Stories from Saturday, July 7, 2012

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Missouri businessman John Brunner enthusiastically endorsed Mitt Romney for president Friday night, but his two rival GOP Senate candidates appeared more hesitant to do so as they clashed during the first -- and perhaps last -- televised debate before the August primary election...

Daisy from my garden after watering.

Today is Saturday, July 7, the 189th day of 2012. There are 177 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 7, 1937, the Second Sino-Japanese War erupted into full-scale conflict as Imperial Japanese forces attacked the Marco Polo Bridge in Beijing. (The end of the fighting coincided with the conclusion of World War II.)...

After months of study and debate, the Cape Girardeau City Council has decided to proceed with a city-owned and -operated transfer station, where trash would be compacted and hauled to a regional landfill. Charley Pride, John Schneider, John Conlee, Holly Dunn and the Forester Sisters will highlight a week of entertainment at the 132nd SEMO District Fair; this year's fair will begin Sept. 14...