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Office of Emergency Management Discusses Disaster Response with Faith-based Organizations Columbia, MO (2009-11-20) Columbia and Boone County's Office of Emergency Management addressed faith based organization representatives at a conference at Parkade Baptist Church today.

Water Main Break Floods Hitt Street Columbia, MO (2009-11-20) Drivers and pedestrians on Hitt Street might have noticed the flooding this morning.

Missouri Bar Discusses Problems for Public Defenders Jefferson City, MO (2009-11-20) The former president of the Missouri Bar today told the group's Board of Governors of the problems plaguing public defenders across the state, calling it a crisis.

Public Broadcasting Stations Deal with Budget Cuts

Columbia, MO (2009-11-20) Budget cuts to the Missouri Arts Council have affected a number of state agencies and organizations. Public broadcasting is no exception. The public broadcasting budget was sliced in half...meaning stations won't receive expected state funds for the rest of the fiscal year.

Gov. Nixon: Mo. Community Colleges to Freeze Tuition Columbia, Mo (2009-11-20) Governor Jay Nixon announced today that community colleges will not raise their tuition for the coming academic year. Community colleges have agreed to freeze their tuitions in exchange for a five-percent budget cut.

Budget Cuts Affect Missouri's Arts

Columbia, MO (2009-11-06) In October, Governor Jay Nixon announced another round of cuts to the state budget. This round adding up to $200 million. Among the sectors affected are humanities, arts, and history. Missouri's Department of Economic Development oversees the Arts Council, Humanities Council, Public Broadcasting, Historic Preservation, and State Library Network...all of which have seen their state budgets sliced in half.

Humane Society Director Resigns

Columbia, MO (2009-11-20) A search will begin soon for a permanent replacement for Patty Forister- who resigned Thursday night from her position as director of the Central Missouri Humane Society.

MOSERS Board Considers Tougher Guidelines

Jefferson City, MO (2009-11-20) The board that oversees Missouri's State Employees Retirement System, or MOSERS, is crafting a proposal that would bar employees from receiving bonuses during years when the pension fund loses money.

Missouri Department of Economic Development Receives Federal Grant

Jefferson City, MO (2009-11-20) Unemployment figures show Missourians are getting back to work, and the Department of Economic Development says its recent gift will compliment the growing economy. The $1.2 million grant from the Federal Government is aimed at researching methods to train Missouri's workforce in green techniques.

Judy Baker Now Regional Director for US Dapartment of Health and Human Services Columbia, MO (2009-11-19) Former State Representative Judy Baker has been appointed region seven director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Columbia Farmer's Market Open Through December for First Time

Columbia, MO (2009-11-19) The Columbia Farmer's Market will extend its season through December for the first time. The increased interest in local foods may lead to a year-round market.

Missouri DNR: Air Quality Standards Violated in St. Louis, Kansas City Columbia, MO (2009-11-19) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources says that air quality standards have been violated in Kansas City area and in Saint Louis Area. Between April 1 and Oct. 31 ozone levels were above the eight-hour standards on six days.

Boonville May Expand Airport and Fire Department

Columbia, MO (2009-11-19) A new spending recommendation in Boonville may lead to increased resources and public safety in the city.

Bustamante Tried as Adult in Murder of Nine-Year-Old

Jefferson City, MO (2009-11-19) A teenage girl in Mid-Missouri will be tried as an adult in the murder of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten last month. St. Louis Public Radio's Marshall Griffin reports:

Three-Part 'Race & Civility' Series Concludes

Columbia,MO (2009-11-19) MU's Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center hosted a Town Hall meeting Wednesday night as the final event in a three-part series put on "Race & Civility."

Missouri Farm Family Agriculture Alliance Launches

Columbia, MO (2009-11-19) A new organization aims to educate Missourians about the benefits of farming and agriculture business.

Jefferson City City Council Approves Development of Mental Health Facility

Columbia, MO (2009-11-19) Jefferson City City Council has approved the development of a residential home for a mental health facility.

Chancellor Deaton Reacts to Budget Cuts

Columbia, MO (2009-11-18) Missouri's higher education leaders have to get serious about what to do with budget reductions. Governor Jay Nixon announced this week that state universities and colleges would take a 5% budget cut across the board. That goes along with university and college officials not raising tuition for in-state, undergraduate students. KBIA's Maureen McCollum has more on the steps Mizzou's campus will have to take.

Jefferson City Residential Home to Become Mental Health Facility

Columbia, MO (2009-11-18) Jefferson City City Council has approved the development of a residential home for a mental health facility.

Cole County Girl to be Tried as Adult in Elizabeth Olten Murder

Jefferson City, Missouri (2009-11-18) A 15-year-old Cole County girl will be tried as an adult in the murder of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olton last month.