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Blunt touts aid during MU visit
In the 2005-06 school year, about 1,000 MU students received a combined total of $2.4 million in scholarship grants from the state. But if a plan proposed by Gov. Matt Blunt goes into effect, the amount spent would go up to $9 million — and 5,500 students would receive aid.
Tiebreaker hands loss to Hickman
The Hickman boys tennis team lost its first match of the season 5-4 to Helias on Monday at Hickman.
Shooting for more
Hickman senior Chris Johnson has amassed an abundance of accolades during his golf career.
Blues halt streak of playoff-bound Dallas
Glen Metropolit and Doug Weight scored in a 17-second span in the second period to help the St. Louis Blues stop the Dallas Stars’ four-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory on Monday night.
Rock Bridge offense rolls in Bruins’ season opener
After the Rock Bridge baseball team’s spring break, Bruins coach Justin Towe thought it would take some time for his players to get adjusted at the plate.
Vision workshop gives residents voice on issues
What would you think about challenging Columbians to trade places with others for a day and interact with people outside their usual social circles? Or creating a Chamber of the Arts to serve art professionals the way the Chamber of Commerce supports businesses?
Some like it hot
On Monday, the sun was out in full force. Temperatures reached 84 degrees, nearly meeting the 1946 record of 85. People were seen walking their dogs or outside practicing soccer. While Monday brought spring warmth to the forefront, Tuesday is expected to bring some spring showers.
Columbia at a glance
A picture of the people who comprise Columbia.
Lipizzaner stallions to perform
The Lipizzaner stallions of Austria were once bred for battle, but now they are trained to entertain, in a tradition rooted in the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.
New life seen for seat belt proposal
JEFFERSON CITY — A controversial provision that would give more authority to police officers in ticketing drivers and passengers for seat belt violations may get another chance Wednesday night, Tom Dempsey, House majority floor leader, R-St. Charles, said Monday.
City Council approves library agreement
In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved an agreement for the Daniel Boone Regional Library to build a branch on the Atkins Tract, 80 acres of land donated to Columbia and Boone County by developer Tom Atkins in 2002.
W. Broadway traffic study set by city
The City Council voted Monday night to try to put to rest a 37-year-old debate about whether to expand a corridor of West Broadway.
Cool fix for hot problem
At nearly $4, a double mocha latte from your favorite coffee shop can be pretty pricey. So it’s a shame when the first sip is so hot it scorches your tongue but the last gulp is so cold you wind up throwing it out.
Voters elect Hindman, Skala, Wade
Columbia voters re-elected Mayor Darwin Hindman for a record fifth term on Tuesday.
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