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33 minutes ago  Fowler called the city about her dogs in October 2011, though it wasn't clear why. The dog thrown in the trash later died. The other dog ultimately recovered and was adopted.

1 hour, 30 minutes ago  The Department of Natural Resources closed the Grand Glaize Beach at the Lake of the Ozarks due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The cuts include front line staff as well as leadership, clinical and non-clinical positions.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A Smithville driver whose sneezing fit caused a crash that killed a woman and left her young son paralyzed has been sentenced to probation and 100 hours of community service.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A dive team found the body of 33-year-old Timothy Walter around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Members of the Cole County Commission are trying to figure out the next step to stop sewage from leaking from a residence into nearby drainage ditches

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The bill provides for targeted testing to identify those at high risk for latent infection and for developing the disease. It also would determine those who would benefit from treatment.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Obama reverses course on morning-after pill; critic sees him 'caving to political pressure'

Monday, June 10, 2013  A Moberly man will spend decades in prison for taking part in the kidnapping and rape of a woman who was then left in a locked freezer.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  This is the time of year when mosquitoes breed in the Show-Me state.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Acres of garbage are burning below the surface of a suburban St. Louis landfill, causing a smell so overpowering that people in nearby neighborhoods are reluctant to come out of their homes.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Capital Region Medical Center announced Friday morning that the hospital will add a 115,000 square foot expansion to the current main center on Madison Street.

Friday, May 24, 2013  New meat labels go into effect, telling consumers where animals were born, raised, slaughtered

Thursday, May 23, 2013  As mid-Missourians plan to get out of town for Memorial Day weekend, the Red Cross wants people to keep water safety in mind.