(AP) The Defense Department says the U.S. military conducted airstrikes against what it says were “facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups” near the border between Iraq and Syria. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby says the militias were using t...
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Senators to watch as Dems debate changing filibuster rules
(AP) Looming over the Senate Democrats this year is a decision that could fundamentally change Congress as it has operated for decades. That’s whether they should change or eliminate the rules of the filibuster. Liberal advocates have pushed hard...
Read More »Heavy rain increasing flood potential in mid-Missouri this weekend
The work week is ending with some heavy rainfall that could produce flooding in mid-Missouri. Emergency crews said there’s a good chance local creeks in Boone County could reach flood state throughout this weekend. A flash flood watch is in effect for ...
Read More »Clark woman dies after Highway 63 crash in northern Boone County
A Clark woman dies in a crash involving an 18-wheeler on Highway 63. The patrol says Betty Smith, 88, tried to cross the southbound lanes of 63 at Route CC near Sturgeon at around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. That’s when her car hit an 18-wheeler, causing both...
Read More »UM Board rejects plan for interpretive sign near Jefferson statue
The University of Missouri Board of Curators has voted against adding a contextual sign next to the Thomas Jefferson statue on campus. The board voted 7-1 against a task force recommendation Thursday. The sign would have included information about why ...
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