Here’s a look at some of the city, county and state government stories coming from area news outlets.

ACLU seeks to block new Missouri worship-disruption law

Associated Press reports that the American Civil Liberties Union is seeking a preliminary injunction to block the law to intentionally disturb or interrupt a “house of worship.”

Teachers to vote on choice of representation 

Ashley Crawford and Elizabeth Scheltens of the Columbia Missourian report that Columbia public school teachers now have two choices for representation when they vote on Oct. 11.

Columbia remembers 9/11 on Patriot Day

Catherine Rolwes of the Columbia Missourian reports various events today in Columbia honoring victims of 9/11.

Nixon extends drought declaration 

Associated Press reports Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is extending the drought declaration through mid-November.

Two years after fall at bar, legal action continues

Brennan David of the Columbia Daily Tribune reports that police say the result of this fall was an eye-opening incident for businesses that serve alcohol.

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