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Police are still searching for three or four men suspected of beating a 34-year-old man to death early Wednesday morning in northwest Columbia. The crime marks Columbia’s first homicide of the year.

Boone County Clerk Wendy Noren said Wednesday that she has fulfilled — to the extent possible — her legal obligations regarding the creation of a statewide voter registration database, but feels the state has failed to ante up sufficient money to cover the county’s costs.

Would you rather read about a feisty woman who travels across Missouri to Lawrence, Kan., or about growing up in two different cultures? What about a book showing class differences between the California rich and illegal immigrants?

Barbara Hoppe says her previous calls for “planned growth” and a moratorium on development of the Philips tract do not mean she is anti-development, but Valerie Barnes, her opponent in the Sixth Ward race for Columbia City Council, begs to differ.

As the debate continues to smolder over a proposed ordinance that would ban smoking in most public places, City Council candidates offered differing views on whether they would support a ban.

Michelle Gadbois has taken her teaching, and her learning, way outside the classroom. Through scholarships, Gadbois has traveled the globe, embracing multiculturalism as a classroom staple and a way of life.

Michael Tan aspired to be an architect in his homeland, Malaysia, when the opportunity to become an educator came knocking. With his father out of work and Tan the oldest child, he felt he had to do what he could to help his family.

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell knows a bit about defense.

JUPITER, Fla. — A flurry of moves on Wednesday left the St. Louis Cardinals much closer to a 25-man roster.

KANSAS CITY — Mayor Kay Barnes said Wednesday she is “very optimistic” Kansas City could get a Final Four if voters approve tax measures to fund renovations and a rolling roof at the Truman Sports Complex.

Missouri is making progress in the push for renewable and efficient energy efforts nationwide, and MU is playing a major role in that transition.

Behind bullet-proof shields and gas masks, the Columbia Special Tactics and Response team stormed a house in the 1700 block of Hinkson Avenue, ending a four-hour standoff that began early Wednesday morning.

Jefferson City — Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan told protestors gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday that a proposed bill requiring voters to present a federal or state voting identification card could keep citizens out of the polls.

Kevin Walsh is striking out on his own after 25 years of managing Streetside Records, 401 S. Providence Road.

JEFFERSON CITY — Hundreds of disability rights advocates descended upon the state Capitol on Wednesday to rally support and recognition for the issues facing disabled Missourians.

New Missouri basketball coach Mike Anderson’s contract won’t pay him as much as the departed Quin Snyder, but it does offer several interesting, broad guidelines to his off-the-court leadership.

Derrick Butler’s phone has been ringing off the hook lately, so much that his full voice mailbox is no longer accepting messages.

Ben Askren is the 2006 Dan Hodge Trophy recipient, and Dan Hodge, 74, is glad.

In its first home game of the season, the Hickman girls’ soccer team recorded its fourth shutout in five games with a 3-0 win against Pembroke Hill on Tuesday night.

Trailing Apollo high school of Owensboro, Kent. 4-0 through five innings, the Hickman Kewpies were six outs away from falling to 1-3 on the season. Eight runs later and one inning later, the Kewpies were back at .500.