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Electric bonds on Aug. ballot

Columbia voters will have a $60 million decision to make in August.

Stadium plan goes to public

Some members of the Columbia City Council have warmed up to the idea of building a stadium for the Mid-Missouri Mavericks, while others remain unconvinced.

Math education needs national curriculum standard, study says

Because the U.S.lacks a national curriculum standard for mathematics, math textbooks could hurt students’ ability to focus in-depth on topics, according to a study by an MU professor.

Mother battles to keep her son on life support

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The mother of a 14-year-old gunshot victim now in the middle of a legal fight over whether he’s medically dead said she’s not backing down in her battle to keep a hospital from taking her son off life support.

Healing points

The diameter of an acupuncturist’s needle is barely discernible — just the width of a human hair — and its length depends on the treatment being given. Entering the skin, the needle penetrates no deeper than an inch and stays there for as long as an hour.

City officials mull ideas for shingle recycling

Randy Brown looks at shingles and sees opportunity.

A tearful homecoming

JAMESTOWN – A seemingly endless line of small American flags down West Row Street flutter in a gentle breeze. The residents of Jamestown have turned out for a procession, an undesired one.

Hickman finally edges Rock Bridge

Hickman and Rock Bridge met on the soccer field for the third time this year on Tuesday evening. And for the first time this season, Hickman came out ahead. The Kewpies (11-6-4) beat the Bruins (10-7-6) 2-0 at Cosmopolitan Park in the second round of the Class 2 District 10 Championship Tournament.

Rock Bridge ends season for Kewpies

The closer the tennis match, the farther away from the court you can usually find Letty Felix.

Ruth chase has fans confused

“Zach!” I yell to my son, “I think Barry Bonds is up next.”

Royals lose again

CLEVELAND — Travis Hafner hit a game-winning, two-run homer in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals as the Indians snapped a six-game losing streak Tuesday night.

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