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Remembering the riverside
Lotte Klein is close to the Missouri River in more ways than one. Klein, whose family earned a living by fishing in the river and farming its bottoms, said she was born in a house so close to the Big Muddy that the river would sometimes rise to her front gate.
Historic buildings honored
Christy Welliver remembers a time when she could walk and how she did so every day to Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School. Childhood memories brought Welliver, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, to the Historic Preservation Commission’s annual presentation Tuesday of the city’s most notable properties, including Grant Elementary School.
No renter’s insurance means risk
At Thanksgiving, Jason Burke and his three roommates were feeling grateful for their lives. A fire in north Columbia on Nov. 20 had caused $100,000 in damage to the duplex they were renting, but they weren’t home at the time and escaped physical injury.
House fire causes $90,000 in damage
A fire at a rental house occupied by MU students caused an estimated $90,000 worth of damage but injured no one.
Two join school board race
Last week’s filing of two more Columbia School Board candidates for the upcoming April 4 election has brought the number of candidates to five for the two soon-to-be vacant positions.
Subway sensation touts more than sandwiches
Veronica Anderson got more out of a surprise visit to her classroom by Subway spokesman Jared Fogle on Tuesday than just an up-close look at the champion for sandwich dieting.
Sentence for burglary extends man’s jail time
A Columbia man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday by Boone County Circuit Court Judge Ellen Roper after he pleaded guilty to charges of forgery, second-degree burglary and stealing.
Council approves Grindstone Wal-Mart
After three years of public debate and negotiations, a development that would bring another Wal-Mart Supercenter store to Columbia was unanimously approved Tuesday by the City Council.
Moody brings MU déjà vu
Christian Moody probably doesn’t know Kiwane Garris. The North Carolina native may not have ever even heard of Garris, for that matter, but he did a great Garris impression Monday.
Fans lend Missouri helping hands
The Missouri women’s basketball team received a boost of confidence on Monday night without picking up a basketball.
First-half woes hurt Bruins
For three quarters Tuesday night, the Rock Bridge and Jefferson City girls played to a draw. Unfortunately for the Bruins, basketball games have four quarters. And it was the second quarter one that did them in.
Cougars win streak snapped
The Columbia College women’s basketball team’s unbeaten streak in the American Midwest Conference came to an end Tuesday evening with a 73-72 loss to McKendree College. Before tonight’s loss, the Cougars had won 30 straight games in AMC play, a streak that dated back to the 2002-2003 season.
Missouri gymnastics team moves up
The Tigers, previously No. 14, moved up three spots to No. 11 in the GymInfo National Top 25 Poll released Monday. They will compete against unranked Centenary and Air Force on Friday in Shreveport, La.
