From the daily archives:

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

A reported hostage taking in downtown Jefferson City turned out to be nothing serious, but the investigation continues as authorities try to determine what led to the situation that saw law enforcement descend on the Governor Office Building to determine whether there was any validity to the report they had received.

In a late afternoon news conference at the Jefferson City Police Department, three hours after the “all clear” sign had been given and roads that had been blockaded were opened to traffic again, police could verify what led to their being called to the building, but made it clear they were still looking for answers as to exactly what happened. [click to continue…]

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New Blue Book is out

by Jessica Machetta 11/10/09 6:49 PM

Missouri’s new Blue Book has been released.
Secretary of State Robin Carnahan hosted members of the Missouri National Guard — whom the official manual honors this year — in the Capitol Rotunda.
The book is made available to schools, libraries, the press and the public. Carnahan says this year’s edition features photos from around the state and [...]

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German diplomat says fall of Wall breeds hope

by Brent Martin 11/10/09 5:51 PM

A German diplomat says no one should underestimate what the fall of the Berlin Wall meant for Germany and for all who live under oppressive regimes.
German Information Center USA Director Bernd von Muenchow-Pohl says the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Wall at Westminster College in Fulton was a great experience. [...]

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All clear given for downtown Jefferson City office building

by Brent Martin 11/10/09 12:19 PM

Jefferson City and State Highway Patrol SWAT teams have found nothing in their floor-by-floor search of an office building about a block and a half from the State Capitol and south of the Governor’s Mansion and have given an all clear signal.
Apparently, there was nothing to a call reporting a possible hostage situation at the Governor’s [...]

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Ressel nominated for Groza Award

by Bill Pollock 11/10/09 10:45 AM

Missouri sophomore placekicker Grant Ressel, a native of Jackson, MO. is a semifinalist for the 2009 Lou Groza Award, which goes to the nation’s top placekicker. Ressel is one of 20 semifinalists up for the award.

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