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Optimists celebrate noteworthy fifth-graders
The room was filled with nerves and excitement as 21 students from local elementary schools gathered to celebrate their common bond -- kindness and compassion.
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Subscriber ExclusiveVeit’s priority legislation passes Missouri House
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Subscriber ExclusiveMissouri House passes anti-bullying bill across party lines
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Subscriber ExclusiveRib cook-off on tap Friday
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Subscriber ExclusiveMeldrum’s hat trick gives Blair Oaks girls soccer 3-2 win vs. Fatima
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Missouri House speaker accused of ‘absolute obstruction’ in ethics investigation
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher obstructed an investigation of his official acts through pressure on potential witnesses and refusing to issue subpoenas, b…
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Missouri Republican candidates build cash advantage over Democrats as primary races heat up
Missouri's statewide Republican candidates have a huge cash advantage over Democrats, while Democratic candidates reverse that edge in contested state Senate s…
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Media literacy legislation gets hearing in legislature
Despite growing tensions between elected officials nationwide and the media, Missouri lawmakers are looking to educate students on media and digital literacy t…
Opinion
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YOUR OPINION: Missouri must abolish death penalty
Dear Editor, Gov. Parson's fifth execution of God's creation as governor of our supposed pro-life state apparently does not hold the Christian belief Jesus …
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YOUR OPINION: Election, Monroe Street
Dear Editor, After seeing the new council members and how they all support the Monroe Street widening, many of us who live on Monroe are not very hopeful.
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YOUR OPINION: Drop opinion cartoon
Dear Editor, I would like to second the opinion of "Drop opinion cartoon" from the Sunday March 31, 2024, edition.
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Roast Italian sausages over potatoes and peppers for a flavorful one-pan supper
Traybakes are a great dinner solution when you can't or won't spend time at the stovetop. With this mostly hands-off technique, the ingredients are combined on…
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Subscriber ExclusiveSpring into spring with a roll
Thai- and Vietnamese-style spring rolls (the fresh ones that are wrapped in rice paper and not fried) are healthy treats that are fun to eat. Bursting with cru…
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Subscriber ExclusiveDescription of chicken dish proves irresistible
I'm a sucker for schnitzel and all its cousins -- katsu, Milanese, kotlet schabowy, chicken-fried steak -- so this New York Times recipe for crispy sour cream …
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Subscriber ExclusiveJefferson City scores 14 runs in victory against Rolla
The Jefferson City Jays snapped a 10-game losing streak in a big way Wednesday. The Jays exploded for 14 runs and ran away with a 14-1 run-rule victory agai…
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Sarah Linthacum announces transfer to Missouri State
Former Missouri forward Sarah Linthacum has found her new home after announcing Wednesday she will join the Missouri State Lady Bears.
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White Sox win nightcap after Royals capture opener of doubleheader
CHICAGO — Gavin Sheets homered, Erick Fedde pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning and the struggling Chicago White Sox edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 …
World News
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Scholz presses China on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
BEIJING (AP) -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday to pressure Russia to end its "insane campaign" in Ukraine, th…
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UK lawmakers back bill to phase out smoking for good
LONDON (AP) -- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking cleared its first hurdle in Parliament…
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Fire destroys Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- A fire raged through one of Copenhagen's oldest buildings Tuesday, destroying about half of the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange and…
National News
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Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers’ help to shield it from lawsuits
Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and trials, chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in three states to pass bills providing it a l…
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First seven jurors chosen for Trump’s hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) -- The first six jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were chosen Tuesday after lawyers grilled members of the jury pool about their social…
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House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate, forcing trial
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House sent two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday, forcing a trial …
