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Expert can watch DNA testing in Sheley trial

GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) -- A defense expert will be allowed to monitor DNA testing conducted in the first trial of a man charged with killing eight people in Illinois and Missouri last summer.... (More...)

Red Sox trade Crisp to Royals for reliever

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals picked up the leadoff hitter they had been seeking, acquiring center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez on Wednesday.... (More...)

Chiefs sign 3 to help with injuries

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs added three more players on Wednesday to stabilize their hobbled roster.... (More...)

Kansas St. still looking for Prince's replacement

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- When Kansas State athletic director Bob Krause announced coach Ron Prince would not be back next season, the immediate focus shifted to Texas Christian's Gary Patterson.... (More...)

Harrah's CEO: Economy is changing casinos

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The chairman and chief executive of Harrah's Entertainment Inc. says problems with the economy are prompting a "significant sea change" for casino companies.... (More...)

McCain wins Missouri in close race against Obama

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Republican John McCain has defeated Democratic President-elect Barack Obama in Missouri - the last state to be decided in the 2008 presidential election.... (More...)

Mo. petition calls for death penalty moratorium

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A coalition consisting mainly of death penalty critics is calling for a moratorium on Missouri executions in order to study the current system.... (More...)

Sheriff refuses to jail pregnant suspect

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- A sheriff in southwest Missouri has given a pregnant defendant a jail pass, refusing to hold her for fear of a medical risk.... (More...)

Tigers get first test in Puerto Rico

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- After two lopsided wins, Missouri gets its first real test starting Thursday night in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.... (More...)

Blunt, Nixon meet to discuss Mo. gov. transition

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Gov. Matt Blunt spends 90 minutes meeting with his successor to discuss public policy issues that are likely to face Jay Nixon's administration.... (More...)

Cabinet appointee ends lobbying tie to KC group

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Gov.-elect Jay Nixon's newly announced administration commissioner has ended his lobbying work for a community development company.... (More...)

Plea hearing in boy's death rescheduled

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) -- A plea hearing for the mother and stepfather of a 4-year-old southeast Missouri boy who died from an infection in 2005 is rescheduled to Dec. 1.... (More...)

Kansas City cash grain

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Wheat 6,853 bushels: 13 cents lower to 10 cents higher; No. 2 hard 5.08-5.30 1/2n; No. 3 4.97-5.29 1/2n; No. 2 red wheat 4.23-5.35 1/2n; No. 3 red wheat 4.12-5.34 1/2n.... (More...)

St. Louis shut out in latest NCAA round

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis was unsuccessful in bidding for the latest round of NCAA Final Fours for 2012 through 2016.... (More...)

Pilot program aimed at financial literacy,

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has launched a program in St. Louis and seven other regions of the country to better connect people who don't bank much with financial services.... (More...)

Jury selection continues in Internet suicide case

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jury selection resumed Wednesday, with a defense attorney looking to eliminate potential jurors he said dripped with "venom" for his client, a Missouri mother accused of taking part in a MySpace hoax that prosecutors say led to a 13-year-old girl's suicide.... (More...)

Missouri highway chief says tax money declining

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri's highway funding has hit a pothole.... (More...)

University chancellor takes voluntary pay cut

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Washington University's chancellor says he will take a 5 percent salary cut, postpone or eliminate building projects, restrict hiring and slow faculty salary increases to ensure the institution's strength during the nation's economic downturn.... (More...)

Casino move could get quick consideration

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Regulators likely would move quickly to consider a plan to relocate the President Casino to a new spot on the Mississippi River in St. Louis, the head of the Missouri Gaming Commission said Wednesday.... (More...)

Former Sprint analyst pleads guilty

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- A former Sprint Nextel employee has admitted she participated in what federal prosecutors say was a conspiracy to defraud the telecommunications company.... (More...)

 


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