By Maria Carter
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Kansas City, MO – University of Missouri officials pledged their commitment to the Big 12 yesterday, even though they never received an offer from the Big Ten.
Missouri education officials have voted to adopt national academic standards for reading and math.
Missouri is getting nearly $11 million as its share of a pair of national settlements with pharmaceutical companies accused of illegal marketing.
A Union Pacific freight train has been moved off a sagging bridge near the south-central Kansas town of Wellington.
Two former employees of the Wyandotte County government's treasurer's office have been charged with theft.
The Kansas City Royals established a season high for runs last night as they outslugged the Houston Astros 15-7 at Kauffman Stadium.