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“Coming Out” stories: The freedom and loss of saying “I’m an atheist”

Kellie Kotraba — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:56:59 +0000

The role of religious affiliation in the United States is changing.

According to a recent survey from the Pew Forum, one in five Americans is not affiliated with any religion.

Springfield OKs marijuana ballot

Associated Press — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:30:04 +0000

Springfield officials have certified the signatures on a petition that seeks to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in the city.

Springfield marijuana petition short on signatures

Associated Press — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:44:27 +0000

Supporters of a petition to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in Springfield are running out of time to collect enough signatures to get the issue on the November ballot.

Springfield marijuana petition submitted

Associated Press — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:58:36 +0000

Activists have submitted a petition that seeks to decriminalize marijuana in Springfield.

The Springfield News-Leader reported that petitions with more than 2,500 signatures were submitted Friday to the Springfield city clerk.

Assistant City Clerk Anita Cotter says about 2,100 valid signatures are needed to move the petition forward to City Council, which could pass the petition or submit it to a vote.

Show-Me Cannabis Regulation board member Maranda Reynolds says the group continues collecting signatures in case some of the ones it submitted aren't useable.

McCaskill under extra security after supposed threat

Associated Press — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:27:18 +0000

Sen. Claire McCaskill has extra security in place following a comment at a Tea Party rally last week.

Newscast for May 8, 2012

Chris McDaniel — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:25:47 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA News room, including:

The state of the state budget.
McCaskill's security precautions.
A Springfield mayor's resignation.

Springfield mayor resigns

Associated Press — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:03:20 +0000

Springfield Mayor Jim O'Neal is leaving the job, effective immediately.

O'Neal announced his resignation Monday after a city council meeting. He said business and family pressures had prevented him from concentrating on his duties as mayor. O'Neal owns O & S Trucking.

Missouri medical school looking to add second campus

Emily Hauger — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:42:01 +0000

The MU School of Medicine announced a partnership today with two hospitals.