Major Rivers in Missouri Cresting Amid Historic Flooding
The worst may soon be over for Missouri residents as water levels start to drop. Now, they are beginning to take stock of the damage.
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'Dangerous' Missouri Flooding Expected To Worsen
Mississippi River Valley flooding has already caused the deaths of at least 18 people in Missouri and Illinois. The water is expected to rise to an all-time high, according to Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.
After Ferguson, Unintended Consequences Of Municipal Overhaul
Lawmakers tried to rein in ticketing after the protests that followed Michael Brown's death. But small, predominantly African-American communities may take a bigger hit than cities like Ferguson.
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.
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.