church, 1436 Hough St. |
Family farm with meaning - Rocking his newborn daughter on the front porch of his Rock House Road home, Greg Holtgrewe watched his boys riding bikes and pedal tractors. |
Farmers market to debut Saturday in Holts Summit - The first farmers market in Holts Summit will debut at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hibernia Park, next to the Holts Summit City Hall on South Summit Drive. |
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| Your Opinion: GOP targets IRS, ignores other issues - Recently we were treated to another "I'm working hard for you" letter from Congressman Luetkemeyer, its subject - the current problems with organizations obtaining tax free status. |
Your Opinion: Expect issue to return - Although I am pleased and thankful that the Legislature didn' t pass Ameren' s or Missouri American Water's surcharge, I feel compelled to keep this subject in the forefront. |
Your Opinion: Utility response praised - I offer a hearty thank you to the men and women who keep our electricity flowing. |
Your Opinion: Assault on Christianity - I'm writing to submit a follow-up on Mikey Weinstein as to his apparent unstoppable influence on Pentagon policy to eliminate any and all Christian influence on military personnel. |
Your Opinion: Governor commended for veto, Medicaid support - We applaud the president for his June 3 conference on mental health. Closer to home, Gov. Jay Nixon deserves applause as well. His recently approved budget initiatives will expand education and supports for affected families and will serve to create a better informed police force and public. |
Your Opinion: Veto praised; separate tax proposal supported - As co-chairs of the Economic Justice Task Force of the Missouri Association for Social Welfare (MASW), we say a warm thank you to Gov. Nixon for his veto of the massive and dangerous tax cuts contained in House Bill (HB) 253. |
Your Opinion: Due diligence prompts developer to withdraw - Congratulations to the experts at Drury Hotels for doing their due diligence. |
Our Opinion: Subsidy talk signals city must proceed with caution News Tribune editorial - An ongoing operating subsidy has become the proverbial "fly in the ointment" for Jefferson City's plans to attract a conference center. |
Get Congress out of setting student loan interest rates - Over the last few weeks, we've all probably known a family member, friend or neighbor that has watched a child graduate from high school or college. While it is an exciting time for parents and graduates, it also comes with a whole host of new concerns, the chief among them is affording the next step in a young person's life. |
Our Opinion: Let veto sound call to reconstruct tax cut News Tribune editorial - Some veto messages are more loud and clear than others. Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon was particularly vehement in his objections to an income tax cut orchestrated and approved by the Republican-led Legislature. |
Your Opinion: Raising a solution to Social Security - The wise words of Jim LePage in these pages finally brought me clarity on the Social Security conundrum. |
Your Opinion: Facing danger at state hospital - There is a place where upstanding citizens are injured every day; they are attacked, maimed and left with at time permanent injuries. |
Your Opinion: Applying metrics to a progressive state - Anyone following my submissions addressing the impact of the conservative policy consequences exemplified by the conservative exemplar, Mississippi, would expect me to verify my assertion by examining a progressive/liberal state on the same metrics. |
Our Opinion: Relay for Life symbolizes journey for cancer patients - The annual Cole County Relay for Life has become more than a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. |
Your Opinion: Abolish income tax; enact Fair Tax - Did you know Congress enacted the nations' first income tax laws in 1862 in order to pay for the Civil War. |
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| No injuries in Cape house fire (06/18/13) 2 The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded Tuesday to a house fire at 1022 Perry Avenue, near the corner of Perry and... |
Commissioners Tracy and Koeper to speak at Pachyderms meeting (06/18/13) The SEMO Pachyderms Club will feature Cape Girardeau County Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy and Associate... |
Fruitland incorporation petition officially withdrawn (06/18/13) A group of Fruitland residents officially withdrew an incorporation petition for their community with a letter... |
Rain cancels classes, causes problems on roadways (06/18/13) Classes are canceled today in three buildings on the Southeast Missouri State University campus because of electrical... |
Cape Girardeau trash rate to increase (06/18/13) 8 The Cape Girardeau City Council remained divided at its regular meeting Monday night, approving an 85-cent trash rate... |
Police release photo of Amerimart robbery suspect (06/18/13) Police have released a photo of the suspect in a Sunday evening robbery at a Cape Girardeau gas station. Police are looking for a man who entered Amerimart, 1320 W. Cape Rock Drive, about 6:30 p.m., threatened an employee, demanded money and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, said Darin Hickey, public information officer for the Cape Girardeau Police Department... |
Deputies investigate 'satanic' graffiti in Altenburg (06/17/13) ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Perry County deputies are looking for the vandal who spray-painted 'satanic' messages on the back of a concession stand and a sidewalk in Altenburg. A member of the Altenburg Athletic Association called a deputy who lives in the area the morning of June 7 to report the vandalism, Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf said... |
Police await forensic test results in Perry County fatal shooting (06/17/13) PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Authorities are interviewing witnesses and awaiting results of forensic tests to determine whether a shooting that claimed the lives of a Perryville couple was a murder-suicide or a double suicide. The bodies of Shawn J. Galeski, 36, and his girlfriend, Jamie L. Cole, 29, both of Perryville, were found about 2:15 p.m. Friday in a locked upstairs room at Galeski's residence on Route E, Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf reported Saturday... |
No injuries reported in Sunday evening shooting (06/17/13) No injuries were reported Sunday evening in the wake of a shooting that left two bullet holes in a residence in the 400 block of South Benton Street. Sgt. Rick Schmidt of the Cape Girardeau Police Department said officers received several calls, beginning at 6:07 p.m., about shots being fired at Bloomfield and Hanover streets... |
Police seek suspect in Amerimart robbery (06/17/13) Police are looking for the man who robbed a Cape Girardeau gas station Sunday evening. About 6:35 p.m., officers received a call about a robbery in progress at Amerimart, 1320 W. Cape Rock Drive, said Sgt. Rick Schmidt of the Cape Girardeau Police Department... |
Tax levy would pay for school building (06/17/13) Editor's note: The following story has been edited to correct the student enrollment. ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Supporters of a tax levy expected to raise $1.9 million for a new school building in Altenburg are hopeful the measure will pass when it goes before voters in August... |
Jackson School Board passes budget, salary schedule (06/12/13) The Jackson School Board approved the 2013-2014 budget and certified salary schedule Tuesday night. The budget includes $43.5 million in overall anticipated revenue, with estimated expenses of $59.6 million. The latter figure includes funds for the new elementary school building on North Lacey Street, paid through bonds... |
Students in Poplar Bluff receive Apple computers (06/11/13) POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Poplar Bluff schools received more than 1,100 Apple laptop computers last week as they move forward with a digital conversion that begins in August with seventh- and eighth-grade classes. A website also is available to provide parents and residents with information on the process, which will move to the high school by the 2013-2014 school year... |
Cape school board approves 2013-2014 salary schedules (06/09/13) The Cape Girardeau School Board on Thursday approved a new salary schedule for the upcoming school year in an ongoing effort to bring teacher pay in line with other districts. The district has been transitioning between two salary schedules since 2009. Frozen steps and large gaps between the highest and lowest salaries were unfavorable aspects of the old schedule... |
Sikeston educators embracing iPad use (06/03/13) SIKESTON, Mo. -- Instructors at the Sikeston Career and Technology Center have begun brainstorming, researching and implementing the student use of iPads in their classrooms for the 2013-2014 school year. "Students today are all so techie," said Brent Taylor, construction technology instructor at the center. "They tweet. They're on Facebook. That's their language. If we get this to a point that gets across to them, it will level every playing field."... |
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| Boeing opening info tech center in St. Louis-area (06/18/13) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said Monday that Boeing Co. plans to open an information technology center in the St. Louis area that is expected to create at least 400 jobs. Nixon made the announcement during a conference call from France, where he was visiting as part of a weeklong European trip to promote Missouri's business interests... |
Man abandoned in 1972 in Kansas seeks answers (06/18/13) KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Everyone calls him Bill Atkinson. Before that, he was Stephen Michael Doe. And before that, well, that's the mystery. He was found, abandoned, in a phone booth, less than a day old and covered in nothing but a blanket. The puzzle of his origins remains unsolved a generation later... |
Some question choice of tree for Arch grounds (06/18/13) ST. LOUIS -- The ash trees on the grounds of the Gateway Arch are expected to die soon, and they're being removed. But the sapling picked as their replacement has its own problems. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the London plane tree also is threatened... |
New Mississippi River bridge at St. Louis on target for early 2014 (06/18/13) ST. LOUIS -- The new Mississippi River bridge at St. Louis is on target to begin carrying traffic early next year. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the last piece of the Interstate 70 crossing will be set in place around the middle of next month. High water on the river will require workers to build the final 40-foot section in place, rather than building it on a barge... |
Controversy over efforts to solve bee deaths (06/17/13) ST. LOUIS -- One of every three bites of food we consume depends on pollination by honeybees, but these overlooked contributors to our food system are continuing to die in stubbornly perplexing ways. Beekeeping groups have held exhaustive conferences. ... |
Bill lets banks compete with payday lenders (06/17/13) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Short on cash and needing to pay a bill? Missouri residents soon could turn to their hometown banks for a quick cash advance under legislation that could allow traditional financial institutions to compete with the payday lenders that proliferate across the state... |
St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare plans to lay off 160 employees (06/17/13) ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare has announced plans to lay off 160 employees at its hospitals. BJC spokeswoman June Fowler told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch this was the first time in the not-for-profit organization's 20-year history that the St. Louis-based health system has resorted to layoffs. BJC HealthCare operates 13 hospitals in Missouri and Illinois... |
Tornadoes in St. Louis area spawn 6,300 insurance claims (06/17/13) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Major insurance companies already have received more than 6,300 claims from people whose property was damaged during recent tornadoes in the St. Louis area. The state insurance department said Friday it has received data about the May 31 tornadoes from insurance companies that make up about three-quarters of the state's homeowners insurance market. They reported that 6,321 claims have been filed so far... |
Gov. Nixon, Mo. companies head to Paris Air Show (06/17/13) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon is leading a Missouri delegation to the Paris Air Show. The delegation left Friday, and will travel from Paris to the United Kingdom, then Belgium and return to Missouri on Saturday. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that 14 Missouri companies and institutions are represented in the Missouri delegation to show, which is a massive aerospace trade exhibition... |
KC police targeting motorcycle riders (06/17/13) KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City police say they are trying to crack down on dangerous motorcyclists who pull stunts while flying down busy streets in the area. A group of about 40 bikers blocked traffic on Interstate 70 recently while videotaping themselves doing stunts as motorists tried to avoid them. The bikers call it "killing the streets."... |
St. Louis gunman who killed three was Somali immigrant (06/16/13) ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis businessman who killed three employees before turning the gun on himself was a Somali immigrant, described by friends as an intelligent man who was quick to reach out to other new-arriving Somalis, but who had lingering anger years after the divorce from his first wife... |
SEMA director returns to county post (06/16/13) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The director of the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency is returning to his position leading the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management after only a few months in the state position. Ryan Nicholls left the Greene County position in March to take the job in Jefferson City leading the state's office of emergency management. The Springfield News-Leader reported he returns to the Greene County job this month... |
Loose dogs causing problems in St. Louis County (06/16/13) CLAYTON, Mo. -- Some residents in parts of north St. Louis County are raising concerns about the growing number of dogs running loose. The problem prompted a town hall meeting Thursday. KMOX Radio reported that several people said the problem is so bad they're afraid to go out for a morning jog or walk... |
Messages seek to sway Nixon on abortion bill (06/16/13) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Numerous messages are urging Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to sign legislation that would require doctors be in the room for the initial dose of a drug used in medical abortions. Supporters contend the requirement is necessary to protect women's health and safety and to ensure abortions cannot begin to be performed by "telemedicine." Opponents say the current process is safe, and the legislation seems to be more of an attempt to restrict the availability of abortion services.. ... |
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| No injuries in Cape house fire (06/18/13) 2 The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded Tuesday to a house fire at 1022 Perry Avenue, near the corner of Perry and New Madrid Street, at 1:11 p.m. Fire chief Rick Ennis said the house was occupied, but everyone escaped the house without injury before the arrival of firefighters. The fire was controlled in about 10 minutes, he said... |
Commissioners Tracy and Koeper to speak at Pachyderms meeting (06/18/13) The SEMO Pachyderms Club will feature Cape Girardeau County Presiding Commissioner Clint Tracy and Associate Commissioner Paul Koeper at 7 p.m. Thursday at Dexter Bar-B-Que, 236 S. Broadview St. in Cape Girardeau. Commissioners Tracy and Koeper will discuss various issues facing the county. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Lori Trump at 576-4554... |
Fruitland incorporation petition officially withdrawn (06/18/13) A group of Fruitland residents officially withdrew an incorporation petition for their community with a letter presented Monday to the Cape Girardeau County Commission. Commissioners agreed in April to give the group Friends of Fruitland more time to decide on the withdrawal after an attorney hired by commissioners said the petition did not meet requirements set forth in state law for incorporation of towns and cities... |
Rain cancels classes, causes problems on roadways (06/18/13) Classes are canceled today in three buildings on the Southeast Missouri State University campus because of electrical and HVAC outages, according to a news release. Classes scheduled in Crisp Hall, the Art Building and Carnahan Hall will not be held today... |
Cape Girardeau trash rate to increase (06/18/13) 8 The Cape Girardeau City Council remained divided at its regular meeting Monday night, approving an 85-cent trash rate increase and failing to agree upon the future of a restaurant tax. At its previous meeting, the council failed to vote through the trash rate measure after some members expressed concern at not being made aware of the increase early enough to evaluate the situation. ... |
Girl Scouts' local campsites saved for now (06/18/13) 1 After months of writing letters and emails or concern, local Girl Scouts have been given an opportunity to save area campsites. Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland's board of directors reviewed 10 properties and formed a committee to suggest which properties should be renovated and which should be divested. Six camps, including Camp Latonka near Wappapello Lake in Wayne County and Sacajawea East near Cape Girardeau, were placed on the list of properties for divestment... |
Competition for speaker position takes shape in Missouri House (06/18/13) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A leadership competition is brewing in the state House after a Republican lawmaker from central Missouri on Monday said he is running for speaker -- a post also being sought by the chamber's majority leader. The intra-Republican contest is significant because the victor is likely to become House speaker in January 2015. ... |
Organizations plan website to promote area communities (06/18/13) Cape Girardeau's economic development organization, Magnet, on Monday celebrated 20 years of service, where area business and civic leaders heard about an initiative undertaken in an effort to better promote the entire region to new or relocating businesses... |
Police release photo of Amerimart robbery suspect (06/18/13) 1 Police have released a photo of the suspect in a Sunday evening robbery at a Cape Girardeau gas station. Police are looking for a man who entered Amerimart, 1320 W. Cape Rock Drive, about 6:30 p.m., threatened an employee, demanded money and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, said Darin Hickey, public information officer for the Cape Girardeau Police Department... |
Monday morning joy ride (06/18/13) LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com ABOVE: Albert Ray walks behind 18-month-old Aalayah Ray as she tries to catch up with Bobby Criddle, 4, and his John Deere tractor on Second Street near the Red Star Access on Monday morning in Cape Girardeau. ... |
Deputies investigate 'satanic' graffiti in Altenburg (06/17/13) 6 ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Perry County deputies are looking for the vandal who spray-painted 'satanic' messages on the back of a concession stand and a sidewalk in Altenburg. A member of the Altenburg Athletic Association called a deputy who lives in the area the morning of June 7 to report the vandalism, Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf said... |
Tax levy would pay for school building (06/17/13) Editor's note: The following story has been edited to correct the student enrollment. ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Supporters of a tax levy expected to raise $1.9 million for a new school building in Altenburg are hopeful the measure will pass when it goes before voters in August... |
Pastures, hay fields recovering after drought (06/17/13) With more than enough rain this year, Southeast Missouri beef producers hope what last year's drought did to hay production is but a memory. The lack of hay and alfalfa for feed hit area beef producers hard. Eighteen Missouri counties, including Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, Perry and Scott, were declared disaster areas July 12 of last year by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with the remainder of Missouri's 114 counties receiving the designation July 17... |
Lemonade stand raises money for cancer patient's family (06/17/13) 4 A glass of lemonade can go a long way. While some children dream of setting up a corner stand to raise money for candy or toys, one local girl chose to give away her proceeds to help another child. For Brittni Wysocki and her 8-month-old son Braxtyn, the help could not have come soon enough. ... |
Police await forensic test results in Perry County fatal shooting (06/17/13) PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Authorities are interviewing witnesses and awaiting results of forensic tests to determine whether a shooting that claimed the lives of a Perryville couple was a murder-suicide or a double suicide. The bodies of Shawn J. Galeski, 36, and his girlfriend, Jamie L. Cole, 29, both of Perryville, were found about 2:15 p.m. Friday in a locked upstairs room at Galeski's residence on Route E, Perry County Sheriff Gary Schaaf reported Saturday... |
Father's Day outing at Jackson City Park (06/17/13) FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com ABOVE: Braxtyn Sides, 3, and his father, J.P. Sides of Jackson, search for crawdads in Hubble Creek on Sunday, Father's Day, in Jackson City Park. ... |
No injuries reported in Sunday evening shooting (06/17/13) 5 No injuries were reported Sunday evening in the wake of a shooting that left two bullet holes in a residence in the 400 block of South Benton Street. Sgt. Rick Schmidt of the Cape Girardeau Police Department said officers received several calls, beginning at 6:07 p.m., about shots being fired at Bloomfield and Hanover streets... |
Police seek suspect in Amerimart robbery (06/17/13) Police are looking for the man who robbed a Cape Girardeau gas station Sunday evening. About 6:35 p.m., officers received a call about a robbery in progress at Amerimart, 1320 W. Cape Rock Drive, said Sgt. Rick Schmidt of the Cape Girardeau Police Department... |
Shooting victim charged with assault, property damage (06/17/13) 4 A Cape Girardeau man injured in a June 7 shooting has been charged with second-degree assault and first-degree property damage in connection with the altercation that led to his injuries, police said. Andrew McClendon, 29, who police said was shot in the chest during an altercation on Kingsway Drive, is in the Cape Girardeau County Jail on $50,000 bond, Sgt. Rick Schmidt of the Cape Girardeau Police Department confirmed Sunday... |
Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 6/17/13 (06/17/13) 1 Barton Square Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session 1 Barton Square, Jackson, Mo... |
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| Dan Cotner (06/18/13) Dr. Dan Cotner and his trombone have been a fixture at the Capaha Park bandshell for longer than most of us have been alive. Last week, Cotner was recognized at the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band concert for his record achievement -- 74 years of service to the band... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/18/13 (06/18/13) For all those demagoguing Common Core standards, including many in this area, as more dictates from the federal government, that is not correct. The federal government was not involved in developing the Common Core Curriculum. It was developed by the states, coming together via the National Governor's Association to try and solve a perceived need. ... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/17/13 (06/17/13) A response about the Allenville bridge. It is a perfect waste and a neglect of the perfectly good bridge. The railroad in Jackson is still running and doing well. The people who run the line and bridge are a separate group. They just want the money off the metal in the rails. The railroad in Jackson is getting better and better every year, despite a group not wanting them to run anymore... |
Editorial Summer camps (06/17/13) No more morning school bus. Pencils, paper and calculators get a reprieve. Yes, children are celebrating the start of summer vacation. With a break from the classroom, students can now enjoy a couple months of summer fun. While family vacations, trips to the pool and Little League competition will fill some time, the youngsters have plenty of other options... |
Op/Ed Column Vacancies hurting Missouri government (06/16/13) One of the best ways Missourians can influence our state government is to serve on one of the more than 200 state boards and commissions. Some of these boards serve as a watchdog for Missouri consumers. Others license, regulate and discipline professionals, and still others ensure the disabled, the poor and the elderly are being served by those agencies created as a social safety net for our state's most vulnerable residents... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/16/13 (06/16/13) I don't know if everybody is as mad as me over this deal about the Muslim that shot up our soldiers. They called it workplace violence. Why don't they call it terrorism? Now he gets to represent himself. What is becoming of our country? I would like to call the special election for Congress we just had a mockery. ... |
Editorial Here's to you, Dad (06/16/13) The following is our annual tribute to fathers. If you are a father and holding this newspaper in your hand, you're probably one of the good guys. Well-informed, educated and responsible. You probably have changed diapers. Coached ballgames. Taken your child or children to church. ... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/14/13 (06/14/13) Cape needs to put in U-turn lanes on Kingshighway and other problem streets to stop people from using the center turn lane as a drive lane. It works great in Jackson and other towns. The leading cause of family bankruptcy in our nation is health care costs. ... |
Letter to the Editor Our government fears nothing (06/14/13) Is this the transformational government our forefathers dreamed of -- and our soldiers died for? Our government now can assassinate American citizens -- all without due process -- because these people are deemed a threat to national security. Their names were included on a government "Kill List," and, to date, numbers four... |
Letter to the Editor A return to capitalism? (06/14/13) Today doctors have a number of dilemmas with Obamacare, including eroding autonomy, hospital/doctor relationship glitches due to risks complying with hospital "meaningful use standards," and falling incomes. Paperwork, increasing at a rapid pace already, is set to take off to stratospheric proportions with Obamacare... |
Editorial Relay for Life (06/14/13) Relay for Life, a national campaign that raises money for research, treatment and recovery for cancer patients, will hold its annual walk tonight in Arena Park. Festivities kick off at 5:50 p.m., with a survivor dinner set for 6:30 and luminaria ceremony at 9:30. The walk concludes at 3 a.m. Saturday... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/13/13 (06/13/13) A person must be so fortunate if he has nothing more to worry about than someone being on foot at an ATM. Perhaps he should be thankful he has a car and the other person may not be so fortunate. Stealing Mickey I hope that whoever took the Mickey Mouse ball out of my yard is happy. ... |
Editorial AJGA in Cape (06/13/13) It's been a special week for the area as Cape Girardeau hosted the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship. The tournament, which started Monday and continues through Friday, has featured some of the top young female golfers in the world. In addition to U.S. talent, athletes from China, Japan, Ecuador, Venezuela, Thailand, Argentina, Mexico, South Korea, Canada and Puerto Rico were set to compete... |
Op/Ed Column Differing perspectives on Trayvon Martin case (06/12/13) In a small Florida courtroom this week, the trial of George Zimmerman will begin to unfold. Zimmerman is accused of killing Trayvon Martin during a confrontation more than a year ago. The trial will nudge from the headlines the numerous scandals that have captured our attention in recent weeks... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/12/13 (06/12/13) We usually drive through the downtown area a couple of times a week. The courthouse stands stately and tall overlooking downtown and the Mississippi River. The hanging lighting fixture on the front of the courthouse and the floodlighting to the right of the courthouse have been out for sometime. I think it's been that way for several months. I was just wondering why? The main concern only seems to be with Broadway. Maybe this is another use for casino money... |
Editorial Smoking cessation (06/12/13) We know the dangers. We know the importance of quitting. But for many smokers, kicking the nicotine habit is no small feat. A local smoking cessation class began June 5 and is being offered free to the community. Based on the Freedom From Smoking Program, the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center and Saint Francis Medical Center are offering the program in a group environment geared to help increase the likelihood of long-term success in living a smoke-free life... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/11/13 (06/11/13) The Affordable Care Act is not working. Health care is not getting more affordable. A friend of mine had to have a pain shot and the bill was more than $4,000. The insurance company got it reduced to $2,700. Who can afford that? This is not affordable or health care, and I don't see a solution... |
Editorial Helping Moore (06/11/13) Last month a tornado killed 24 people in Moore, Okla., ravaging more than 1,200 homes. The devastation is heartbreaking. But in the weeks since the destruction, we've seen countless examples of generosity. Strangers helping those affected -- donating monetarily and through volunteer efforts... |
Editorial Valedictorians (06/10/13) The big news has been dark news lately in Southeast Missouri. With shootings and discovered bodies grabbing the big headlines, we'd like to pause today and look at some of the good things going on in our communities. Every Thursday during the summer season we profile our area valedictorians. ... |
Letter to the Editor The Iowa example (06/10/13) With its 435 elected members and terms of only two years, the U.S. House of Representatives is intended to correspond to the political views of the country's citizens. However, due to the partisan manner in which districts are drawn, this purpose is thwarted... |
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