by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | Sports Features
The NHL trading deadline passes at three o’clock this afternoon, but the Blues aren’t likely to make any major deals. The Blues have been playing so well, that GM Larry Pleau is hesitant to tinker with his team’s chemistry. Also, the Blues made their...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | Sports Features
The College of the Ozarks is one win away from a national championship. C of O has been hosting the NAIA division two tournament in Point Lookout for the last week, and last night, the Bobcats hit a miracle shot to reach the championship game. Adam Ipock banked one in...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | News
An effort to protect the family farmer runs into some resistance in the Missouri House. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Sam Leake of Center has met with some who oppose a state version of the federal Packer and Stockyards Act. Frustration with how the federal...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | Sports Features
While the Royals work out in Baseball city, Florida, the focus at home is on finding a new owner. The Royals board of directors reportedly met monday to discuss the bids of potential owners, but the board made no statement. The potential owners for the team are...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | Sports Features
In a B game Monday, Andy Benes finally had a good outing. Benes pitched four innings against the Expos, striking out five and walking none. He allowed one run, on a solo homer. The Cards fell to the Mets 6-2 in their main game, as pitcher Luther Hackman gave up a pair...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | Education
A Missouri Congressman says a proposal of his for this session of Congress simply aims to make the federal government keep its word. Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt says Congress should redirect the $2-and-a-half Billion increase in the federal education...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | Sports Features
Ahhhh, March. The coming of spring, when the sports world turns its focus to…. football? Yes, spring football practice is underway for the Missouri Tigers. The Tigers began spring drills Monday in Columbia. Mizzou is missing running back Taurean Rollins out of...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | Sports Features
Missouri coach Quin Snyder has been named rookie coach of the year by Basketball Times. Snyder replaced Norm Stewart, who retired after last season. Snyder has collected more wins than any first year coach in Mizzou history, with 18 thus far. Snyder will lead the...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | Sports Features
The NCAA wrestling championships get underway in St. Louis this week. The tournament runs Thursday through Saturday at the Kiel Center, with college wrestlers from all over the nation competing. Tickets to the event have sold extremely well. 15,500 all-session tickets...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | News
Missouri Chamber of Commerce officials say Missouri should look to Arizona to see the dangers of a public campaign finance proposal. The group “Missouri Voters for Fair Elections” wants to establish a $13-Million fund available for candidates who agree to...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | News
Federal money will be coming to Missouri to offset some of the costs of fighting wildfires in the Lake of the Ozarks area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse the state for 70 percent of any expenses topping 56-thousand dollars. The state emergency...
by admin | Mar 14, 2000 | News
Paddlefish season starts tomorrow under some new rules from the conservation department. “Keepers” will have to be bigger this year. The new rules require any paddlefish that is less than 34 inches long to be thrown back. The measurement is from the eye to...
