For the Native American tribe, see Missouri tribe.

For the North American river, see Missouri River.

Missouri (, , , or , named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning "town of the large canoes", is a central state in the United States. It is considered by most of its inhabitants to be a Midwestern state, but it has many Southern cultural influences. The state's nickname is the Show-MeState The Mississippi and Missouri rivers are the two large rivers which flow through the state.

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Kansas City Star: Local News

Way to fund jail disputed
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:08:00 -0500
Take Interstate 35 south to Gardner, hang a right and before long you'll see a flurry of construction where a 554-bed jail expansion is quickly emerging.
Kansas City rugby community hosts Heartland 7s qualifier tournament
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:35:00 -0500
No stadium. No big crowds. If there are bleachers at all, it's likely they won't be filled.
Minister preaches political involvement
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:35:00 -0500
Rick Scarborough of Vision America is on a Christian mission in Johnson County, but he isn't there to save souls.
Comic book convention draws those looking for a prized find
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:44:00 -0500
The Kansas City Comic Book Convention had the feel of a library Saturday morning as about 30 collectors quietly thumbed through boxes, searching for a bargain or prized issue.
Special assistant attorney general requested in suit against Blunt over e-mail records
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:35:00 -0500
JEFFERSON CITY | The Missouri attorney general's office Friday asked a judge to appoint a special assistant attorney general in the pending lawsuit against Gov. Matt Blunt over e-mail records.
Defendant in ‘Precious Doe' murder case complains about access to lawyer, jail conditions
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:35:00 -0500
A Jackson County judge agreed Friday to help a capital murder defendant arrange more regular phone contact with his lawyer and look into his recreation issues.

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ColumbiaTribune.com - News

Crane defends his trial conduct; Lawyer’s e-mails kept from defense.
By JOE MEYER of the Tribune’s staff Testimony ended yesterday in the post-conviction relief hearing for convicted murderer Ryan Ferguson with former Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Crane the last witness to testify.
Programs viewed as a lifeline; Paquin tenants sing praises of activities.
By KAT HUGHES of the Tribune’s staff Next week, Paquin Tower residents Ralph and Claudia Wade will celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary by walking to Ernie’s Café and Steakhouse and having breakfast with their daughter, granddaughters and a group of fellow residents.
Major veterans’ groups oppose Baker health plan
By JASON ROSENBAUM of the Tribune’s staff In her bid for Congress, state Rep. Judy Baker has commonly mentioned a plan that would allow veterans in the Veterans Affairs health-care program to use local providers instead of VA hospitals.

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