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A big explosion sends the final two sections of the westbound Blanchette Bridge into the Missouri River. Crews used explosives Tuesday to take down the sections of the bridge that connects St. Louis and St. Charles counties along Interstate 70. The work is part of a $63 million rehabilitation project.

I-70 Blanchette Bridge Rehab Ahead of Schedule

MoDOT expects to open the westbound portion of the bridge by late summer.

2013/05/17

(JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Study: 74% of Missourians Ban Smoking in Their Homes

Do you allow people to smoke in your home? What about in your car?

2013/05/17

Getty/Larry Busacca

Actor John Goodman’s Honorary Degree Delayed

Missouri State University says actor John Goodman will not receive an honorary degree from the Springfield school on Friday as scheduled.

2013/05/17

(Press photo of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon)

Second Injury Fund Compromise Sent to Gov. Nixon

“We haven’t run from it, we’ve embraced it and it’s been a heavy lift,” House Speaker Tim Jones said.

2013/05/17

File photo of a gun. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Missouri Bill Lets County Sheriffs Print Concealed Weapons Permits

Missouri’s county sheriffs would become responsible for printing concealed weapons permits instead of the state Revenue Department under legislation sent to the governor Thursday.

2013/05/17

UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Missouri Lawmakers Approve Veterans Court Bill

Lawmakers have approved legislation allowing the expansion of special courts to handle current and former military personnel.

2013/05/17

Jefferson City, MO

Missouri Legislature Nears Mandatory Quitting Time

The agenda for the final day could also include one last attempt in the Senate to refer a transportation sales tax to the 2014 ballot.

2013/05/17

Jefferson City 4, Gettyy Images, Dennis McDonald

Missouri Lawmakers Pass Changes to Workers’ Comp Claims

The legislation replenishing an insolvent state fund for disabled workers and changing the way people get compensation for job-related illnesses.

2013/05/16

The Ellisville council chambers reached fire capacity with 15 minutes to-go before Wednesday's meeting started.
(KMOX/Michael Calhoun)

Ellisville Council Deadlocks on Reinstating Mayor

The 3-3 tie came after passionate pleas from residents. “There will be no moving forward until this is resolved.”

2013/05/16

Jefferson City, MO

Missouri Lawmakers say Criminal Code Overhaul Must Wait

The measure (HB210) is the product of a Missouri Bar committee charged with updating the criminal code for the first time since 1979.

2013/05/16

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