American Italian Pasta Co. reports much higher third-quarter profits on lower revenueKANSAS CITY, Mo. — American Italian Pasta Co. says its third-quarter profits were above Wall Street estimates despite an almost 7 percent slump in sales. No shoes, no service, baby: Burger King admits error in trying to boot bootie-less 6-month-oldSUNSET HILLS, Mo. — Like most restaurants, the Burger King in this St. Louis suburb has a no shoes, no shirt, no service policy. Mom who was put on trial in Missouri cyberbullying case asks to use the Internet againST. LOUIS — A mother who was tried on accusations she was involved in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old Missouri girl who committed suicide wants to use the Internet again. Missouri mom who was put on trial in cyberbullying case can use the Internet again, judge saysST. LOUIS — A Missouri mother who was tried on accusations she was involved in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide has been told she can use the Internet again. CenturyLink reports smaller second-quarter profits as revenue declinesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Telecommunications company CenturyLink, which changed its name from CenturyTel Inc. last month after purchasing Embarq Corp., on Thursday said its second-quarter profits fell 25 percent. Employee of Mo. group home destroyed in 2006 fatal fire pleads guilty to federal theft chargeJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A former employee at a Missouri group home where 11 people died in a 2006 fire has pleaded guilty to a federal theft charge involving Medicaid payments. Navigator Garmin posts lower earnings, but beats estimates, says worst of revenue decline overKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. on Wednesday reported sharply lower second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, but beat Wall Street estimates and said the worst of its sales decline may be over. Its shares surged almost 24 percent. Voters approve tax to sustain emergency operations at rural Missouri hospital through 2011OSCEOLA, Mo. — Voters have approved a property tax to keep the emergency room open and ambulances running at a rural western Missouri hospital that had warned of possible deaths if the measure failed. Government report takes up cost of raising a child, says its $221,000 through age 17ST. LOUIS — It’s no secret that raising children can be expensive, but how about nearly a quarter of a million dollars expensive? For rural hospitals, move to digitize records on federal incentive carries costs, and risksOSCEOLA, Mo. — Electronic medical records are a life-or-death issue at Sac-Osage Hospital — not necessarily just for the patients, but for the hospital itself. Sheriff to take new look at 20-year-old murder of Mo. farm wife after AP investigationCOLUMBIA, Mo. — A Missouri sheriff said Monday that he will take a fresh look at the 1990 slaying of a farm wife after an Associated Press review raised questions about the investigation. 5 killed in head-on collision on rural Mo. highway; corner says there were no skid marksFARMINGTON, Mo. — Five people were killed in a head-on collision on a two-lane highway in rural eastern Missouri. Housing begins to reverse 3-year recession in every US region, but 2nd half looks rockyIt was — note the past tense — the worst housing recession anyone but survivors of the Great Depression can remember. A look at government subsidies for flights in and out of rural communitiesMore than 100 communities in 32 states and Puerto Rico benefit from taxpayer-susidized air service. Costs of the program have spiraled to $175 million or more for the upcoming budget year. The subsidies can amount to hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars for each passenger ticket. Below are communities that benefit from the program, and the per ticket subsidy, in dollars, according to the Senate Appropriations Committee: Gay-rights activists: Struggle continues for basic rights; marriage equality is secondaryCLAYTON, Mo. — Gay marriage and gays in the military may dominate the headlines, but activists in many states say their fight is much more fundamental: basic rights and protections against discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation. KC Southern reports steep drop in second-quarter profits as shipments and fuel surcharges fallKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Regional railroad operator Kansas City Southern reported a much smaller second-quarter profit Thursday as the economy and lower fuel prices slashed revenue by 30 percent. Recession helps Missouri wine school lure grape growers hoping to turn hobby into careerCOLUMBIA, Mo. — Soured on the real estate market, Columbia broker Bob Walters has found what he hopes is a more fruitful pursuit: growing grapes for wine. Downsized banker Mary Becker also is dabbling in the business, planting vines on the 120 acres south of Kansas City. American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in St. Louis due to bird strike; no one hurtST. LOUIS — An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in St. Louis after a bird was pulled into an engine. Sprint Nextel reports larger loss in 2nd-qtr as revenue, subscribers sinkKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Investors pummeled Sprint Nextel Corp.’s shares Wednesday after the nation’s third-largest wireless carrier said it continued to hemorrhage some of its most valuable customers during the second quarter despite the introduction of the glitzy Palm Pre smartphone. Arch Coal slumps to a loss as miners slash production to meet falling energy demandST. LOUIS — Arch Coal, one of the world’s biggest coal producers, said Friday that it slumped to a second-quarter loss that was much larger than Wall Street expected, citing a 20 percent drop in sales and production cutbacks. Government considers 7 states for mercury storage site, but most say they don’t want itRICHLAND, Wash. — The federal government is trying to find a location to store the nation’s excess mercury deposits, with seven states being considered. But the government is quickly finding out that very few people want the stuff. Kansas City to pay $550,000 to settle discrimination lawsuit over comments by mayor’s wifeKANSAS CITY, Mo. — City officials agreed Thursday to pay a former mayoral aide $550,000 to settle a lawsuit over comments made by the mayor’s wife, who has faced criticism for her role in her husband’s administration. MEMC Electronic Materials’ 2nd-quarter profit plunges on continued economic slumpST. PETERS, Mo. — Silicon wafer maker MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter profit plunged as sales were cut in half. Homes may be tough to find for hundreds of pit bulls seized in nationwide dogfighting raidsST. LOUIS — As teams begin evaluating hundreds of pit bulls seized in the largest U.S. raid on dogfighters, the Humane Society of Missouri has issued an urgent call to rescue groups to help find homes for the dogs deemed eligible for adoption. Bill to allow people to carry concealed guns from state to state fails in close Senate voteWASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday rejected letting people carry hidden guns in 48 states if they have a concealed weapon permit in any one of them, a rare victory for gun control advocates in a Democratic-controlled Congress that has been friendly to the gun lobby. Peabody Energy’s 2Q earnings slide; tumbling shares drag down other major producersST. LOUIS — Peabody Energy’s second-quarter earnings tumbled by two-thirds, falling well short of Wall Street expectations as the coal miner released a long-awaited, full-year outlook far lower than analyst forecasts. Peabody Energy’s 2Q earnings slide on flat productionST. LOUIS — Peabody Energy’s second-quarter earnings tumbled by two-thirds, falling well short of Wall Street expectations, and the coal miner released a full-year outlook that will likely disappoint as well. Researchers: Apollo moon rocks still offering clues to origins of solar system, life on EarthST. LOUIS — Forty years after the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic lunar landing, the rocks they collected are still helping researchers learn more about the moon, the solar system, even about how life on Earth began. Researchers say Apollo 11 moon rocks still give clues to solar systemST. LOUIS — Forty years after the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic lunar landing, the rocks they collected are still helping researchers learn about the moon and the solar system. Cronkite to be buried in Missouri after Manhattan funeral; memorial planned at Lincoln CenterNEW YORK — Walter Cronkite’s final resting place will be next to his late wife in Missouri, where the two first met, his chief of staff said Saturday. |
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