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Revenue collections in Missouri improved slightly during August, inching up by less than a percentage point compared to last year.  But for July and August combined, the state took in less money than it did during those same two months in 2009. By Marshall Griffin (Jefferson City, MO) The news comes with the release of new budget [...]

The Cole County Prosecutors Office filed charges Thursday against a Jefferson City man after a potential hostage situation earlier this week.Donald Heidbreder, 46, faces charges of domestic assault, resisting arrest, and endangering the welfare of a child. According to the probable cause statement, Heidbreder was intoxicated when he pulled his son into the bedroom of his [...]

Members of the Boone County and Columbia zoning boards have met with citizens for the final time before they present their recommendations for the East Columbia Area Plan to the City Council. By Rachel Levin (Columbia, MO) Planners discussed the southeast Columbia area in a meeting last night. Members of the Boone County and City of [...]

Take a look back at a Columbia resident who started a small business to help employ refugees in town. Plus a business started by an MU grad is helping Ugandan school girls save up for college. These stories originally aired on the Business Beat in May 2010. Hosted by Courtney Flatt One recent University of Missouri graduate [...]

The FDA’s approval of the new emergency contraceptive pill ella allows rape and sexual violence prevention centers around mid-Missouri to have more options in helping women receive emergency contraceptive resources. By Jacquelinne Mejia (Columbia, MO) The new emergency contraceptive pill, ella, is scheduled to be released later on this year. Watson Phamaceuticals claims ella to be [...]