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Mo. Senate panel to work on criminal code

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Legislature has adjourned for the year, but the work will go on for members of the Senate...

President of Univ. of Ark. system to receive 20 percent raise on July 1

STUTTGART, Ark. (AP) — Trustees of the University of Arkansas system have approved a 20 percent pay raise for its president, calling...

Most beaches at Missouri state parks open for Memorial Day weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend.

Foundation funds Joplin butterfly garden, overlook to serve as refuge for tornado survivors

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - Joplin has received a $200,000 grant to build a butterfly garden to serve as a refuge for survivors of the May 2011...

Despite Life Saving Potential, State Reluctant to Mandate Storm Shelters

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery —...

Old Highway 86 Campground reopens after being closed since 2011

TABLE ROCK LAKE, Mo. -  A popular campground on Table Rock Lake is open again after flooding closed the campground at the Old Highway...