Across Our Wide Missouri
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Gov. Nixon praises legislature for work on budget,...
Gov. Jay Nixon says the Missouri Legislature made significant progress in some key areas, such as expanding access to mental health services, funding higher education on a performance outcomes-based model, and creating business incentives to bolster the economy. He says the legislature worked in the final week of session to fund First Steps, so children [...]
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Economic Development bill major failure on last day...
A second major casualty of a filibuster on the last day of the legislative session is an economic development bill. Senator Eric Schmitt of Kirkwood had hoped to gain passage of a series of issues he says are at a critical point The bill included new caps on two of the states biggest tax credits [...]
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Drury baseball eliminated from regionals
Top seed Ashland pushed across the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth and then held off a Drury rally to defeat the second-seeded Panthers 3-2 in an NCAA-II Midwest Regional elimination game Friday afternoon at Meador Park in Springfield. The Panthers (39-17) saw their season come to a close with their third consecutive [...]
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St. Louis man fires on police during drug raid
A St. Louis man who shot at police officers when a SWAT team raided his home on a drug bust has been found guilty of ten felony counts plus endangering a child. Steven Haywood fired three shots at officers, who returned fire, later figuring out a child was in the bathroom, which was in the [...]
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Liberty man sent to prison for 20 years for killing...
A Liberty man who initially told authorities two cats had overturned his three-week-old babys bounce seat has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for causing her death.Thirty-year-old Tristan Williams was been found guilty of causing injuries including broken ribs, facial bruises, retinal hemorrhage and swelling of the brain. The infant was put on life [...]
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Missouri Western loses opening round game in D-II...
The long ball cost Missouri Western as they gave up three against Southern Arkansas in a 6-1 loss to open the NCAA Central Regional. The Muleriders jumped on top 2-0 on a David Harris home run in the bottom of the first inning. SAU would add another run in the fifth inning on a Jackson [...]
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Cards can’t finish off four game sweep of the Mets
Daniel Murphy and David Wright combined for five hits and three RBIs against Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals came up short of a four game sweep, falling 5-2 to the Mets, Thursday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Murphy went 4 for 4, doubled twice and walked, and was 9 for 15 in the series. Wright doubled, [...]
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ReMax office owner hit by phone fraud, $600,000 bill
A ReMax real estate office in St. Peters is reeling from a $600,000 phone bill. The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that owner Melissa Bream says someone hacked her ATT phone system and used her business line to make hundreds of international calls to Somalia, Guinea and Azerbaijan.She says she at first got nowhere in [...]
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Time for expanded replays in baseball? (Google Hangout)
The technology is in place where instant replay can be used and perhaps should be used on an expanded basis in Major League Baseball. The problem is the owners, players union and umpires union cant agree on how to best utilize replay to enhance the human element of the game. I would be in favor [...]
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Due to strong sales, Powerball jackpot pushed to $550...
Strong sales have pushed the Powerball jackpot even higher to an estimated $550 million for Saturday nights drawing. The cash value of the jackpot is estimated at $350.1 million. Players have until 8:59 p.m. Saturday to purchase Powerball ticketsin Missouri.
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Right to farm amendment goes to the people (AUDIO)
Missourians will have a chance to decide if farmers should have a constitutional right to do what theyre doing. The legislature has sent them the so-called Right to Farm amendment. The movement to create the amendment was triggered by the “Puppy Mill” petition campaign putting limits on pet breeders. Voters approved the puppy breeding law [...]
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Missourinet Mornings–a new look at sports (VIDEO)
This is a new feature here on our website. Ill start by calling it Missourinet Mornings. That could certainly change and it probably will once sales people start getting involved (insert sarcasm there). I like the name, so for now thats what well stick with. Basically, what youll see from me every morning Monday-Friday, whether [...]
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Angels use long ball to end Guthrie’s streak
Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton, Howie Kendrick and Mike Trout all homered off Jeremy Guthrie in a 6-2 Royals loss on Tuesday night. Guthrie (5-1) yielded five runs and 11 hits over seven innings. He held the franchise record for consecutive starts (18) without a loss while winning his previous 10 decisions. His last loss came [...]
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Gast wins first major league start as Cards blow out...
Cardinals rookie pitcher John Gast picked up a win in his first major league start, but it certainly helped that the bats provided early run support in the Cardinals 10-4 win. Carlos Beltran drove in four runs, including a three-run homer, as Gast made it through six innings on 71 pitches. Gast (1-0) tossed five [...]
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Boys golf state championship final results
Class 4 1 Timberland High School 310-309 = 619 2 Rockhurst High School 317-304 = 621 3 Marquette High School 308-320 = 628 4 Rock Bridge High School 316-316 = 632 5 Park Hill South High School 315-325 = 640 6 Kickapoo High School 323-321 = 644 7 Poplar Bluff High School 329-326 = 655 [...]
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Nixon vetoes repeal of senior renters tax credit
Governor Jay Nixon has vetoed legislation that would have repealed a tax credit for low-income seniors who rent their homes. The legislation was built into the budget proposal the legislature sent to the Governor last week. House and Senate budget leaders say the Governor had initially supported cutting that credit because he built it into [...]
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Mizzou to face WVU in Big 12/SEC Challenge
The Southeastern Conference announced matchups for the inaugural Big 12/SEC Challenge and the Mizzou Tigers will host West Virginia at Mizzou Arena on Dec. 5. Game times and television assignments for the challenge will be announced at a later date. ESPN will provide exclusive coverage of all 10 games across it networks. The Mizzou-WVU matchup [...]
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Lt. Governor: Gun manufacturers, Missouri welcomes you
Lt. Governor Peter Kinder is urging Gov. Jay Nixon and legislative leaders to send a clear message to gun manufacturers by backing efforts to recruit them to locate in Missouri. Kinder points to a West Plains businessman who has offered up land to any gun manufacturer that wants to move to the Ozarks, a proposal [...]
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Rep. Kelly welcomed back to House following heart attack...
The state House has welcomed back today its senior member, who missed time last week after suffering a heart attack. Representative Chris Kelly (D-Columbia) was introduced by Assistant Minority Floor Leader Gail McCann Beatty (D-Kansas City), and demonstratedhis signature wit in trading tongue-in-cheek barbs with House Speaker Tim Jones (R-Eureka). He also credited Representative Jim [...]
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Blunt, McCaskill call for firings in wake of IRS scandal
Missouris U.S. Senators are calling for firings after the Internal Revenue Service Acting Commissioner allegedly targeted conservative groups. Sen. Roy Blunt says Commissioner Steven Miller knew about the actions and misled members of Congress about them. He calls the agencys actions outrageous and unwarranted. Hes asking Miller to step down or be removed. “It’s become [...]
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St. Louis County woman faces charges after newborn found...
A St. Louis County woman who put her newborn baby under a tree in a strangers yard has pleaded guilty to child endangerment. Kaitlin Norton, 21, will be sentenced later. Norton, who had given birth to the baby in the basement of her boyfriends home, surrendered to police after being treated at a hospital.
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Motorcycle death blamed on deer
A traffic slowdown caused by deer on the highway near Kansas City has led to the death of a motorcyclist from Kansas City. The Highway Patrol says a motorcycle driven by Anthony Dunster hit the back end of a car that had slowed for the deer. His 11-year-old son suffered injuries described as non-life threatening.
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Pilot Knob babysitter gets parole in child’s death
A southeast Missouri babysitter has been put on probation for five years for the death of a child at her home. If Pilot Knob resident Martha Farris violates her parole, shell go to prison for seven years. Farris has not contested the chargeagainsther that she caused the childs death four years ago.
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National Guardsmen return from clearing roadside bombs...
The National Guards 1138th Engineer battalion is back home after nine months of clearing roadside bombs away from highways in Afghanistan. The unit is based in Farmington. The unit removed more than 70 bombs from about 25 roads. Four members of the unit earned Purple Hearts. One was sent home early after stepping on a [...]
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Patrol seeks car responsible for fatal accident
The Highway Patrol is looking for the car and its driver that knocked another car off the highway this weekend, resulting in a crash that killed two people and seriously injured two others. The Patrol says the car that rear-ended one driven by Ronald Harvey of Green Ridge casued Harveys car to go off the [...]
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Wells homer the difference as Royals lose to Yanks
Andy Pettitte pitched seven innings, and Vernon Wells hit a go-ahead two-run homer before making a long running catch for the final out, giving the New York Yankees a 3-2 win over the Royals. Pettitte allowed only a run-scoring groundout by Lorenzo Cain and a solo homer by Billy Butler while improving to 15-3 in [...]
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Wainwright almost tosses a no-no
Shelby Miller retired the last 27 batters Friday night, finishing with a one-hitter. A day later, Adam Wainwright nearly topped that feat as he pitched no-hit ball into the eighth inning. Waino finished with a two-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in a 3-0 victory. The Rockies had been hitless in 49 consecutive at-bats before Nolan [...]
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Missouri Southern wins MIAA baseball crown
It took a ninth-inning walk off win, but Missouri Southern won their third MIAA Tournament title and first since 1992. The 6-3 win earns a spot in the regional which is their first since the 2001 season. Missouri Western struck first, plating a run in the first inning. The game would then settle into a [...]
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Mizzou comes up just short in SEC softball final
No. 7 Mizzou finished its exciting run in the Southeastern Conference Softball Tournament with a runner-up finish, dropping a 10-4 result to No. 3 Florida on Saturday. The third-seeded Tigers wrapped up their first SEC tournament with three team members on the all-tournament team: senior pitcher Chelsea Thomas (Pleasantville, Iowa), senior catcher Jenna Marston (St. [...]
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Blues eliminated from playoffs
Dustin Pennerscored the deciding goal in the final second of the middle period Friday and Los Angeles advanced in the playoffs with a 2-1 win over St. Louis. After losing the opening two games of the Western Conference quarterfinal series, the Kings won four in a row all by one goal. Los Angeles will [...]
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Miller nearly perfect as Cards win
Shelby Miller allowed a single to start the game and then retired 27 consecutive batters Friday in a gem that brought St. Louis a 3-0 win over Colorado. Eric Young lined a 3-1 pitch to right field to open the Colorado first inning and Miller (5-2) was perfect the rest of the way. He threw [...]
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Royals pounded by Yankees
Lyle Overbay went 4-for-5 with a homer and five RBI to lead a 16-hit outburst that carried the New York Yankees to an 11-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Overbay finished a triple shy of the cycle, while Ichiro Suzuki finished 3- for-5 with a two-run homer and three runs scored [...]
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Missouri ranks 30th in bicycle friendliness (AUDIO)
A report by the League of American Bicyclists says Missouri ranks 30th in most bicycle friendly states, down from previous years. Executive Director Brent Hugh with the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation says in honor of National Bike month, several categories determine how the states are ranked in terms of bicycle friendliness. He says everything [...]
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Mizzou softball start pushed back to 8:30 because of rain
Southeastern Conference officials have announced that the SEC Softball Tournament Semifinals, originally slated for 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 10, have been moved to 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. due to inclement weather in the Lexington, Ky. area. ESPNU will air both semifinal games live at their respective times. SEC Softball [...]
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Southwest Baptist tennis season ends with Elite Eight...
The Southwest Baptist University womens tennis team ended their 2013 season after reaching the Elite 8 when they fell to #4 Hawaii Pacific 5-1 on Thursday afternoon. The Bearcats fell behind early trailing 2-1 after doubles competition, while they picked up their lone doubles win from the team of Fanni Varga and Christina Zentai at [...]
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Missouri Western, Missouri Southern win at MIAA baseball...
Missouri Western held on for a 9-3 victory over Central Oklahoma in the second round of the MIAA Tournament, in Kansas City. The Griffons jumped on top getting six runs through the first three innings. At the plate for the Griffons Michael Schulze was three for five with two runs scored and an RBI. Bubba [...]
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Mizzou run rules Arkansas…will face Vols in quarters of...
No. 7 Mizzou softball used a walk-off double from freshman 2B Emily Crane (Troy, Mo.) to down No. 22 Arkansas in the quarterfinals of the SEC Softball Tournament, winning 8-0 in five innings at John Cropp Stadium on Thursday in Lexington, KY. The Tigers were led offensively by junior OF Mackenzie Sykes (Blue Springs, Mo.) [...]
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Kinder honors senior volunteers for their service (AUDIO)
Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder (R)has recognized some of Missouris senior citizens who have made positive impacts by volunteering in their communities. Thirty-fournominated senior citizens have become the recipients of Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinders Senior Service Award. The award highlights the positive accomplishments and impactsmade by senior citizens across the state who volunteer in their communities. [...]
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Central Missouri, UMSL qualify for NCAA golf nationals
The Central Missouri Mules shot a final round 285 to come from behind and win the NCAA-II Midwest/Central Super Regional with a three-round total of five-under par 859. Freshman Robby Hughey won the individual crown with a 13-under par 203. The University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons recorded a third place finishand joins Central Missouri in [...]
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Mizzou softball ready for first SEC Tournament (Google...
No. 8/7 Mizzou (33-10, 15-8 SEC) heads to its first Southeastern Conference Softball Tournament, hosted by Kentucky. With the bracket’s No. 3 seed, the Tigers face No. 25/22 Arkansas (34-17, in the event’s quarterfinal round on ESPNU on Thursday at 3 p.m. CT. Joining me on this Google Hangout to talk about Mizzou softball [...]
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A second attempt at education reform fails in the House...
For the second time, an attempt by House leadership to pass education reform legislation has failed in a late night vote. Changes were proposed to Senate bill 125 sponsored by Senator Jamilah Nasheed (D-St. Louis City) that would lift the two-year wait before the state can intervene in a failing school district to add language [...]
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Right to Farm is wrong approach, say critics (AUDIO)
A proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing Missourians have a right to farm has hit some rocky ground in the Senate where critics say it poses dangers within promises of security. House and Senate negotiators want to put an issue to the voters saying, the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in farming and ranching practices [...]
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McCaskill, Blunt, speak out on Benghazi attacks (AUDIO)
Senators McCaskill and Blunt agree on one thing when it comes to the attack on Benghazi on September 11th of last year the hearing involves a lot of politics and finger pointing. McCaskill says House Republicans have been tight lipped in talking about whats expected as hearings into the attacks on the embassy compounds in [...]
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Rams rookies set for mini camp (Google Hangout)
The St. Louis Rams will host a mini camp this weekend for rookies and it will be the first opportunity for this years draft class to come together. On this Google Hangout, Im joined by Nick Wagoner, the senior writer for StLouisRams.com. Nick gives us some insight on the what the team will accomplish this [...]
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Cattle theft becomes a growing probleim in southwest...
Law enforcement officials say cattle theft is on the rise. A livestock specialist with the University of Missouri says Southwest Missouri continues to be a growing problem. Livestock specialist Eldon Cole with the University of Missouri Extension says that cattle theft in areas between Joplin and Springfield is a big problem and only getting [...]
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Nixon threatens cuts, layoffs if legislative conference...
Governor Jay Nixon says the recommendation by a House-Senate budget conference committee that the budget for the Division of Motor Vehicles within the Department of Revenue be cut by a third is unprecedented, and endangers the states fiscal standing. The Committees co-chairs said the intent of that cut is to fund the Division for eight [...]
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Crowder College to expand
Crowder College has announced plans for expansion.The addition of a 22,000 square-foot building will include a large tornado-safe room on the first floor.Improvements to surrounding roads and parking lots are also in the works.A portion of the six million dollar project will come from Federal Emergency Management Agency grant money.
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House-Senate committee proposes one-third cut to Revenue...
The House-Senate Budget Conference Committee has proposed providing full funding for the Department of Revenue for eight months. Budget leaders say the remaining four months of funding could be provided in January when lawmakers work on a supplemental budget, but only if the Department changes its licensing procedures. House Budget Committee Chairman Rick Stream(R-Kirkwood)says that [...]
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Former Rams OT Pace selected for College Football Hall...
Former St. Louis Rams first round draft pick and All-Pro left tackle Orlando Pace was voted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Pace was one of the most decorated offensive lineman in college football history, where he played at Ohio State from 1994-1996. Pace was a 1st team All-American in 95 and 96 and [...]
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Mizzou’s Thomas named SEC pitcher of the year, Marston...
The SEC announced its annual softball awards to cap the 2013 season. The University of Tennessee’s Lauren Gibson was named Player of the Year while the University of Missouri’s Chelsea Thomas earned Pitcher of the Year honors. University of Florida’s Tim Walton was selected as Coach of the Year while Freshman of the Year honors [...]
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Missouri law enforcement officer deaths on the decline...
The number of Missouri law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty is on the decline. President of the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police Kevin Ahlbrand says last year, there was only one officer killed in the line of duty, and this year there has been one killed to date. Ahlbrand says typically, Missouri [...]
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Can the Blues match Kings’ higher gear?
Following Tuesday nights 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, Blues coach Ken Hitchcock admitted the defending Stanley Cup Champs kicked into a higher gear and the Blues couldnt match. After jumping out to a 2-0 lead, the Blues couldnt hold off the Kings and now this opening round series becomes a three-game playoff. The [...]
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Royals let one slip away against Sox
Jordan Danks home run in the 11th pushed the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 win over the Royals on Monday afternoon, spoiling a great start from James Shields who pitched his heart out for eight innings only to get a no-decision. Billy Butlers RBI hit scoring Salvador Perez off Sox starter Chris Sale in [...]
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Committee announced to continue investigation into...
House Speaker Tim Jones has announced the formation of a new investigative committee that will look into the Nixon Administrations handling of personal information from Missouri license and concealed carry permit applicants. Jones says Governor Jay Nixon still has not acknowledged the importance of the issue. The publics trust has been violated. We must get [...]
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Missouri Kids First won’t support bill that makes...
Legislators have been working for several years on restructuring the states sex offender registry, saying itsunnecessarilypenalizing many people who are not a risk to society. One group speaking out against a bill thats been taken up and passed by the House isMissouri Kids First. With the sex off registry, our opinion of Rep. Hinsons bill [...]
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MoDOT urges drivers to share the road for Motorcycle...
The Department of Transportation is urging motorists and motorcyclists to share the road this month for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Spokesman Chris Lubbert is reminding motorists to be extra attentive as the weather gets warmerand asks them to watch out for motorcyclists. Drivers of cars and trucks are also encouraged to give motorcyclists several car [...]
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Haith’s motion to dismiss NCAA case denied
Several news outlets are reporting that Mizzou mens basketball coach Frank Haiths motion has been denied by the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions to dismiss the case pending against him and three of his assistants while at the University of Miami. All four coaches filed the requests, citing the organization’s admission of misconduct in its own [...]
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Guthrie sets Royals record in shutout over Sox
Jeremy Guthrie ran his unbeaten streak to a club-record 17 consecutive starts with a four-hitter in the Kansas City Royals 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. Guthrie is 9-0 in the 17 starts, which started against the White Sox on Aug. 8, 2012. Left-hander Paul Splittorff held the Royals record with [...]
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Jay leads red hot Cardinals to fifth straight
Jon Jay homered and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth and Allen Craig and Daniel Descalso each hit home runs to lead the Cardinals to a 7-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Jay hit a three-run home run in the second, Craig connected for a solo shot in the sixth and [...]
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Quick stands tall against Blues in Kings win
Jonathan Quick stopped all 30 shots he faced as the Kings closed their series deficit to 2-1, following their 1-0 win over the Blues, Saturday night in Los Angeles. The Blues had several opportunities including four power plays and came up short. L.A. was outshot 14-11 in the second period, but scored the games only [...]
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Criminal code rewrite still has a chance (AUDIO)
A two-year project to rewrite Missouris entire list of criminal laws is on the verge of approval at the capitol. The 1,000-page bill proposes to realign a criminal code that has become jumbled during the 35 years since the last rewrite as new crimes have been defined with new punishments and added to the books [...]
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Holliday keys Cardinals win
Matt Hollidayignited the St. Louis offense with a two-run homer in the first Friday and the Cardinals went on to defeat Milwaukee 6-1. St. Louis produced 15 hits while winning its fourth in a row. Shelby Miller (4-2) gave up a lone run on seven hits in six innings to get the win. Holliday had [...]
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Royals-Sox washed out
Fridays game between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals was postponed because of poor weather in Kansas City. Temperatures were expected to be in the mid 30s with rain Friday evening, leading Royals officials to postpone the game. It is to be played at 1:10 p.m. Monday. Rain mixed with snow led to [...]
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Motte out for season
St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Motte will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. The Post-Dispatch reported Friday that the Cards closer threw on the side before the start of a three-game set at Miller Park and his right arm did not respond well. While the paper only stated the procedure will be performed next week, KTVI-TV [...]
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House proposes making drug sales near daycares a crime
The House has approved a bill to make it a crime to distribute a controlled substance near a child care facility. It was offered by Representative Sharon Pace (D-Sharon Pace). We all know that we need to protect our children and this bill does just that. Representative Penny Hubbard (D-St. Louis) says the idea is [...]
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House bill would allow motorcycling without helmets for...
The House has given its blessing to letting people 21 and older ride motorcycles on Missouri highways without helmets. Representative Warren Love (R-Osceola) says he chooses to ride with a helmet for safety, but there are many who dont and those riders carry good money. Were surrounded by states that does not have a [...]
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Dept. of Insurance returns more than $6 million in claim...
The Department of Insurance has returned over $6 million in claim payments to consumers who fiiled complaints against their insurance companies. Department of Insurance Director John Huff says the department has had a strong first quarter this yearhelping consumers recover from their insurance companies and receive their claim payments of more than $6 million on [...]
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MSHSAA approves four new activities
The Missouri State High School Activities Association voted yes on proposals to add bowling, bass fishing, target shooting, and chess as sponsored activities. These activities have been on the table for the last four or five years, but MSHSAA was concerned about adding financial strains to schools during a downturn in the economy. Were not [...]
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House version of workers’ compensation, Second Injury...
The state House has passed its version of workers compensation reform and a Second Injury Fund fix, setting the stage for a conference with the Senate. Both versions of the bill would have claims made by workers who incurred a disease because of their job fall under the states workers compensation system, to protect employers [...]
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Plan for surplus includes money for Capitol, old prison...
The state House has approved a supplemental budget bill that would use higher-than-expected state revenue to pay for some state facilities needs. The state budget director says revenue collections are up 11.2 percent compared to this time last year and 27.4 percent over April 2012. Governor Jay Nixon has proposed putting $121 million of that [...]
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Higher ed formula runs aground in senate (AUDIO)
A plan to distribute millions of dollars to the thirteen state-supported higher education institutions might have been killed in the Senate because some of the schools are unhappy with their allocations. Warrensburg Senator David Pearce thought his higher education formula bill was about to be approved by the state senate, even though he admits it [...]
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Ford plant in Claycomo adding 2,000 new jobs
The Ford plant in Claycomo is adding a third shift to its F-series pick-up truck production line to meet increased demand. Ford Plant Manager Dan Jowiski says the third shift will mean a thousand new jobs for the Kansas City region, in addition to the thousand announced earlier with the expanded Ford transit line.He says [...]
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Blues/NHL Playoff preview (Google Hangout)
There is no greater run through professional sports playoffs than that of the NHL. Now, the Super Bowl may be the greatest one game championship, but the NFL playoffs, MLB, NBA, you name itnothing comes close to the action and the mental and physical grind of the NHL playoffs. As the St. Louis Blues prepare [...]
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Cardinals-Brewers preview (Google Hangout)
Five games separates first from last in the NL Central with four teams playing above .500 ball. Starting tonight, the Cardinals play a four game series in Milwaukee. The Cardinals starting rotation shut down the Brewers once this season, taking two of three from the Brewers in St. Louis from April 12-14, shutting them out [...]
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Soccer coach faces child porn charges
A Lees Summit soccer coach is facing three counts of attempting to use minors to produce child pornography. A federal grand jury indictment against Joel D. White places a single count complaint filed against him last week. The charges allege the 40 year old While used a hidden camera to videotape three young girls while [...]
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SEC and ESPN announce new 20-year TV Network deal
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multi-platform network, which will launch in August 2014. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive and ESPN President John Skipper made the announcement with several SEC coaches on hand in Atlanta, GA., including Gary Pinkel and Frank Haith. The new network [...]
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House and Senate to confer on revamp of vetoed auto use...
The state House has passed legislation that contains the changes the Governor proposed to a measure to resume collection of taxes on vehicle purchases made out-of-state. Senate Bill 182 would have eliminated state and local use taxes on those vehicles and replaced it with a sales tax on their titling. Local voters would have had [...]
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Lynn, Cardinals take series with win over Reds
Lance Lynn won his 10th straight decision, allowing one run and five hits in seven innings in the Cardinals 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Lynn (5-0) struck out five and walked two, improving to 10-0 in 10 starts and one relief appearance since losing to Milwaukee on Sept. 7. [...]
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Holliday’s homer snaps Cardinals losing streak
Matt Holliday drilled a line drive over the left-field wall in the sixth inning, his third homer of the season and Jaime Garcia pitched eight solid innings as the Cardinals snapped their three game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Carlos Beltran, who had three hits [...]
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Rain and low temperatures dampen the corn planting...
Corn planting remains stagnant statewide with the exception of the Bootheel region; and because of that, Cereal Grain Agronomist Brent Myers says many grain producers are finding it difficult to plant their crops. Myers is with the University of Missouri Agricultural Extension Office. He says farmers are struggling with below-average temperatures and four months of [...]
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Crazy game winner as Blues score overtime win over Kings...
Not only did Blues forward Alex Steen score a power play goal to open the scoring in Tuesday nights first round matchup with the Los Angeles Kings, but he also scored the game winner on a shorthanded goal, taking advantage of empty net by tapping the puck in for the game winner, a 2-1 final [...]
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House names budget conferees
The state House has appointed the conferees it will send to meet with Senate counterparts to hammer out differences between the two chambers budget bills. House Budget Committee Chairman Rick Stream (R-Kirkwood) will defend the House position on all 13 budget bills. Other combinations of representatives will join him on the remaining budget bills based [...]
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POW survivors from WWII Stalag 17-B to gather for last...
Survivors of a Prisoner of War camp near Krems, Austria during World War II will gather in St. Louis this week for a very special occasion. A POW-MIA museum in Missouri will be the first of its kind in the United States Veterans advocate Rich Heigert says the museum at Jefferson Barracks honors both prisoners [...]
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Who were the big winners in the NFL Draft? (Google...
Joining me on todays Google Hangout is Bill Scott from Wisconin Radio Network and Kevin McCrarey from South Carolina Radio Network, to recap the NFL Draft. The SEC had 12 first round picks and eight in the second round. The Big Ten kept their streak alive of having at least one player picked in the [...]
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House rejects attempt to let budget conferees adopt...
House Democrats have made another attempt to get federal money for Medicaid built into the state budget. Representative Jeff Roorda (D-Barnhart) offered a motion that would have allowed the House-Senate budget conference committee to consider adopting Medicaid expansion. To allow us to take about $900 million in federal funds, provide health insurance to 300,000 Missourians [...]
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Blues-Kings playoff preview
The St. Louis Blues fell to the Los Angeles Kings in four games during last years Western Conference playoffs. Starting Tuesday night, the Blues will look for revenge as they host the defending Stanley Cup Champions in the first round of the playoffs in a matchup of the fourth and fifth seed. The Blues finished [...]
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Bullpen help for Cardinals, Rzepczynski demoted to...
The Cardinals purchased the contract of right-hander Seth Maness, the organizations Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2012, andwasadded to the clubs 40-man roster. To make room for Maness on the 25-man roster, left-hander Marc Rzepczynski was optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Heading into tonights game with Cincinnati, the bullpen has an ERA of 6.08. [...]
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Royals television ratings setting records in K.C. metro
Another week, another ratings milestone for the Royals in Kansas City. Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader vs. Cleveland was the highest-rated Royals telecast ever on FOX Sports Kansas City. It averaged a 7.9 household rating (73,000 households) in the Kansas City DMA, according to Nielsen Media Research. Royals telecasts in Kansas City are averaging a [...]
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Bacteria in women linked to contributing STDs, preterm...
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis has found a link in a bacterial condition in women that can contribute to preterm birth, and sexually transmitted diseases. Research instructor Warren Lewissays bacterial vaginosis affects one in every three women, and some may not be aware they have it. He says its more common than a [...]
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House leaders discuss concerns ahead of budget...
Conferees from the House and Senate will get together to hammer out differences in the two chambers proposed spending plans this week. House leaders say the Senate budget proposal passed a week ago spends more than the Houses, and exceeds the consensus revenue estimate that was agreed to by both chambers and the Governor in [...]
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Cardinals fall from first after loss to Pirates
Pittsburghs Garrett Jones had three hits and Russell Martin hit two homers on Sunday to end rookie Shelby Millers streak of 14 scoreless innings at home to start the season, in a 9-0 loss to the Pirates. The Pirates have won nine of 12 overall and have the division lead for the first time since [...]
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Blues to host Los Angeles in first round of NHL playoffs
Jaden Schwartz set the tone with the first two-goal game of his NHL career, Brian Elliott stopped 22 shots to give him a franchise-best 11 wins in the month of April, and David Backes added a pair of assists to give him 300 career points as the Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday [...]
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Moe, Fisher sign as free agents with New England
Despite being undrafted, fan favorite T.J. Moe of the Missouri Tigers signed a free agent contract with the New England Patriots late Saturday. The Patriots have also added left tackle Elvis Fisher as a free agent. Moe only finished with one touchdown catch last season, but was second on the team with 40 catches and [...]
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Rams add McDonald, Bailey in Third Round
Rams Select T.J. McDonald With the 71st pick in 3rd Round McDonald has spent his football life trying to live up to the name his father made for himself as an All-American safety at USC in the mid-1980s and 13-year NFL veteran who won a Super Bowl as a member of the San Francisco 49ers [...]
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Chiefs add Kelce, Davis in Third Round
The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the 2013 NFL Drafts third round by selecting TE Travis Kelce from the University of Cincinnati. The 2012 season was Kelces best, totaling 45 passes for 722 yards and eight TDs to lead the Bearcats, earning first-team All-Big East honors. Kelce owns the UC single-season mark for receptions, yards [...]
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Cardinals win series opener over Pirates
Carlos Beltran homered twice and Lance Lynn pitched seven strong innings to power the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lynn (4-0), who entered Friday with a nine-inning scoreless streak, gave up his only run on a sixth-inning sacrifice fly from Pedro Alvarez. That scored Garrett Jones, who led off [...]
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Royals-Tribe washed out
Friday nights series opener between the Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather. The Indians have had three previous games postponed due to weather already this season, while tonight is the Royals third postponement of the season. The contest will be made up on Sunday as [...]
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Cards send Adams to DL
The St. Louis Cardinals placed first baseman Matt Adams on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a strained right oblique. The move is retroactive to April 22, while the team also purchased the contract of infielder Jermaine Curtis from Triple-A Memphis to fill the roster spot. Adams, 24, batted .542 with three home runs and [...]
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Court upholds part of state law blocking funeral protests
A federal appeals court says the state law keeping protests at least 300 feet from a funeral is constitutional, but says language that would have kept protests even further away is too vague and too great a burden on free speech. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the latter portion, saying it [...]
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House passes law enforcement omnibus bill
The House has passed an omnibus public safety bill that would make a number of changes to law enforcement statutes. The package includes several gun provisions that would bar medical providers from entering a patients gun ownership information into medical records if it isnt related to the patients care or safety, prevent school faculty from [...]
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“Food Nazi” bill goes to House (AUDIO)
The state senate has voted to save us from food Nazis Marshfield Senator Mike Cunningham of Marshfield says there are rogue inspectors, as he calls them, that are shutting down non-profit events or meals served at churches, claiming the food is dangerous because it hasnt been fixed in an inspected restaurant kitchen. Theyre the people [...]
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Chiefs use first pick to select Fisher
With their first No. 1 pick in franchise history, the Kansas City Chiefs selected Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher to begin the 2013 NFL Draft. Fisher is just the fourth offensive lineman (all tackles) to be selected first overall and the first since Jake Long was taken by the Miami Dolphins with the top [...]
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House version of tax reform legislation passed
The House has passed its version of legislation Republicans hope will level the playing field for Missouri among neighboring states. The proposal would cut income taxes for individuals and businesses will increasing the state sales tax. Estimates from legislative researchers say the plan would eventually cut state revenue by $438 million annually. The changes wouldnt [...]
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Social Services welfare recipient shift scaled back...
A contract between the Department of Social Services that came under fire from House Republicans has been restructured. The contract with Boston-based Public Consulting Group outlined how it would look for people receiving state assistance that could be shifted to federal disability payments. Republicans said the original arrangement would have reached out to too many [...]
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Higher education funding formula bill advances (AUDIO)
A new way for the state to support its 13 institutions of higher education is making its way through the state senate. Senators want to tie funding to performance by its four-year institutions, its community colleges, and its state technical college. The standards will look at retention of students, graduation rates, quality of courses, and [...]
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Cardinals finish off sweep of Nats
Yadier Molina drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single in the first inning, and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals rode an early outburst to a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals. Matt Holliday and Matt Carpenter each had three hits for the Cardinals, who swept a three-game road series against the Expos/Nationals for the [...]
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Royals can’t hold lead in loss to Tigers
Jhonny Peralta and Victor Martinez each notched two hits and two RBI as the Detroit Tigers took care of the Kansas City Royals, 7-5, at Comerica Park. Jose Valverde made his 2013 debut with a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save for Max Scherzer (2-0), who struck out six but allowed five runs [...]
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Rep. Luetkemeyer, colleagues seek corridor designations...
U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Jefferson City)has teamed up with members of Congress from Iowa, Illinois and the entire Missouri delegation, in an effort toadd more river corridor designations along the Missouri and Mississippi riversto encourage the flow of imports and exports. The Congressmanis making an effort to promote navigation and economic development regionally on the [...]
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St. Louis Blues move minor league affiliation to Chicago
The St. Louis Blues have entered into a three-year agreement with the the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. The Blues were affiliated with the Peoria Rivermen and actually owned the minor league affiliate. The Wolves are independently owned, so the move will save the Blues on annual operating costs. The Vancouver Canucks, who [...]
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Primary election shift draws opposition (AUDIO)
A proposal to make general election campaigns longer has prompted quick and sometimes loud opposition. Senator John Lamping of St. Louis thinks we need more time to decide who to vote for in our November elections. He proposes moving the August primary to late June, making the campaigns for the November general election six weeks [...]
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Blues are playoff bound following win over Avs
Playing a more complete game against Colorado, the Blues secured one of the Western Conference playoff spots with a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Blues, currently in sixth place, can still grab the fourth seed and gain a home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs. The Blues scored two power play [...]
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Wainwright shuts down Nationals
Adam Wainwright retired 13 batters in a row at one point and came two outs away from a complete game as he dominated Washington hitters in a 2-0 victory for the Cardinals over the Nationals. Edward Mujica came on for the final two outs to record his third save of the season, and second in [...]
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After recent Boston bombing and Texas tragedies, IRS...
The Internal Revenue Service is warning Missouri donors about charity scams following the recent tragedies in Boston and Texas.Missourians who wish to help and donate tovictims of the recent tragedies at the Boston Marathon or the Texasfertilizer plant explosion are urged to only donate to qualified charities. Missouri IRS spokesman Michael Devine says he warns [...]
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House sends tax credit proposal to the Senate
The state House has passed legislation its sponsor calls a starting point for negotiations with the Senate on tax credits and incentives. House Economic Development Committee chairwoman Anne Zerr (R-St. Charles) tells the House the legislation combines several issues that have been vetted by the chamber in recent years and in this session. This takes [...]
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Former Central Missouri baseball coach to head Team USA
Former Central Missouri baseball head coach Dave Van Horn has been selected as manager for the 2014 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Van Horn is currently the head coach for the Arkansas baseball program. “I couldn’t be more excited and honored to be selected as manager for the 2014 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team,” Coach [...]
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House Committee digs into welfare contract
A state representative says hes completely dissatisfied with a contract between the Department of Social Services and a Boston-based firm that he says would trap some Missourians permanently in a life of poverty. The House Committee on Government Oversight and Accountability, chaired by Representative Jay Barnes (R-Jefferson City) has heard testimony on a contract the [...]
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Call it “Deadicaid”
The state senate might have pounded the last nail in the coffin of Medicaid expansion. It happened late last night at the capitol. The Senate has approved its part of the $23-billion state budget for the fiscal year starting July first. And Medicaid expansion, a top priority of Governor Nixons, is not included. An effort [...]
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MU study shows drug could improve cognitive skills of...
A drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure and anxiety, could also improve cognitive abilities for people with autism. Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that the drug, propranolol, could also help improve working memory in people with autism; such as allowing them to remember directions, complete puzzles, and follow conversations. People [...]
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Mizzou basketball adds point guard
Missouri basketball added a fifth member to his nationally-ranked recruiting class as Shane Rector, a 6-foot, 175-pound point guard from South Kent School in South Kent, Conn., signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Missouri and play for the Tigers next season. Considered one of the top players in New York [...]
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St. Louis native goes down in first NBA game, done for...
It took St. Louis native David Lee eight seasons to get to the post season, but the Chaminade grad played in less than one game and his playoffs are over after tearing a right hip flexor in Golden State’s loss at Denver on Saturday. Lee won’t need surgery, but it will take a couple of [...]
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Rocky Mountain low for the Blues
The St. Louis Blues failed to clinch a playoff spot in the Western Conference after losing to the Colorado Avalanche for the eighth time in a row in Denver, following Sundays 5-3 loss. The Blues still sit in a good position with just three home games left on the regular season schedule, but the big [...]
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Royals making some noise on this road trip
In the first baseball game in Boston since the bombings, the Red Sox beat the Royals 4-3 during an emotional day on Saturday, but Sunday it was the Royals who got the upper hand. Playing a day night doubleheader, the Royals swept the Sox winning 4-2 and then 5-4 in 10 innings in the night [...]
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Franklin leads Mizzou’s first team to win at Black and...
James Franklin led a comeback effort in front of a crowd of just over 18,000 fans on a perfect day at Faurot Field, as the Mizzou-One team picked up a 21-14 win over the Tiger-Two team at the Black and Gold game in Columbia, Mo. The Tiger Two squad, primarily made up of reserves, jumped [...]
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Glaser shines in Missouri State spring game
A dramatic 71-yard touchdown pass from Ashton Glaser to Julian Burton on the final play of the afternoon put the wraps on Saturdays annual Missouri State Spring Game at Plaster Field with Glaser leading the second-team unit to a 14-10 come-from-behind victory.Glaser, the former Missouri Tiger, finished 8-for-17 through the air for 207 yards, while [...]
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City of Boston honored as Royals lose to Red Sox (VIDEO)
Following an emotional pregame ceremony in which the victims and first responders of the Boston Marathon bombings were honored, the Red Sox got a clutch three-run homer from Daniel Nava off reliever Kelvin Herrera to win their seventh straight in a 4-3 final. Pinch-hitter Jonny Gomes opened the eighth inning with a double off Tim [...]
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Mizzou Black and Gold game preview (Google Hangout)
There are several story lines to follow for Mizzou fans this Saturday, as the Tiger football team wraps up their spring practice schedule with the annual Black and Gold scrimmage, set for 1 p.m. at Faurot Field. Joining me on this Google Hangout is Spencer Kane from CBS Sports Radio in Columbia. We breakdown the [...]
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Thomas sets Tigers’ mark for all-time wins in softball
The 12th ranked Mizzou softball team got strong pitching from Chelsea Thomas in a 6-1 victory over No. 11 LSU. The two-time All-American Tiger became Mizzou’s all-time wins leader with the complete game, finishing with 13 strikeouts while allowing two hits and no walks. Mizzou was led offensively by senior Nicole Hudson of Webb City, [...]
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MO State Fair Director: Get your livestock judging entry...
The Missouri State Fair isnt for another four months, but the competitive entry information and livestock judging schedule are available online now for folks interested in entering their livestock in competitions. State Fair Director Mark Wolfe says entry forms for livestock competition submission are not available yet online, but access to the online entry forms [...]
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Sponsor: legislature won’t try to override Governor’s...
For the second straight year, Governor Jay Nixon has vetoed a bill to address the charging of taxes on vehicles purchased out-of-state. Nixon says Senate Bill 182 doesnt give voters the opportunity to address all the changes that would make in local and state taxes they have to pay. The bills sponsor, Senator Mike Kehoe [...]
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Governor declares state of emergency in response to...
Governor Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency in response to heavy rain and flash flooding in much of the state. The State Emergency Operations Center has been monitoring this weeks storms since its activation last week, when severe weather and tornadoes hit Missouri. The Governors action today activates the Missouri National Guard, whose [...]
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For 2nd straight year, Governor vetoes use tax...
Governor Jay Nixon has vetoed a bill meant to eliminate the issue of taxes not being collected on vehicles purchased out-of-state. Senate Bill 182 sponsored by Senator Mike Kehoe (R-Jefferson City)would have eliminated both state and local use taxes on those vehicles and replaced it with a sales tax for the titlingof them. Local voters [...]
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Former Missourinet Sports Director says Boston will...
David Sprague considers himself a true Mid-Missourian. He went to the University of Missouri, lived at the Lake of the Ozarks and Jefferson City. He still cheers for the Cardinals and pulls for the Chiefs. The former Missourinet Sports Director, settled down in the Boston area with his wife and their three young children, including [...]
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Social Security Administration tells Luetkemeyer...
Gun control continues to dominate the federal and state political scene, with opinions and votes split along party lines. Central Missouris Republican Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer has met with the Social Security Administration to ask them about their role in gathering private documentation on Missouri conceal and carry licenses. The administration says the Missouri Highway Patrol [...]
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MoDOT warns several roads closed due to flooding
The Missouri Department of Transportation cautions motorists thatmany state routes are closed due to flooding after several periods of heavy rain throughout thestate. MoDOT reminds motorists that road closures are posted onthe department’s Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org. Themajority of flooded roadways are in the northern half of the state, andmost are lettered and numbered [...]
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Buy energy efficient appliances, save money during sales...
Missourians buying energy efficient appliances beginning this weekend will find themselves saving money. Anyone who buysan‘Energy Star’ appliance will be sales tax exempted during the Show-Me Green Sales Tax holiday. Shoppers will save a little more than four percentoff their purchase of appliances such as washers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, water heaters, air conditioners, and heat [...]
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House passes bill barring ‘webcam abortions’
The House has passed a bill to stop so-called webcam abortions. It would bar in Missouri the administering of abortion-inducing drugs to a woman in one location by a doctor teleconferencing with her from another. Its sponsor, Representative Jeanie Riddle (R-Mokane) says her bill, HB 400,is not about preventing abortions, but protecting the health of [...]
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Senate kills special disaster aid tax (AUDIO)
AUDIO: Senate debate 21:50The state senate has killed a plan for a special sales tax to help Missouri communities recover from disasters. Kansas City Senator Jason Holsman had proposed the idea of a one-tenth of a cent sales tax. all people in the state of Missouri are vulnerable to a natural disaster, he says. This [...]
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MoDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay cautious...
The Department of Transportation is urging motorists to drive with caution as crews begin work on highway work zones now that the weather is getting warmer; or deal with the penalties. Assistant District Engineer Travis Koestner suggests that drivers should slow down while driving on highways while MoDOT crews are working in work zones areas, [...]
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Royals snap Atlanta’s ten game win streak
Wade Davis pitched seven scoreless innings, Kelvin Herrera bounced back from giving up three home runs last night, and tossed a scoreless eighth, and Greg Holland finished off the Braves for a 1-0 win, as the Royals ended their ten game win streak. The Braves were limited to just six hits while striking out 11 [...]
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Luetkemeyer: ATF denies wanting MO concealed carry...
An official with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms has told Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer it was not part of a request from the Social Security Administration, for a list of concealed carry permit holders in Missouri. An e-mail obtained from the Highway Patrol indicated the Bureau would be taking part in a joint investigation [...]
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Severe weather possible this afternoon, evening for most...
The National Weather Service is warning Missourians of the possibility of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Storms happening this morning could present some severe activity, but the greater threat is later in the day. The Weather Service says large hail and damaging winds are likely and tornadoes are possible. A tornado watch is now [...]
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Draft expert thinks Chiefs made a mistake by trading for...
Just a week away from the NFL Draft, Scott Wright of DraftCountdown.com, is our guest to talk about the Chiefs, Rams and Missouri Tigers. Right off the bat, Wright goes on the attack, criticizing the Chiefs for giving up way too much for quarterback Alex Smith. The Rams have many holes to fill on the [...]
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Nixon calls CCW situation ‘kerfuffle,’ distraction from...
Governor Jay Nixon says he was focused on security and privacy when he made the decision to have the Department of Revenue stop scanning qualification certificates for concealed carry endorsements. When pressed for details on related issues, however, Nixon became agitated and told reporters the issues regarding CCW information scans and dissemination are just a [...]
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Senator: ATF also wanted Missouri concealed carry holder...
The Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman says hes learned that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms also wanted a list of Missouri concealed carry permit holders names, Social Security numbers and dates of birth. Senator Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) says according to an internal e-mail from the Highway Patrol, when the Social Security Administration requested a [...]
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Social Security Inspector General apologizes to Cong....
The Inspector General of the Social Security Administration has apologized to Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer for the release of inaccurate information in relation to the Highway Patrol sharing a list of Missouri concealed carry permit holders with his office. In a phone call, Patrick OCarroll, Junior referred to his agencys actions as sloppiness. It initially told [...]
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Governor’s office: Revenue Dept will stop scanning...
Governor Jay Nixons office has announced that the Department of Revenue will no longer scan or keep certificates of qualification for Missouri concealed carry permit holders. In a statement Nixon says scanning and retention of those documents is not necessary to ensure the integrity of the license issuance process. Department spokespeople had told a House [...]
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Porter leaving Georgetown for NBA Draft
Otto Porter Jr. is leaving Georgetown after his sophomore season and declaring himself eligible for the NBA draft. Porter, a native of Morley, Mo., led Scott County Central to three consecutive Class 1 state basketball championships from 2009 to 2011. He was just named the Big East player of the year and finished second in [...]
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Revenue director steps down amid document scanning...
The director of the Department of Revenue has resigned amid the controversy involving the illegal scanning and keeping of personal identification information for those seeking driver licenses and conceal and carry weapons licenses. The Senate has launched an investigation into the document scanning, saying turning such information over to the federal government is not allowed [...]
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Kander endorses ‘Safe at Home’ program in support of...
Missouri’s Secretary of State is endorsing an address confidentiality program to help support victims of sexual and domestic violence, as a way to help observe April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Secretary of State Jason Kander is highlighting his office’s Safe at Home program by protecting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, and stalking. Kander [...]
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Southeast Missouri State will play football at Busch...
Southeast Missouri State will play their rival Southern Illinois in the first NCAA football game at Busch Stadium on Sept. 21.“Nearly 40 percent of this years freshmen class at Southeast is from the greater St. Louis region, and playing this game at Busch Stadium is exciting for all our students, and great exposure for our [...]
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House wants parent permission for kids to tan
The state House has approved a bill to require anyone under 17 to have written parental permission to use a tanning bed. HB 47 would require a parent to go to a facility with a tanning bed annually and sign a form saying he or she understands that tanning beds pose a risk of causing [...]
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Revenue department lawsuit to be reactivated (AUDIO)
The southeast Missouri lawyer who filed a lawsuit against the Revenue Departments personal data collection efforts is going to try again. Stoddard County prosecutor Russ Oliver, acting as a private lawyer, had charged the departments fee office of keeping personal information the office is not entitled to keep. A judge refused to grant a full [...]
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Blues shutout by Blackhawks
Bryan Bickell scored his ninth of the season, Marian Hossa added a shorthanded goal and Corey Crawford earned his third shutout in the Blackhawks 2-0 win over the Blues at Scottrade Center for the Blues second loss in a row. The Blues (23-16-2), who have dropped two straight after winning a season-best six in a [...]
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Brewers rally trip up Cardinals in the tenth
The Brewers had been shut out in 32 innings before Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer off reliever Trevor Rosenthal in the eighth that made it a 3-2 game at Busch Stadium on Sunday. The Brewers didnt stop tying the game in the ninth and winning it with a Jonathan Lucroy homer in the tenth. [...]
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Royals walk-off with win in 9th
Alex Gordon drove home Chris Getz with a single in the ninth inning, and the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Toronto brought in Darren Oliver to face three straight left-handed hitters, who came into the game 5 for 8 against the reliever this season. Oliver (0-1) retired [...]
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Miller Time! Shelby pitches gem over the Brewers
22 year old rookie Shelby Miller gave up one hit over seven innings and had he not run his pitch count up to 113, he probably would have went the distance as the Cardinals edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0. Millers lone hit allowed was a single by Norichika Aoki to open the game. Miller used [...]
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Shaky pitching and defense ends Royals’ win streak
Adam Lind and Emilio Bonifacio also drove in two runs each for the Toronto Blue Jays, who hammered the Royals Luis Mendoza (0-1) for eight runs, seven earned, in just 5.2 innings as the Royals four game win streak ended with an 8-4 loss Friday night. Toronto struck in the first J.P. Arencibias single to [...]
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Blue Jackets end Blues shutout and winning streaks
Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirks goal 1:26 into the game was the only bright spot for the St. Louis Blues who saw their season best six-game win streak come to an end, as well as their shutout streak of nearly 200 minutes, in a 4-1 loss at Columbus on Friday Night. The Blue Jackets, battling for their [...]
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Crews named Billikens basketball coach
Jim Crews, who led the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team to unprecedented success in 2012-13 as interim head coach, has been named the Billikens’ head coach. Crews was named interim head coach at the beginning of the 2012-13 season when it was announced that Rick Majerus would not coach this season. Majerus died Dec. [...]
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Central Missouri bowling comes up short at NCAA...
The Central Missouri Jennies bowling team went 1-2 on day two of the NCAA Championships at Super Bowl Lanes and were eliminated from the tournament. The Jennies came into the bracketed double-elimination competition on Friday as the No. 8 seed. UCM lost to top-seeded Nebraska 4-1 (171-242, 228-187, 163-172, 158-258, 170-255) in the first round. [...]
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House passes bill to let state employees keep firearms...
The state House has approved a bill to let state employees keep guns concealed and locked in their vehicles while parked on state property. The bill was opposed on the floor by Representative Jeremy LaFaver (D-Kansas City), who expressed concern about state employees at colleges and universities having guns in their vehicles. That creates for [...]
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April 15 tax deadline right around the corner; have you...
The tax deadline is approaching, and that doesn’t leave too much time left for those who haven’t filed their taxes yet, and get them completed before April 15. Missouri IRS spokesman Michael Devine says if you haven’t had a chance to get your taxes done, now is the time to work on them. Devine says [...]
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Lohse set to face his former team in Cards-Brewers...
The Cardinals-Brewers series usually doesnt need any extra drama to make things interesting, however after the Milwaukees series finale was postponed at Chicago, fans will have extra incentive to make some noise Friday night at Busch StadiumKyle Lohse will face his former teammates. Kyle Lohse was set to pitch against the Cubs and miss this [...]
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Harrison Ford, cast of “42,” in KC to promote Jackie...
Harrison Ford was in Kansas City yesterday to help take part in a benefit and special viewing of the Jackie Robinson movie, “42,” which opens in theaters today. The benefit sold out shortly after tickets went on sale in late March and it raised approximately $10,000 for the Negro Baseball Museum and Kansas City Sports [...]
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DPS official: nothing illegal about releasing CCW permit...
A state senate committee investigating the Revenue Departments gathering of personal information has learned that the names of 163,000 Missourians have been given to a federal agencytwice. The pot started boiling when the Revenue Department started copying personal documents, including concealed weapons permits, and putting them in a data base. The concealed weapons permit records [...]
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House Speaker calls on Attorney General to investigate...
The House Speaker is again calling on Attorney General Chris Koster to act in the shipping of concealed carry permit holder information to the feds. House Speaker Tim Jones (R-Eureka) had already said he wants Koster to get involved when it was clear that concealed carry permit and drivers license applicants information was being scanned [...]
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Education non-profit looks to recruit new teachers...
A non-profit, education organization is looking to recruit teachers-to-be through their teacher certification program. The American Board is offering a certification program to anyone with a Bachelor’s degree, and a minimum 2. 5 GPA, interested in becoming a teacher in Missouri. The sessions are four times a week at various locations throughout the state. Teacher [...]
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Ameren worker killed in storm restoration efforts
Ameren Missouri says a worker was killed by electrocution this morning during storm restoration efforts. Ameren says he was taken to a local hospital where he later died. No other details are being released at this time.
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Crews continue to restore power to those affected by...
Ameren Missouri Crews report there are a significant number of broken and damaged power poles in North St. Louis County and Franklin County. The company says it is making progress toward restoring power to customers who were impacted by the severe storm and winds that passed through the St. Louis area Wednesday night. Initially, about [...]
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Koster: ‘Republicans’ attempt to deny contraceptive...
Attorney General Chris Koster today announced he will not appeal a court ruling that a Missouri law is unconstitutional. However, he is asking the federal court to make exceptions for certain religious organizations. Legislators had passed a bill that maintains the rights of employers to deny coverage for contraception based on their religious beliefs. The [...]
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Missourians to End Poverty hosts summit to put an end to...
A group of Missourians are hopeful to end poverty in the state by spreading awareness and pushing for advocacy on the issue. The Missourians to End Poverty has hosted a summit encouraging individuals to step forward andshare how their lives have been affected by poverty. Executive Director DeAnna Alonso with the Central Missouri Foster Care [...]
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Westbrook tosses complete game as Cards blow out Reds
Jake Westbrook pitched a five-hit shutout and the St. Louis Cardinals backed him with four home runs Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium in a 10-0 drubbing of the Cincinnati Reds. Westbrook (1-1) threw his fourth career shutout, walking four and striking out three. Jon Jay, Carlos Beltran and Matt Adams homered in a span of [...]
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Missouri State names Kelli Harper new women’s basketball...
One of the nations most-respected young coaches, Kellie Harper was introduced as Missouri States seventh womens basketball coach this afternoon in Springfield. (Watch the video) I couldnt be happier and more excited about this opportunity. This program has great tradition, fantastic facilities and a solid fan base, said Harper. Its a fresh start for Lady [...]
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Medicaid: Nixon says discussions are promising, GOP...
The Medicaid debate continues between the Governor and Republican leaders in the House and Senate.Gov. Jay Nixon has met with the Republican caucus leaders from both chambers, as well as Senate Democrats. Nixon indicates the talks about whether to expand Medicaid have been positive.However, Republican leadership says they made no indication theyre willing to budge [...]
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Pressey leaving Mizzou for NBA
Phil Pressey, Missouri’s career leader in assists (580) and steals (196), will forgo his final collegiate season and make himself eligible for the 2013 NBA Draft. Pressey made the announcement on Wednesday as he has signed with the agency CAA Sports (Creative Artists Agency). “Many college basketball players dream of this day, but when I [...]
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Spring storm could bring hail, straight-line winds; slim...
The National Weather Service is predicting the seasons first severe weather threat this evening.Andy Bailey with the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill says tornadoes are not imminent, but asks Missourians not to rule them out either. He says the storm is on the tail of a cold front thats causing a great variance in [...]
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Blunt under Monsanto criticism; says he supports the...
Senator Blunt (R)is under criticism for inserting a provision in the Agriculture Appropriations bill that critics say benefits Monsanto, a major contributor to his previous campaigns. Blunt says he denies doing that. Senator Blunt says there are no provisions that directly benefit Monsanto in the Agriculture Appropriations bill, which has been approved by Congress. Blunt [...]
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Mizzou wrestling enjoys successful first year in the MAC...
The University of Missouri wrestling program had to overcome many obstacles after the school announced it was leaving the Big 12 Conference for the Southeastern Conference, which did not sponsor wrestling. However, behind the leadership of head coach Brian Smith, the program persevered by finding a new home in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and finished [...]
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Central Missouri bowling ranked third heading into...
The Central Missouri Jennies Bowling Team is ranked third in the country in the final National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) regular season poll released today. The Jennies are 97-23 overall as they head into the NCAA Championships as the No. 1 seed. UCM received six first place votes and tallied 689 points in the poll [...]
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Reds turn tables on Cardinals and spoil home opener
24 hours after the Cardinals dropped a nine spot on the San Francisco Giants, the Cincinnati Reds returned the favor breaking a 4-4 tie with nine runs in the top of the ninth to spoil the Cardinals home opener by handing them a 13-4 loss. Brandon Phillips broke the tie with a bloop double that [...]
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Royals rally in eighth to take home opener
Ervin Santana got past a rocky first inning and pitched eight strong innings, as the Royals offense came around in the eighth inning for a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in its home opener. Santana gave up a run and eight singles. He struck out seven, walked one and hit a batter. Santana allowed [...]
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Drury University receives invite to play at Duke
The Dukes Blue Devils have invited the NCAA-II national champion Drury Panthers to play an exhibition mens basketball game at their famed Cameron Indoor Stadium next winter. Drury athletic officials received the e-mail invitation for a preseason game next season in late October as well as congratulations from Duke athletic officials early this afternoon while [...]
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Margaret Thatcher remembered for 1996 Fulton speech...
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died. She was 87. Thatcher helped celebrate in 1996 the fiftieth anniversary of Winston Churchills Iron Curtain: speech in Fulton, warning of new dangers emerging in the years after the end of the Cold War. She said the Cold War had ended amid high hopes of a New [...]
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Highway Patrol offers Spring safety tips to motorists as...
Spring has arrived and the Missouri Highway Patrol is urging motorists to drive with caution on the roads this season as varying temperatures and weather patterns can pose a problem for drivers. Spokesman Capt.Tim Hull is warning drivers to be aware of conditions such as flash flooding, which is caused by heavy rain, and to [...]
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Royals stunned by Phils’ 9th inning rally
Philadelphias Kevin Frandsen hit a bases-clearing, three-run double with two outs in the ninth off closer Greg Holland to rally the Phillies to a 4-3 win over the Royals. The Royals loss is a tough one, because the Phillies had just two hits going into the ninth and trailed 3-1. However, Holland (0-1) walked Chase [...]
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Cardinals top Giants
Carlos Beltran hit a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth and Shelby Miller won in his second career start, with a 6-3 win victory for the Cardinals over San Francisco. Beltran also hit an RBI single in the first, Pete Kozma had three hits, Matt Holliday singled in a run and Matt Carpenter added an [...]
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Royals bats come to life, pound Phillies
The Kansas City Royals rode bases-clearing triples byChris GetzandAlex Gordonto a 13-4 victory over Philadelphia Friday. The triples were part of three-hit performances by Getz and Gordon that contributed to the Royals 19-hit blitz. The K.C. attack includedEric Hosmergoing 4-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored,Alcides Escobars solo homer and two RBI, and Lorenzo [...]
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Zito does in Cardinals again
Barry Zitowent seven innings Friday andAngel Pagandrew a bases-loaded walk in the fourth inning to bring San Francisco a 1-0 win overSt. Louis. Zito (1-0) allowed three hits and walked three in the home opener for San Francisco. Prior to the game, the Giants raised their second World Series championship banner in three seasons. In [...]
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Sporting KC grabs last second win
Claudio Bieler scored just seconds before the final whistle Friday, giving Sporting Kansas City a 1-0 victory overD.C. United. Kansas City has not allowed a goal in 429 consecutive minutes, last surrendering one to Toronto on March 9. The winning goal came on a cross from Soony Saad and Bieler converted it with a left-footed [...]
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Blues top Jackets
David Backessnapped a tie with 1:15 to play in the second period Friday andSt. Louiswent on to down Columbus 3-1. St. Louis captured its third straight win, having begun the night in the eighth spot in the Western Conference playoff race. Backes scored on a backhand shot while sliding on the ice, making his fifth [...]
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Royals hammer Phillies
Alex Gordon, Eric Hosmer and Chris Getz each drove in three runs as the Royals combined for 19 hits in a 13-4 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Getz finished with a double and triple. Alcides Escobar doubled and homered for the Royals, who roughed up starter Kyle Kendrick for five [...]
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Zito shutdown the Cardinals again
After pitching 7.2 shutout innings in game five of the NLCS, Giants starter Barry Zito continued to put up zeroes on the scoreboard in their home opener,a 1-0 win over the Cardinals. Zito went seven innings allowing just three hits and three walks while striking out four. Those three singles were the only hits for [...]
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Talking Cardinals baseball on this Google Hangout
The Cardinals are in San Francisco tonight to watch the Giants raise their 2012 World Series banner, kind of cruel dont you think? The Cardinals season ended in Game 7 of the NLCS at San Fran. Then the club returns home on Monday to face the Cincinnati Reds, favorites to win the NL Central. This [...]
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Drury University set for NCAA title game
The Drury University mens basketball team will be playing for the NCAA Division II national title on Sunday when they face Metro State. Below is some information on the game if you are planning to make the trip to Atlanta or follow the team from here in Missouri. They are estimating 800-1,000 fans will be [...]
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Blues tip Blackhawks in thrilling shootout (VIDEO)
The St. Louis Blues gained two important points as they cling to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, following their 4-3 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday night at the United Center. The Blues, who have two games in hand, lead Edmonton and Columbus by one point in the conference standings with [...]
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State Senator proposes bill that would issue report...
A bill in the senate would require public schools in the state to be issued an annual report card on their performance. State Senator Michael Parson (R-Bolivar)wants the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to issue public and charter schools throughout Missouri annual report cards with letter grade ratings. Parson says the fundamentals of the [...]
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Guthrie slows Sox for Royals first win
The Royals picked up their first win of the season, 3-1 over the White Sox this afternoon. Jeremy Guthrie pitched six innings, and finished with nine strikeouts. Alex Gordon went 2 for 4 with an RBI. Chris Getz and Jarrod Dyson also drove in runs in a three run fifth inning. Eric Hosmer drew a [...]
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QBs Smith and Daniel will face former teams in NFL...
The Kansas City Chiefs will kick off their preseason slate on the road against the New Orleans Saints. The team will return home to face the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs will then hit the road to face the Pittsburgh Steelers and close out the preseason at home vs. the Green Bay [...]
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Gene Bartow highlights 2013 MIAA Hall of Fame class
Ten Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association legends and three national championship teams from the 2000’s have been elected to the MIAA Hall of Fame Class of 2013, the conference announced today. Below are the bios for the 2013 Hall of Fame class. Gene Bartow, Men’s Basketball Coach Central Missouri, 1961-64 Bartow coached the Mules from 1961 [...]
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McCaskill works with Mo. National Guard leaders to...
Sen. Claire McCaskill continues to push for crackdown on sexual assaults in the military, and brings her fight to the homefront. McCaskill met with Missouri National Guard leaders to discuss current programs in place, and how to further the success of them. What she heard is that it all comes down to one thing [...]
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