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Three days, three records
MELBOURNE, Australia — Six weeks ago, Michael Phelps showed up in Columbia for the Missouri Grand Prix at the Mizzou Aquatic Center, sporting a goatee and unkempt hair that barely fit under his skincap.
Kewps’ Robb not afraid to take chance
Lauren Robb wanted the chance to take the kick.
Gymnasts focus on best efforts
After a less than stellar start to its season, the Missouri gymnastics team has improved its team score in almost every competition, prompting many to say the gymnasts are peaking just in time for the start of the postseason.
Missouri’s Adcock finds team event-full
Nick Adcock thought he was joining the Missouri track and field team to do high jump and to run sprints and hurdles, but jumps coach Dan Leferver had a different idea.
Blues end three-game losing streak to Oilers
ST. LOUIS — Doug Weight had a goal and an assist and Barret Jackman added three assists, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 5-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Abaray overcomes mental block
Two phrases — “Tight and concise” and “Expand the positives” — though seemingly short and unimportant, changed Julie Abaray’s beam routines, and the rest of her gymnastics, after an inconsistent start to her season.
Tan wants to improve communication
Betsy Tutt said one of her favorite parts about monthly education division meetings at William Woods University is the wit Michael Tan brings to the conference table.
Gas tax plan would fund state roads
JEFFERSON CITY — A Republican legislative leader has introduced a bill calling for higher gas and sales taxes to renovate Interstate 70 and to accomplish other transportation projects.
City candidates look at who will pay for streets
The question of how to pay for Columbia’s ever-increasing need for newer, bigger and better streets has proved to be a persistent challenge for the City Council over the past several years.
House raises budget for school, Medicaid
JEFFERSON CITY — The House gave final approval Thursday to a $21 billion state budget that largely accepts the governor’s budget recommendations in increasing funding for Medicaid and education.
From jail to bail
In February of 2000, Kansas City police responded to a 911 call and found Thomas C. McGee inside a house soaking an 18-foot hallway with gasoline. The odor was so strong it made the officers’ eyes water, according to Jackson County court documents.
Faiths unite for Palm Sunday event
When the sound of church bells fills the air of downtown Columbia on Sunday, don’t worry, you haven’t missed church.
Street signs point visitors, residents in the right direction
New signs and pedestrian maps intended to help residents and visitors navigate the downtown area are going up.
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