Shoppers Turn to Layaway in Tough Economy (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks) (Nixa, MO) -- A tough economy means holiday shoppers have already started budgeting, if not shopping, for gifts. This year, businesses say they're seeing a common trend in the way people pay for those items.

Collection of Soil and Water Samples Underway in Camden County, MO (Kansas City InfoZine) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently sampling soil and water from private wells at residences in Camden County, Mo.