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Phyllis Fugit has raised more than twice as much money as her nearest opponent for the two seats on the Boone County Fire Protection District board of directors.

Nine gymnasts were named to conference's all-academic team, and coach Rob Drass says it shows his program is about more than sports.

The first group to publicly review bids for new essential air service at Columbia Regional Airport was split 4-4 on offering flights to and from Kansas City or Memphis, Tenn.

Members of a provost-appointed task force are discussing policy changes that could reduce financial support for MU graduate students with assistantships, which some students say could hurt MU’s ability to attract and retain students.

The UM System Board of Curators will make final actions regarding tuition and fees for the 2009 fiscal year at its Friday meeting at the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Wednesday morning marked the final four presentations of the 2008 William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence; this year’s recipients are Wayne Brekhus, Dorina Kosztin, Anand Chandrasekhar, Tony Lupo and Robert Terry Jr.

The Missouri Senate rejected a proposal to remove the attorney general’s power over the state’s no-call list Wednesday. Sen. Tim Green, D-St. Louis County, presented an amendment to the bill to keep the attorney general in charge of the list. It was approved by a 21-8 vote.

The district is expanding its board of directors. Who gets elected will determine the balance of power between Chief Paulsell and the board.

An accident involving six vehicles stopped traffic on Interstate 70 for almost an hour early Wednesday morning.

An MU student who reported that she was shoved and robbed outside of her car on the west side of a residence hall on Feb. 26 wasn’t a victim of either crime, according to police.

The association, now an incorporated entity, thinks John Clark could help it set up places open at night for children.

Jane Stuart attended her first political caucus in March. She said the votes were close, and she enjoyed participating in the unique process.

Interest rate cuts are only going to make more problems, when the Fed. should just let the rates adjust themselves.

With their first conference series loss behind them, and a tough series with Oklahoma State looming, the Tigers lose 5-3 to unranked Western Illinois.

The Cougar offense was cold in the first game but came alive in the second.

Stephens College is in its second year of play and trying to improve on last year’s 2-27 mark.

Jason Townson still has opportunities to make his case.

On Tuesday, the Missouri House Public Safety Committee discussed the bill that would create a death penalty commission and impose a moratorium.

Science cafes are a growing grass roots movement, where members of the community get together with a scientist to discuss relevant science topics.

Elfonta A. Stevens, 32, was arrested for felony resisting arrest, driving under revocation and traffic charges.