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Columbia, MO (2009-10-29) The MU Brain Imaging Center held its grand opening outside today, despite the bad weather. Fifty members from the MU campus and Columbia Chamber of Commerce attended the announcement.

H1N1 Believed to Be on MU Campus Columbia, MO (2009-08-28) University of Missouri officials say they are seeing an increasing number of students with flu-like symptoms. Christian Basi is a spokesperson for the university. He says because this is not the time of year for seasonal influenza, doctors believe these recent symptoms may be caused by the H1N1 virus.

Commission Concerned About Wetlands Affect on Water Columbia, MO (2009-08-25) In the early 90s the City of Columbia installed a series of wetlands to filter the city's wastewater. Now the city's Environment and Energy Commission is calling for officials to address the interaction of the wastewater with local drinking water.

Special Legislative Committee Appointed to Improve Energy Columbia, MO (2009-08-12) A special committee on state energy policy has been established. So far, it includes five state senators, including Columbia's Kurt Schaefer, and will soon include five house members. The committee will hold hearings and submit a report to the general assembly by December on suggested legislative changes to keep Missouri in a position of having affordable and reliable power for the next 25 years.

H1N1 Vaccine Trials Begin in St. Louis St. Louis, MO (2009-08-11) Clinical trials of a vaccine for swine flu began at St. Louis University Monday.

Columbia Fire Department Works on Public Notification System Columbia, MO (2009-08-10) The Columbia Fire Department is working on a system to quickly notify you if there's an accident tying up traffic, a snow emergency, or a water main break -just to name a few. The technology is called Nixle. And it's a text based system that sends alerts to cell phones, e-mail or both.

Food Safety Summit Looks to Revise 40 Year-Old Laws Jefferson City, MO (2009-07-21) Health officials in Missouri want to overhaul the state's food safety laws, many of which were written in the 1940's. Those attending a summit in Jefferson City this week are studying issues ranging from protecting school kids from food-borne allergies to safeguarding food supplies from bio-terrorism.

Children's Hospitals to Be Consolidated Columbia, MO (2009-06-18) A new Children's health care facility is in the works for Columbia. Plans to consolidate Children's Hospital services under one roof were revealed this morning.

GRO to Travel to DC for Health Care Reform

Columbia, MO (2009-06-18) The Health Care for America Now campaign will be delivered in Washington, D.C. next week for a national debate. Grass Roots Organizing is one of the 44 groups who are campaigning for a new and improved health care system for the United States.

Kansas Wind Energy Company Has Eye On Missouri

Columbia, MO (2009-06-17) One Kansas company wants to bring alternative energy to Missouri in a big way.

New Children's Health Care Facility in the Works Columbia, MO (2009-06-17) A new Children's health care facility is in the works for Columbia. On Thursday morning, details about the plan to consolidate all Children's Hospital services under one roof at the Columbia Regional Hospital will be revealed.

New Bloomfield High School Student Contracts Swine Flu Columbia, MO (2009-06-15) The Callaway County Health Department has confirmed a New Bloomfield high school student has swine flu.

Missouri's Conservation Future Discussed at Summit Columbia, MO (2009-05-29) Governor Jay Nixon met with outdoor leaders from around the state yesterday to discuss strategies to sustain and improve Missouri's outdoor. The Conservation Federation of Missouri was established 75 years ago to make sure wildlife was protected.

Free WiFi in Some Columbia Parks Columbia, MO (2009-05-26) Columbia residents can now access the internet while enjoying the great outdoors.

Mexico's MU Plant Science Center May Move Foward Columbia, MO (2009-05-26) Mexico City Council members may move forward on the MU Plant Sciences Center this evening.

Leave Firewood at Home, Prevent Spread of Emerald Ash Borer Michele Skalicky (2009-05-25) It's almost Memorial Day Weekend, a time when many people pack up the tents and head to state parks and campgrounds. But the Missouri Department of Conservation is advising the public to NOT pack firewood. The emerald ash borer, a small metallic green beetle, overwinters in the interior of ash wood.

Army Corps Water Release Proves Controversial

St. Louis, Missouri (2009-05-18) The state Farm Bureau says it is disappointed with the Army Corps of Engineers decision to release water from a Missouri River dam.

MU Health Officials Say Chances of Swine Flu Infection Slim

Columbia, MO (2009-04-28) MU Health Officials are trying to reassure residents of mid-Missouri that their chances of being infected with swine flu are incredibly slim. KBIA's James Steward tells how this might affect Missouri residents.

Nixon Requires Annual 2% Energy Reduction

Columbia, MO (2009-04-24) Governor Jay Nixon has signed an executive order mandating that state agencies reduce energy usage at their buildings.

Missouri Energy Summit Kicks Off in Columbia

Columbia, MO (2009-04-23) The inaugural Missouri Energy Summit began yesterday at the University of Missouri.