Slideshow

By Vinti Singh and Mu Li  ¦   Robert Lampe, Dawn Culbertson and Chioma Anyanwu talk about Gail Shen's Chinatown store, which closed its doors on Saturday, Feb. 2. Customers gathered to shop one last time and reminisce about Gail and her downtown landmark.

By Tyson Anderson  ¦   Four years ago, Amtrak removed all ticket agents from the Jefferson City station, and that left passengers without a place to wait for trains and no one to help them on their way. A volunteer program was started to reopen the station and provide help for passengers. Volunteer Malcolm Epstein has been a dedicated volunteer since this program began.

By Kyle Wayne Stewart  ¦   Take a peek into the daily life of Elaine Walker as she goes about her day as a farmer. Also, learn a little more about Annie's Project, a program sponsored by University Extension that seeks to empower farm women to be better business partners.

By Missourian staff  ¦   The rising crime rate in Columbia was discussed at the community action meeting held Tuesday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Community members were encouraged to present their questions to a panel that included Mayor Darwin Hindman, officer Mike Hayes, and Lorenzo Lawson from the Youth Empowerment Zone.

By ANN HERMES/Missourian  ¦   The new Biogas Energy Plant opened at the landfill on Tuesday. The new plant will supply as much as 1.5 percent of the city's energy next year.

By Sheila Johnson  ¦   Click here for an inside look at a party fit for a princess.

By Missourian staff  ¦   A slide show that demonstrates what makes Rockbridge Senior High unique.

By Stephanie Sanchez  ¦   Principal Beverly Borduin provides a brief history of Grant Elementary.

By Missourian staff  ¦   A slideshow focusing on Derby Ridge Elementary.

By Francisco Fisher  ¦   Principal Elaine Hassemer explains the role of diversity at Paxton-Keeley.

By Nathan SKid  ¦   Principal Ben Tilley explains what makes Fairview Elementary unique.

By ASHLEY SMITH  ¦   Columbia public schools were closed Monday, find out what some of the kids did on their day off.

By MISSOURIAN STAFF  ¦   A collection of shots from MU's game against OU. MU lost the championship game 38 to 17.

By MISSOURIAN STAFF  ¦   Thousands of Missouri fans traveled to Texas for Saturday's Big 12 championship game and many took in some of the sights in San Antonio.

By Missourian staff  ¦   Click here to see MU fans gear up for Saturday's big game.

By Vinti Singh  ¦   Professional land surveyor Tim Reed explains why calculating topography is important and shows some of the tools his crew uses when evaluating the site of the new high school. Get a preview of the St. Charles Road Development property before construction begins.

By Missourian staff  ¦   Adam Guy is just 23, but he already owns five businesses: Direct Wristbands, The Upper Crust, Cold Stone Creamery, the Elm Street Ballroom and the Magic of Adam Guy.

By Missourian Staff  ¦   Hundreds of spectators gathered to watch a live broadcast of ESPN College Game Day filmed outside Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City prior to the MU/KU Border Showdown.

By SALLY MORROW  ¦   In anticipation for Saturday night's football game between MU and the University of Kansas, fans gathered in downtown Kansas City on Friday evening at McFadden's Restaurant.

By Z.T. Siebert, J.J. Gilmore, and Alycia Lewis  ¦   View photos from the MU football team's game at Kansas State.