Week in review: Komen and Planned Parenthood top the news

Follow the link to see our roundup of the top national and international news stories of the week.

Today in the news: Komen changes mind on Planned Parenthood

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

Boonville Buzz

Check out this week's Boonville Buzz, our video look back at what happened around town this week.

Backhoe causes power outage

According to Boonville Police Department Lt. Bob Welliver, a backhoe has caused a minor power outage along Jefferson Road.

One Lane of Westbound I-70 Closed at Missouri River Bridge Due to Crash

A vehicle crash has closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the Missouri River Bridge in Cooper County. Emergency personnel are at the scene. Motorists in the area are advised to use caution, expect delays and find alternate routes if possible.

Boonville High Happenings

Check out this video, produced and made by Boonville High Students about what's been going on there recently.

McDonald's spruces up signage

The sign at the Boonville McDonald's, 490 Americana, is undergoing a facelift.

The morning after: UOI begins picking up the pieces

A devastating fire destroyed Unlimited Opportunities yesterday, and investigators are still determining cause. In the mean time, the people who were helped on a daily basis or employed by Unlimited Opportunities are still in need.

2012 Cutest Baby Contest winners announced

The Boonville Daily News is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Cutest Baby Contest.

Sander's shot with 3.2 seconds left propels Boonville's JV past Mexico in OT

Nothing like winning the game on a last-second shot in overtime. But that’s exactly what the Boonville boys junior varsity basketball team did last night in the championship in the Mexico JV Tournament.
While playing to a 46-46 tie at the end of regulation, JV coach Kent Peterson said freshman Ethan Sander hit a shot with 3.2 seconds left in overtime to lead the Pirates past Mexico 50-49.

Edwards powers Lady Pirates past Makrshall 52-41 in NCMC

If forgetting her shoes for last night’s game against the Marshall Owls was the worst thing Boonville freshman Morgan Edwards could do, she should do it more often.

Today in the news: Group wants sugar regulated like tobacco

Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, the top news and the quote of the day.

From the editor: Forgetting and remembering

Tuesday was the end of the month, and I had this resounding feeling in the back of my head. Like something was wrong. Like I forgot something. (It's the same one I get when I leave a Sharpie in my pants pocket and put them in the wash.)

After a few bouts of tossing and turning in bed, I realized that it's the end of the month. Time to pay rent. Of course. Duh.

So I guess I get that way about some stories I write, too. Sometimes there's a nagging hole in it, shining like a laser pointer in my eye, begging for attention. And sometimes I miss them.

Weather: Clear and warm today, wet tomorrow

Mostly sunny today, with a high near 63. Southeast wind between 3 and 7 mph.

Increasing clouds tonight, with a low around 43. East southeast wind between 7 and 9 mph.

Video: Unlimited Opportunities Fire

Here's a video from the scene of the Unlimited Opportunities fire on Thursday morning.

Patience pays off for Boehm

Evan Boehm arrived on the practice fields of Lee's Summit West in the summer of 2008. He had a verbal offer from the University of Missouri, yet he didn't have a starting spot on the Titans' varsity squad.

Pirates drop regular season finale against Kirksville, 69-12

Going up against one of the top teams in the state in Class 2 isn’t exactly what the Boonville Pirates wrestling team had in mind last night in the regular season finale at Kirksville.

Photo Gallery: Unlimited Opportunities fire

A morning fire gutted Unlimited Opportunities, 1620 West Ashley Road, on Thursday.

Check out this photo gallery from the fire.

Unlimited Opportunities leveled by morning fire

Unlimited Opportunities Inc., 1620 West Ashley Road in Boonville, has been gutted by a devastating morning fire, calling crews from two counties to counter the blaze.

According to the Boonville Police Department, a fire alarm call was placed to Unlimited Opportunities at 7:34 a.m., and crews were dispatched. Lynn Kellner, assistant manager of human resources, said the fire was noticed in a warehouse about 7:30, and the building was evacuated shortly thereafter.

Today in the news: Facebook seeks $5 billion IPO

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