3+ week, 2+ day ago   (415+ words) EDMONTON, Alberta -- Japan’s Miyu Yamashita and Nasa Hataoka made eight birdies each, but Yamashita’s round of 8-under 62 was one better than her countrywoman’s, and she took a one-stroke lead after Thursday’s first round at the CPKC Women’s Open. Hataoka got…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (531+ words) DALLAS -- As summer winds down, family physicians across the country are welcoming children and their families for annual checkups, sports physicals and other visits before the first school bell rings. Amid the rush and changing routines, one conversation often comes…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (319+ words) COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri and Missouri 4-H are making it easier for 4-H members to become Tigers through a partnership that guarantees admission for eligible students while strengthening the pipeline of future leaders for the state. Missouri 4-H…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (868+ words) Rain slicked the dropoff lines across Jefferson City on Wednesday morning, but inside the city's faith-based schools, summer vacation ended with student-led skits, brand new facilities and a push for mentorship. Inside Calvary Lutheran High School, the atmosphere was anything…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1683+ words) It sounds like a straightforward feel-good story. A parent realizes that teachers are spending their own money on classroom supplies, so she creates a donation program. The initial response from teachers and donors is enthusiastic. That's how it started for…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (585+ words) Children can thrive when given more choices for after-school activities. That's what the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City heard when surveying parents -- and Boys & Girls Club staff members agreed. "I do think that when kids get choices instead of…...