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The task of raising $1.2 million in 37 days might seem daunting, but those invested in bringing the YouZeum to life think it’s a slight obstacle.

The interactive health science center planned for the old Federal Building downtown must meet a June 30 deadline or risk losing a $500,000 grant from the Mabee Foundation.

Although Boone County residents can still play video gambling machines, after Aug. 1 they will not be allowed to play for pay.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is enforcing a state statute established in 1992, which prohibits the use of gambling machines that provide cash winnings to players. The games include video poker, horoscope, coin pusher and pull-tab and are typically located in bars and restaurants.

The mother of a man charged in the shooting death of a Mexico restaurant owner pleaded guilty to six felony counts Monday.

Donna Doyal, 40, is the mother of Quinton Canton Jr., 18, one of two teens charged with killing Komninos “Gus” Karellas, 60.

Andrew Beckett, a seventh-grader at Lange Middle School, walked around his classmates in the dress uniform jacket of Korean War veteran Adolph Poese.

“This thing is heavy,” Andrew said.

Ripples of laughter filled the sanctuary at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church as teachers at Columbia Catholic School paid tribute to graduating students.

On Wednesday, 49 eighth-graders were honored in a pinning ceremony. Before students were pinned, teachers gave short speeches in their honor. Each teacher chose a few students and then shared humorous stories and anecdotes about their years at the Catholic grade school.

Two Columbia men were arrested Tuesday night after police said they exchanged gunfire in a northwest Columbia neighborhood, but charges against one of the men were dropped after further investigation by police.

Columbia police arrested Rodrecus Holmes, 26, and Michael D. McClain, 25, late Tuesday night after police said the two men fired shots at each other on the 200 block of Lincoln Drive. Holmes, of 4304 Bethany Drive, and McClain, of 408 W. Ash St., were arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault and armed criminal action. Police said no one was injured in the shootings.

When Sylvie Carpentier’s daughter, Pascale White, was treated for leukemia at Children’s Hospital, nurses would hide a wheelchair for her so that she could sneak Pascale outside for fresh air. Thanks to the work of Carpentier, now patients at the hospital can enjoy the benefits of being outdoors without violating doctor’s orders.

University Hospital unveiled its first outdoor playground Wednesday afternoon for use by patients of the Children’s Hospital and their families. The playground was funded by the volunteer organization Pascale’s Pals. The group was created by Carpentier in 1997 after Pascale was successfully treated for cancer.

For the past three months, George Boyle has increased his overall fitness and endurance level through flexibility and balance exercises at The Health Connection.

After falling twice from side effects of medication he was taking to treat pneumonia and a cat bite, the 78-year-old retired MU employee said his doctor suggested taking fitness classes to improve his balance and prevent further injury.

The emotional level of the 1,071 fans attending the Mid-Missouri Mavericks’ home opener at Taylor Stadium Wednesday night was broad in range.

Their enthusiasm varied from wholehearted to nonexistent. Sometimes both extremes were seen in the tiny span of just one pitch.

Arguably the best athlete in his sport is in Columbia this week and few people would recognize him.

A man stands among a small crowd of competitors and spectators wearing a shirt with as many sponsors as a NASCAR, a pulled down baseball cap and clear shooting glasses.

The Hickman baseball team began the season believing experience would help it win its first district championship since 2001.

With that done, the Kewpies will travel to O’Fallon today to face Fort Zumwalt West in a Class 4 sectional playoff. Game time is 4:30 p.m.