Not everyone at Lloyd Gilmore’s funeral knew him well. One woman, who had ironed her clothes two days in advance, said she just wanted to be there for his family. School-age children, guided by their parents, approached his open casket in the sanctuary of Cornerstone Baptist Church and peeked inside. Other people looked away.
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Three states remain in the lawsuit, which originally focused on language on gender dysphoria in a federal rule, as the Justice Department signals changes to federal policy on inclusion of people with disabilities
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College sports have entered into a new era with the rise of lucrative name, image and likeness deals and revenue sharing.
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The Central Missouri Humane Society is contracted to hold 25 kennels for intakes from animal control, and dogs are currently occupying 20 kennels.
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The flooding hit during the high season for summer tourism in the area.
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Without a contested statewide candidate primary, Amendments 4 and 5, along with congressional primaries, are the main attractions for voters. If past trends hold up, the controversial ballot measures will add hundreds of thousands of votes to primary totals.
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A Request for Information, which allowed firms to submit proposals for development, was issued by Mizzou last October.
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The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fast-growing industry.
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The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.
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The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war.
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This year's Cooper County fair will no longer feature carnival rides, after the company it hired abruptly shut down.
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The council approved a Renewable Energy Plan, a Capital Improvement Plan and the replacement of a bridge on the MKT.
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