Dwight Howard, DeAndre Jordan

Mo. education board recommends California-based assessment system for preschool programs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri education officials are recommending that early childhood programs use a system developed in...

One Run for Boston nears Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A nationwide relay to benefit Boston bombing victims and survivors passed by the Oklahoma City Memorial on Tuesday and...

Body of 55-year-old woman found in Arkansas river

NEAR BERRYVILLE, Ark. - The body of a 55-year-old woman was found in the Kings River near Berryville, Ark. on Tuesday evening.

Dallas County deputies to try new measure in effort to curb cattle thefts

DALLAS COUNTY, Mo. - The Dallas County Sheriff says his office will become more proactive in an effort to stop cattle thefts there.

Cheating on MAP testing alleged in Camdenton

CAMDENTON, Mo. (AP) - State education officials are investigating allegations of cheating on annual state testing given to students at...

E.coli concerns lead to recall of beef processed in Kansas

LIBERAL, Kan. - More than 23,000 pounds of ground beef products are being recalled on fears they may be contaminated with E.coli bacteria.