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News for January 1, 2013

Tuesday January 1, 2013
Posted on 1.1.13 at 11 PM
438 runners brave cold for annual New Year's 5K
The Chilly 5K Challenge lived up to its name Tuesday morning for the 438 runners who started 2013 off on the ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 11 PM
Cliff avoided: Congress staves off tax hikes
Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state in second termMore >>. Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 11 PM
Missouri hikes part of national effort to get Americans moving in new year
Missouri hikes part of national effort to get Americans moving in new year. By Andra Bryan Stefanoni news@joplinglobe.com The Joplin Globe ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 11 PM
Cyclists ring in new year with Century Ride
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- They've ridden when the temperature was 13 degrees and there was 2 feet of snow on the ground. ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 10 PM
Snowpack not likely to cause Missouri River flood
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The snowpack in the northern Rocky Mountains is running slightly above average this winter, but South Dakota ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 10 PM
NHL, players' union meet for 30 minutes
Lonnie Pryor got around the left side for a career-long 60-yard touchdown run, and No. 13 Florida State led No. 16 ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 10 PM
City of Joplin hires assistant finance director
Michael Wade has been hired as the assistant finance director for the city of Joplin and will begin work today, the ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 9 PM
Cliffhanger no more? House pushing to final vote
Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state in second termMore >>. Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 9 PM
Missouri to roll out new licenses; target April for full switchover
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- The state of Missouri is making changes to it driver's licenses for 2013. The changes not only ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 9 PM
Fund set up for families of 6 Missouri men killed in I-94 crash
MOORHEAD – A Moorhead man has set up a benefit fund for the families of six Missouri men killed in a ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 8:01 PM
NHL, players' union set to meet at league offices
Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state in second termMore >>. Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 6 PM
No fuel sheen, no sign that hull is breached
Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state in second termMore >>. Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 6 PM
New Laws Take Effect In Missouri & Illinois
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – There is a huge difference this year between Missouri and Illinois when it comes to the ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 6 PM
Missouri Lawmakers Talk Fiscal Cliff Deal
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – The deal raises the payroll taxes you pay for social security. That effects almost every American. ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 5 PM
Missouri River bridge to display US, South Dakota flags
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- The U.S. and South Dakota flags will be flying across the Missouri River bridge in honor of ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 5 PM
Not solved yet: GOP wants more cliff spending cuts
Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state in second termMore >>. Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 5 PM
Minimum wage hike in Missouri takes effect this week
A 2006 voter-approved law increased Missouri's minimum wage and included a cost of living adjustment. Missouri is one of 10 states ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 4 PM
Education on Agenda for Missouri Legislative Session
Missouri lawmakers return Jan. 9 to the state Capitol for a session that runs through mid-May. Republicans expanded their majority in ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 2 PM
Clarification: Israel-Palestinians story
In a story Dec. 31, The Associated Press reported that Israel dropped a 5 1/2-year-old ban that prevented construction materials from ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 2 PM
No sheen seen, but drill ship status uncertain
Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state in second termMore >>. Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 1 PM
Abuse case announced in Missouri Catholic diocese
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau says it has received a credible complaint of sexual abuse against ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 12 PM
Change Today in Missouri Wireless Amber Alert System
MISSOURI--- Starting today, January 1, 2013, the Wireless Amber Alert System in Missouri will switch to the Wireless Emergency Alert System. ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 12 PM
Opinion: Diverting water from the Missouri River:
For years, upriver and downriver interests have argued over use of Missouri River water. Now a third option looms that could ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 11 AM
Governor names Callahan to Missouri State Tax Commission
Callahan is a former state senator who served as minority floor leader. He also has experience as chairman of the Jackson ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 11 AM
Education high on agenda for Missouri legislative session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. • How teachers are evaluated, held accountable and earn job-protecting tenure could be on the docket when a ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 10 AM
42 years, 1 chair for southeastern Missouri barber
DEXTER, Mo. • Stop in for a haircut at Charlie Parrish's barbershop in Dexter and you'll sit in the same barber's ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 10 AM
Missouri, Illinois senators on board 'cliff' deal
Roy Blunt (R) argued in recent weeks that the White House proposal to increase taxes on inherited estates would fall unfairly ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 9 AM
Missouri GOP to take on education changes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Teacher evaluations, accountability and tenure could be on the docket when Republicans take control of the Missouri ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 9 AM
Missouri River bridge to display US, SD flags
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The U.S. and South Dakota flags will be flying across the Missouri River bridge in honor of ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 8:01 AM
Gardening to Distraction: Missouri Department of Conservation Natural Events ...
... Events Calendar; To keep my gardening chores organized, I developed a calendar associated with major holidays. I use a Missouri ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 7:07 AM
Both Missouri Senators Vote for Fiscal Cliff Deal
WASHINGTON, DC -- When the U.S. Senate voted on the compromise plan to avoid the fiscal cliff, both of Missouri's Senators ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 4 AM
Missouri City teen wins Kalathilakam Award
At the 6th Houston Knanaya Catholic Society Yuvajanolsavam Competition, 13 year-old Rhea Neycheril from Missouri City, Texas took home the prized ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 3 AM
No. 3 sports story of 2012: Weems, Garrison among Missouri State basketball's ...
Weems and Garrison did lead their teams to regular-season Missouri Valley Conference championships. For the Bears, their 2011 title is the ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 2 AM
Senate approves fiscal cliff legislation 89-8
Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state in second termMore >>. Obama nominates Massachusetts Sen. John ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 1 AM
Missouri History Museum President Resigns
As part of his separation agreement, Archibald will receive $566,827.83 in payment for 393 days of accrued vacation, before taxes, and ...
Posted on 1.1.13 at 12 AM
Missouri's minimum wage increase will boost economic growth
While stagnant wages and sluggish job growth continue to cloud the post-recession recovery, a bright spot exists on the horizon in ...

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