Missouri ballot measure tests federal health care law

A pickup truck carries a large sign that reads "Vote Aug. 3 Yes Prop C" outside a rally and fundraiser for supporters of a ballot measure to block the new federal health insurance law in St.

3 hrs. ago - Habitats for migrating birds to include Arkansas

Water gurgling from a well is flooding Craig Gautreaux's rice and crawfish fields, turning the farm into a wetland for migratory birds whose usual Gulf of Mexico wintering grounds are threatened by the oil spill.

Feds, Farmers Create Habitats For Migrating Birds

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Missouri Ballot Measures Tests Federal Health Care Law

More than 1 million people are expected to participate in what amounts to the largest-ever public opinion poll on the nation's new health care law.

Synthetic marijuana causing outcry

An herb and chemical blend dubbed K2 that is sold legally in the U.S. as incense but produces a marijuana-like high when smoked is landing a rising number of people in emergency rooms, doctors said.

Oak Grove man identified as victim of Tuesday crash on Old U.S. 40

Authorities today identified a man killed Tuesday in a one-vehicle crash on Old U.S. 40 as William Scott of Oak Grove.The crash was reported shortly before 1 p.m. just east of Grain Valley.Scott apparently fell asleep at the wheel of the van he was driving, lost control and struck a tree, according to information from the Jackson County Sheriffs ...

Non-Support Charges Filed Against Independence Man

Topic: Law Enforcement Sheriff's Office : Non-Support Charges Filed Against Independence Man Published Online Jul 28, 2010 - 11:43 AM Email this to a friend Charges of felony non-support have been filed against an Independence man who is being held in jail.

KC police investigating body found in closed motel

Kansas City police are investigating a mans decomposing body found inside a closed motel near 81st Street and Hickman Mills Road.Someone called police about 2 p.m. today to report a foul odor coming from the closed Paradise Motel, which is across the street from a closed liquor store and deli.

Home building permit activity keeps climbing in Kansas City

For the eighth month in a row, year-over-year home building permit activity increased in the greater Kansas City area, according to a Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City Wednesday release.

Funds lacking for work on Missouri 350

The problem Rusting bridge rebar. A crushed catch basin. Broken chunks of curb lying about.

As oil disappears from surface of Gulf, so goes fallback source of income for idled fishermen

Tancredo officially enters Colo. gov's race

4 airmen killed in cargo plane crash during training run at Air Force base in Alaska

HarperCollins reveals cover for new Palin book

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Broken Michigan Oil Pipeline To Stay Shut For Now

Poll puts Snyder in lead in close GOP primary race

New Sarah Palin book cover revealed

Jury Deliberations Start In Rod Blagojevich Trial

Gov't warned company about oil pipeline monitoring