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Harrisburg woman hurt in 63 accident
A Harrisburg woman fell asleep at the wheel last night and struck another vehicle while traveling southbound on Highway 63 near Ashland, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.
Missouri Encourages Hunters to Share the Harvest on Opening Weekend of 2009 Firearms Deer Season
Ashland, MO - infoZine - Share the Harvest, a public-private partnership that provides meat to families in need across Missouri, expects to increase its annual collection of venison by more than 75 percent over the next three years, using economic incentives awarded today by Gov.
Homicide victim's roommate testifies against accused shooter
A roommate of murder victim Nate Bentley testified Wednesday that he recognized the accused killer's photo on the news because of his "sunken eyes." Jordan Davis, 24, said he told police after the robbery that he didn't know any of the three intruders who came into the apartment he shared with Bentley because the three had covered their mouths and ...
Salvation Army taking applications for Christmas assistance
The Salvation Army is taking applications for Christmas assistance Nov. 2 to Nov.
DNR demotes three managers in ongoing agency shuffle
Three top officials of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources lost their management jobs late yesterday as part of a continuing shakeup of the agency.
Columbia won't be the only city in Boone County searching for a new mayor this coming April.
FEMA flood maps leave out Huntsdale
Officials from central Missouri towns say preliminary flood insurance maps presented by the Federal Emergency Management Agency this week were incomplete and based on old information.
A visitor receives the swine flu vaccine at the Southern Boone County Senior Center on Monday, Oct.
Soggy streets of Hartsburg to fill up for annual pumpkin fest
Cool, wet conditions might keep crowds down at the annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival, but those who do brave the chill can expect more vendors and extra-colorful pumpkins.
Racecar driver helps Ashland boy facing illness
An Ashland youngester facing illness was presented with a special gift Thursday afternoon.
The South Butt takes on the North Face -- and more
The North Face to Missouri Teen: No Ifs, Ands or "South Butts" Meet Jimmy Winkelmann, or as his lawyer affectionately refers to his client, "Little Jimmy." At the tender age of eighteen, the St.
'Stressful and Exhausting': Missouri's First Poet Laureate Reflects on His Tenure
In January 2008, Walter Bargen of Ashland, Missouri was tapped to be the state's first Poet Laureate .
Mother holds benefit in memory of late daughter
COLUMBIA Two years ago on Oct. 13, Lisa Forbis lost her 18-year-old daughter, Whitney Bentlage, in a fatal car accident.
New alternative school gives second chance to Ashland students
Kaylee Silvers dropped out of high school during her sophomore year. She lived on her own for a while but struggled to pay the bills, she said.
Janet Johnson started Mid-Missouri Drug Testing Collections in 2000. It was based out of Johnson's Ashland home and operated from a 22-foot recreational vehicle.
Dog beaten, left to die in Callaway County
Mid-Missouri Traveler: Avenue of Flags Friday, September 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM Mid-Missouri Traveler: Take a trip to Ashland and check out the Avenue of Flags.
Mid-Missouri Traveler: Avenue of Flags
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. ASHLAND, MO -- If you drive by Ashland on Highway 63, you've no doubt seen a row of American flags near the city water tower.
Kids and parents gathered at the Southern Boone County Library in Ashland Saturday to participate in Lego Mania.
12-year-old hurt in pedestrian accident
A 12-year-old boy was injured this morning when an Ashland man driving on Route M hit him, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.
From left, Alyssa Dement, 5, Lexie Geissert, 5, Lexi Branson, 8, and Hayley Klemme, 5, of the Southern Boone Girl Scouts, toss candy to parade goers during the annual Cattleman Days Rodeo parade in downtown Ashland on Saturday.