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Friday, October 30, 2009

Missouri soldier dies of injuries suffered in Afghanistan

by Steve Walsh on October 30, 2009

in Military

The Pentagon has announced a soldier from Malden, Missouri has died as a result of injuries suffered October 23rd in Wardak, Afghanistan.

22-year-old Army Specialist Robert K. Charlton died Tuesday at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. The Defense Department says Charlton’s fatal injuries were the result of a non-combat related incident. [click to continue…]

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Rains close schools, roads, causing floods

by Bob Priddy 10/30/09 12:56 PM

Two, three, four–and more–inches of rain in various parts of Missouri have pushed creeks and rivers over their banks. Numerous roads are blocked.
Some schools have close because of flooded roads. Among the districts closing schools–Potosi and Silex. Some districts in eastern Missouri are closing early today.
The major rivers are on the rise.
The National Weather Service [...]

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Dept. of Labor: Workplace accidents, deaths, on the rise

by Jessica Machetta 10/30/09 12:46 PM

An average of nine Missourians are killed on the job per month. In September, that number jumped to 15. The Department of Labor is pointing to tough economic times as the reason for the increase.
The Department says the majority of workplace fatalities are in the construction and agricultural industries.
Amid a recent spike in injuries and [...]

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D-II Football playoff race heats up

by Bill Pollock 10/30/09 10:55 AM

There are just two weeks left in the regular season for the Division II football schedule and we have two Missouri schools who can just about clinch punch their tickets for post-season with wins, while another needs to finish the season strong for an outside chance. Northwest Missouri State, 2nd in their regional rankings have [...]

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MU-Baylor hillside seats go on sale Monday

by Bill Pollock 10/30/09 10:42 AM

The University of Missouri Department of Athletics has announced that general admission hillside tickets to Mizzou’s game against Baylor on Nov. 7 will be available for purchase beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. General admission tickets are $26 each.

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