MAMTEK bill revived in senate, goes to house with tax credit changes
The MAMTEK bill that was on the endangered list in the state senate last night because of an unwelcome amendment, has been resurrected with several changes and has been sent back to the House. The bill requires communities and the economic development department to do a better job of researching companies that want communities to [...]

St. Louis state representative thrown off primary ballot
A state representative running for a Missouri Senate seat has been thrown off the August primary ballot. A judge in St. Louis says Representative Jamilla Nasheed is not a legal resident of the district now represented by Senator Robin Wright-Jones. Nasheed, who lives outside the boundaries of the newly-drawn district, had said she would move [...]

Armadillos migrating north, but numbers are expected to remain low (AUDIO)
Armadillos have been creeping North in Missouri and their only predators are cars. However, the Department of Conservation says they’re not a threat, and their numbers aren’t expected to get out of control. They’re odd little creatures, akin to sloths and anteaters. Possum on the half shell, some Missourians like to call them. The nine-banded [...]

Scammers target Ameren customers in Missouri, Illinois
Ameren officials are warning customers to keep their personal information under tight wraps. Apparently scammers are targeting Ameren customers in Missouri and Illinois in effort to today issued a statement that a scam is impacting Ameren customers in Illinois and Missouri in an effort to get their Social Security numbers. The scam claims President Obama [...]

Fallen firefighters to be honored in Kingdom City
Missouri’s fallen firefighters will be remembered during two services at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City on May 19 and 20. On Saturday, May 19, a candlelight vigil in honor of all Missouri firefighters who have died while serving their communities throughout the state will be held at the Fire Fighters Memorial. [...]

Senate OKs bill on tax credits cap
The Missouri Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to put new limits on historic tax credits and create a program to promote athletic events in a move supporters said was the best deal available to find savings in business giveaway programs.

150 YEARS AGO: William Royall commands company with McClellan's army
COLUMBIA — Capt. William Royall of Columbia was commanding a company of the 5th U.S. Cavalry with Maj. Gen. George McClellan's Army of the Potomac, the Columbia Missouri Statesman reported.

Bill broadened to carry changes to criminal codes
JEFFERSON CITY — A bill that began as an effort to help Centralia buy law enforcement equipment will face final floor votes carrying changes to the state sex offender registry and the way state law deals with crack compared to powder cocaine.

Education reform expert speaks to teachers at MU
America's educational system is broken and discourages individuality when schools ought to be promoting creativity and originality, an author and professor emeritus told a group of Missouri educators Tuesday.

Few remain on Regency trailer lots
In two weeks, the Regency Mobile Home Park in southeast Columbia will close for good. After that, the nearly 40-acre site will be on its way to housing hundreds of college students in new luxury apartments with a swimming pool.

RFK Jr.'s Wife, Mary Kennedy, Kills Self

Medal of Honor Given to Vietnam Hero
42 years after a selfless act of heroism during the Vietnam war saved the lives of his fellow soldiers, Army Specialist Leslie H. Sabo Jr. will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Wednesday. President Obama will present the nation's highest decoration for valor to Sabo's widow, Rose Mary Brown, and brother, George Sabo.

Photos: 2012 Cannes Film Festival
Celebrities enjoy the glitz and glamour of the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival

House OKs Violence Against Women Act
The House voted this evening to approve the Republican version of the Violence Against Women Act, also known as VAWA, 222-205. The bill would have failed had it not won the support of six Democrats. Twenty-three Republicans voted against the bill with most of the...

Facebook Stock: What Price is Too High?
At the same time the price and public clamor for Facebook's blockbuster IPO is rising, experts' expectations for the company's performance are in decline.

LeBron: Playing PF for injured Bosh 'taxing'
LeBron James said it's tougher playing inside now that Chris Bosh is hurt.

Pacers' Bird named NBA Executive of the Year
Everything always seemed to come so easily for Larry Bird on a basketball court.

Jays' Lawrie banned 4 games; plans to appeal
Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays has been suspended for four games by Major League Baseball after he threw his batting helmet and it bounced off an umpire.

Clemens accuser McNamee: 'Didn't make it up'
Brian McNamee said he didn't make up the allegations against Roger Clemens.

Suggs, Peters could forfeit millions for injuries
Eagles tackle Jason Peters and Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, two All-Pro players who have suffered offseason Achilles injuries, may lose millions because both fall under the "Nonfootball injury" provision of the collective bargaining agreement.