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Mom denies slain man’s involvement with drugs
Although Columbia police say the beating death of Carlos Kelly last week was drug-related, the victim’s mother said Monday that her son did not seem to be involved with drugs since his release from prison last fall.
City approves annexation of 118 acres for subdivision
The Columbia City Council ended six months of debate Monday night, approving 6-1 the annexation of a 118-acre tract east of Howard Orchard Road.
Legislation would penalize universities for letting in undocumented immigrants
Public universities would no longer be able to look the other way in admitting undocumented immigrants under a bill proposed in the Missouri House.
Judge rules protesters to be allowed at air show
Demonstrators will be free to hand out leaflets and carry protest signs at the annual Memorial Day air show following a federal court ruling that solidifies a temporary decision covering last year’s event.
Preparing for the vote
CAN I VOTE? You must be a registered voter in Boone County to cast a ballot in today’s election.
Past, present and future: a rundown of immigration law
Tribune columnist takes job in Springfield
Columbia Daily Tribune columnist and KFRU/1400 AM radio host Tony Messenger announced Monday that he will leave his jobs later this month to work as the Springfield News-Leader’s editorial page editor.
Photojournalist refuses to release O’Neal pictures
A Columbia Daily Tribune photographer who was taking pictures at the voluntary practice last summer where MU football player Aaron O’Neal collapsed said in a deposition Monday that she will not turn over the photographs she took that day. Attorneys for both sides are seeking those photos in the wrongful death suit.
Kemper awards go to Paul Miceli, Thomas Phillips and Joan Hermsen
Physics professor Paul Miceli was surprised to see MU Chancellor Brady Deaton, Provost Brian Foster and Jim Schatz of Commerce Bank walk into one of Miceli’s advanced graduate-level classes on Monday morning.
Sister city wants to strengthen ties
After 15 years, two sisters want a closer relationship.
Facts about PedNet
Here’s another reason to get out of your car...
Discovery Ridge plan presented to city council
The master plan for Discovery Ridge, the research park to be constructed at MU’s South Farms, was presented to Columbia’s City Council for comment Monday night. By state law, this project is not subject to city zoning rules or regulations.
Students scarce at polling places
Election officials at a municipal polling place in Memorial Union, at the heart of the MU campus, said they had not seen a single student voter as of midafternoon Tuesday.
Seniors push Kewpies to dominating victory
Seniors Kelsey McClure and Kim Foster were all smiles as they jogged off the soccer field after a 6-1 win over Helias (3-3-1) Monday night. Both Hickman girls matched their scoring totals from last year, scoring three goals apiece in the Kewpies’ seventh game of the season.
Kewpies are second at Columbia Classic
High school golfers from throughout the state met in Columbia on Monday to compete in the Columbia Classic. Hickman and Rock Bridge host this annual tournament.
Bruins bats come alive in victory over Mexico
The intensity was back and so were the bats for the Rock Bridge baseball team.
