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• Five Finalists Selected in Name the Train Contest
  Voting Runs Through Jan. 23, 2009
• More Young Americans Volunteer to Teach in Needy Areas
  By Brian Padden - This year a group called Teach For America saw a 36 percent spike in applications. The organization recruits college graduates to help fill a teacher shortage in economically disadvantaged areas of America.
• Gov. Blunt Grants Pardons, Allows Parole Hearing
  Gov. Matt Blunt announced his decision to pardon Scott Flentge, Joy Howard Marshall, Sharo Shirshekan, and Joseph Siebrasse who all were convicted of non-violent offenses years ago and have since become and remained law-abiding citizens. In addition, the governor announced action to allow a parole hearing for Gregory Naeger.
• Missouri Celebrates Environmental Triumphs in 2008
  With citizens preparing to celebrate the new year, Missourians have additional reason to celebrate as they look back on several major environmental accomplishments that will mean a cleaner, healthier 2009.
• America's Most Literate Cities Ranked
  Sixth edition of national survey of literacy practices in America's largest cities.
• Facebook Generation Learning Social, Technical Skills Online
  Worried about the amount of time today’s kids spend texting, chatting, blogging, gaming and Facebook-ing? Don’t.
• "Treecycle" Your Holiday Tree
  In a few days, you will take down your holiday tree, but have you thought about what you’re going to do with it?
• Southeast Community Center Is Open for Business
  Winter Session Classes Begin Early January
• Overland Park Resident’s Concept Voted Most Likely to Change Unsafe Habits
  Ad on drinking and driving addresses the problem among often ignored population
• MU Professor Recommends Changing Drivers' Perceptions of Law Enforcement to Deter Drinking and Driving
  Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that an estimated 2 million drunk drivers with three or more convictions will be on the roads this holiday season.