Black Administrator Named University Of Missouri System's Interim President
Michael Middleton, a recently retired administrator, has been appointed as the university system's interim president.
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Flood Maps Can Get Much Sharper With A Little Supercomputing Oomph
Entrepreneurs are turning to Oak Ridge National Lab's supercomputer to make all sorts of things, including maps that are much more accurate in predicting how a neighborhood will fare in a flood.
Beyond The Battle Flag: Controversy Over Confederate Symbols Unfurls
Hundreds of Confederate memorials and markers dot the South and beyond. Even as far north as Missouri, two memorials have become flash points.
Missouri Slow To Advance A Post-Ferguson Agenda
While several states have passed new laws aimed to curb excessive force by police, there's been surprisingly little traction in Missouri, where Michael Brown's death spurred international protests.
One Family Revitalizes A Small Town With, Yes, Quilts
After launching a quilt company as a desperation move, Jenny Doan and her two savvy kids have shaken up an ancient industry in downtown Hamilton, Mo., thanks in part to popular folksy video tutorials.
First-Place Fake-Out: Woman Who Didn't Run Marathon Stripped Of Title
Race officials say Kendall Schler faked her win at last Sunday's GO! St. Louis race. They say she also cheated in last year's race where she finished third.
Suicides By Missouri Politicians Raise Questions About State Ethics
Two of the state's prominent Republicans, Tom Schweich and Spence Jackson, committed suicide just a month apart. Both men were upset about political attacks early in the state's gubernatorial primary.
With 'Single-Stream' Recycling, Convenience Comes At A Cost
Many Americans now have access to a commingled recycling system, which lets users mix plastic, glass, paper and metal together in one bin. It's much easier, but not nearly as efficient.
9 People Found Dead In Southern Missouri
Police say a gunman is among those who died following a series of shootings in multiple locations Thursday night.
Missouri Lawmakers Override Vetoes On Abortion, Guns
The state is set to expand gun rights and establish a 72-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions after lawmakers overruled vetoes by Gov. Jay Nixon.