Families make tough decisions to stay afloat

Some forgo cable, caller ID and luxuries to make it through these hard times.

High school achievers intrigued by in-state options

While these students are making the grades for entrance into Ivy League schools, money crunches force them to reconsider college close to home.

Columbia parents keep economic stress away from children

Parents find themselves saying no more often, making some worry that economic troubles should not be a part of their children's life.

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Russ Mitchell, right, news anchor of The Early Show on CBS, speaks with students of the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop during a tour of KOMU-TV on July 17. Mitchell, an alumnus of the workshop, coached students on broadcast and convergence journalism practices.

Journalist hopefuls descend on MU

By ELIZABETH MALUTA

For 10 days in July, journalist hopefuls from across the United States come together for the Missouri Urban Journalism Workshop, which MU hosted. The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund sponsors the program.READ MORE

Economy takes toll on school districts

Long-time Fulton Public School bus driver must adjust to new route because of consolidation. More than $87,000 was cut from the transportation department.