Fred Anklam

A slate of environmental protection bills were offered in the House and Senate this session with just some getting close to the finish line.

Grief is strange. You find yourself making cups of coffee for someone who can't drink it. You accidentally order their favorite pizza topping and have to peel it off each slice.

JEFFERSON CITY — What began as a sweeping proposal to reshape the school day was repeatedly revised this year as lawmakers tried to balance health goals with learning outcomes.

JEFFERSON CITY — Boone County's lone Republican House member touted his party's top priorities while the four Democrats expressed misgivings over some aspects of this year's legislative session.

Sib Wylds uses Sour Patch Kids to quickly raise their blood sugar levels when they drop too low as an effect of their diabetes.

Former budget leader Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, has concerns about the direction of the Senate and the state budget.

Columbia residents can register with the Boone County Clerk's Office online, in person or through the mail, using the

The SPLAT! mud run kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and close to 1,250 participants are expected.

Changing diet and lifestyle should be considered before individuals move toward taking supplements, an MU Health Care physician said Friday.

Parents and kids brought umbrellas to deal with the rainy conditions as children ran, crawled and slid through the muddy obstacles Saturday morning at the Gans Creek Recreation Area.