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Cleanup from OK twister begins

State, local tornado volunteers to be coordinated by state impact

Missouri has received no aid requests from Oklahoma in the aftermath of a deadly tornado that hit Moore, Okla., Monday afternoon.

A royal baby shower

The Friends of the National Churchill Museum’s annual meeting to celebrate royal baby

Though the world’s soon-to-be most famous baby isn’t expected until July, Fulton is getting ready to give the child a warm welcome.

Area Red Cross Chapter deploys Mid-Missouri nurse to Oklahoma

The Heart of Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross, which includes Callaway County, has deployed a volunteer nurse from Barnett to Moore, Okla., to assist in providing health services to victims of a deadly tornado that struck the city on Monday afternoon.

Mid-Missouri spared bad weather

Compared to other parts of Missouri and the Midwest, Mid-Missouri seemed to have been spared much of the brunt of Monday’s storms.

High winds cause produce trucks to crash

High winds caused a semi-trailer truck to crash at 6 a.m. Monday on I-70 west of Kingdom City, scattering potatoes and onions onto the median. The driver was not injured.

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Children read to therapy dog at library

Callaway County youngsters on their way to Monday morning story time at the Callaway County Public Library had a surprise when they were greeted by Desi, a standard poodle therapy dog brought to the library by Judy Harris of River Poodles in New Bloomfield.

PhotoVoice Project to debut today

Photos taken by students participating in the PhotoVoice Project from Callaway County will be on display today (May 21) at the YMCA in Fulton.

Free summer meals return at FPS, YMCA

Youth 18 and under eligible for free breakfast, lunch

Students in need of a free bite to eat this summer can yet again rely on Fulton Public Schools and the Callaway County YMCA.

Lions Club to host antique tractor pull

On June 1, the New Bloomfield Lions Club will be hosting an antique tractor pull at the Lions Club Field in New Bloomfield.

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Severe storms crossing Mid-Missouri

Thunderstorms could continue across Mid-Missouri until after midnight. A tornado watch is in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday.

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Bush school utilizes whole brain teaching to reach students

A stroll through the hallways of Bush Elementary in Fulton on any given school day may not be as quiet as one would expect for an educational institution.

12-hour shifts to start at Fulton State Hospital

Starting July 1, about half of Fulton State Hospital’s employees will be required to work 12-hour shifts instead of current 8-hour shifts.

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The graduating class of 2013

The Fulton High School Class of 2013 sends up cheers as their last classmate walks across the stage to receive his diploma Friday.

Lawmakers send school, public buildings security plans law to governor

With just 2 1/2 hours to spare before the Legislature's 6 p.m. deadline, the state Senate cast the final votes needed to send Gov. Jay Nixon a bill re-imposing closed-records status to security and emergency response plans for schools and other public buildings.

Threat of further filibuster kills transportation sales tax for session

State Sen. Mike Kehoe reluctantly admitted defeat this morning on his proposal for a 10-year, one-cent sales tax to pay for transportation improvements.

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