Here's a roundup of stories from the KBIA newsroom: 
- Backlog of Missouri child abuse and neglect cases down more than 80% this year
 - U.S. union approval remains high, organizers see Missouri parallels
 - Candlelight vigil and funeral arrangements planned for fallen Osage Beach officer, suspect charged
 - A genetically-modified baker's yeast may be the answer to a problem that's long plagued ethanol producers – bacteria
 
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