The Associated Press

Jimmie Johnson Wins Second Daytona 500; Danica Patrick Makes Historic Leads

The Associated Press — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:40:00 +0000

A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson.

Patrick made history out front at the Daytona 500, only to see five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson reclaim his spot at the top in the end.

Johnson won his second Daytona 500 with a late push on Sunday, grabbing the spotlight from Patrick as she faded on the final lap. Patrick became the first woman in history to lead laps in "The Great American Race" and was running third on the last lap, but slipped to eighth in the late push for position.

Her fall began when Dale Earnhardt Jr.

'Fiscal cliff' could affect Mo. economy, budget

The Associated Press — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:21:25 +0000

If officials in Washington don't reach a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff," Missouri could see a hit to its economy and budget.

MU curators consider benefits proposal

The Associated Press — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:13:59 +0000

A long-sought proposal to extend University of Missouri worker benefits to same-sex domestic partners has been expanded to include committed couples of the opposite sex, as well as other unrelated dependent couples, such as roommates.

Lottery win could give small boost to Mo. coffers

The Associated Press — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:48:40 +0000

The sale of a winning Powerball ticket in northwest Missouri could mean about $10 million in unexpected income tax revenue for the state.

Appellate court plans to hear cases in Fulton

The Associated Press — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:04:32 +0000

A three-judge panel of the Missouri Court of Appeals is planning to take its work on the road.

Mo. legislative panel focuses on higher ed funding

The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:17:37 +0000

A panel of state lawmakers holds a hearing at the University of Central Missouri this week on creation of a funding formula for higher education institutions.

Congressman Todd Akin fails to report state pension

The Associated Press — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:09:00 +0000

Missouri congressman Todd Akin has amended a decade's worth of federal financial reports to add nearly $130,000 in state pension income that he received over that time.

Missouri gets $1.2 million in federal food safety grants

The Associated Press — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:49:57 +0000

Missouri has received more than $1.2 million in federal grants for its food safety efforts.

Senate Conservatives Fund supporting Akin in Missouri

The Associated Press — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:20:41 +0000

A conservative fundraising group has endorsed Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin and is pledging to direct $290,000 to the Republican's campaign against Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill.

Thousands Of British Troops On Olympic Guard Duty

The Associated Press — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:32:00 +0000

When a private firm failed to meet its promise of providing enough guards for the Olympics, the British military was called in to "mind the gap" in security.

But even though the government is bringing in those troops — as well as RAF Typhoon combat jets, surface-to-air missiles on rooftops, and an aircraft carrier on the River Thames — organizers say it will still look like the Summer Games, and not war games.

"I don't think anyone will go feeling anything other than safe and secure and probably quite charmed by what they witness," London Olympics organizing chief Sebastian Coe said Friday