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Longtime UMB Bank employee set to retire
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Born in 1946, Robert Brinkman was just a teenager when he started working for UMB Bank in 1964. Always a numbers kind of guy, Mr. Brinkman intentionally planned his retirement ... Jennifer Hall
Police warn of impostor 06:56 p.m. (1)
An imposter claiming to be a member of the St. Joseph Police Department attempted to seize a women Monday in the parking lot of the ... More
Death toll reaches four in fire 10:27 a.m. (11)
The death toll has reached four in a fire early Monday at 2326 S. 10th St. More
Worth the hype? 02.08.10 (9)
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Shutoffs increase despite aid
Electric and natural gas utilities in Missouri and nationwide say they are shutting off more customers this year because of unpaid bills. Missouri Gas Energy shut off slightly more customers in 2009 than in 2008, ... Kristin Hoppa
Benton girls get crucial MEC win against Smithville
SMITHVILLE, Mo. — A little consistency went a long, long way for Benton’s Shelbee Cox. The 5-foot-9 senior delivered on her tremendous potential Saturday night during a crucial, 48-32 victory against Smithville, the defending Midland ... Andy Meyer
Worth the hype?
You know something’s big when it overshadows a presidential address. Nearly two weeks ago, Apple unveiled its new iPad tablet in San Francisco and stole the day’s headlines. Why not? The hype had been building ... Shea Conner
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Trends for '10
Three days after the monster known as “Avatar” hit theaters, I received an e-mail press release from Paramount Pictures. It ...
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A cause for movement
Folk rocker Langhorne Slim’s strength also gets him the most ... More
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A fan’s favorites
Cafe Acoustic was where everybody knew Jeremy Kitchen’s name. He ... More
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This is: ‘Neil Underwater’ by Anne Kufahl
This is: ‘Neil Underwater’ by Anne Kufahl More
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Let the form filling begin
Taxpayers may greet the new year in search of refunds, but they also have questions that could affect their returns. Ray Scherer
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