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Kewpies roll past Troy-Buchanan
Behind the stellar play of Spenser Washington, the Kewpies kept their postseason chances alive for another week as they get set to play rival Jefferson City.
Bruins fall to Dalton, Blue Springs South
The Jaguars quarterback and Rock Bridge's Darryn Hill played similarly, but three touchdown passes by Dalton set him apart as the Bruins fall to 1-8 on the season.
Preservation commission seeks public input on demolition policy
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed demolition permit policy at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the mezzanine of the Daniel Boone Building.
Fire Department said child playing with lighter caused house fire
Columbia Fire Department officials responded to a small house fire at 102 Redwood Rd. at 12:07 p.m. Friday. Investigators determined that a four-year-old child started the fire by playing with a lighter he found in the home's front bedroom, according to a news release.
Northwest Airlink to add third Sunday flight at Columbia airport
The Sunday flights have been more popular than the Saturday flights. The airline will be doing away with one of its Saturday flights in order to accomodate demand for Sunday flights.
UM System focuses on lobbying efforts
With the upcoming election of a new governor and several state legislators, now is the time for the UM System to launch a strong lobbying effort, system President Gary Forsee told the Board of Curators on Friday.
Palin stops in Missouri, says Obama hiding true tax plans
Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, swung through southern Missouri Friday, speaking to an estimated 20,000 supporters, according to the Springfield News-Leader.
When it comes to women in high-level politics, the U.S. lags behind
The intense focus on Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton during this year's presidential campaign highlights the underrepresentation of women in the U.S. political arena. However, in countries including Argentina, Chile and India, women enjoy a lot of political power.
MU professor discusses prayer, health on CBS Early Show
MU professor Brick Johnstone's research suggests that the relationship between religion and health should impact thinking about health recovery. Specifically, he's interested in the role prayer and faith play after injuries to the right half of the brain.
Rep. Graves' father wants son's rival to change ad
The disputed ad says an airstrip on Graves' property was renovated with taxpayers' money.
Towns compete to save energy
LETTER: Obama manifests the slave caricature
Obama's statement that he will work hard for the country alludes to an idea that has been historically reduced to and defined by slaves and the working class, not to leaders of our country.
Panel will lead forum on future of journalism
The MU School of Journalism and National Press Club will team up to host the Centennial Forum on the First Amendment, freedom of the press and the future of journalism.
Police arrest man on suspicion of burglary and property damage
A 25-year-old man was charged with counts of burglary and property damage after a break-in at a home in the 100 block of Rainbow Drive.
Nanette Chun-Ming Ward resigns from the Office of Community Services
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services confirmed that Nanette Chun-Ming Ward has resigned from her position with the city as human rights investigator, human rights educator and study circles program coordinator.
Work starting on new Missouri federal courthouse
The new $70 million courthouse will be built on the site of the old Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City.
Judge questions oversight of St. Louis police brutality complaints
A case of alleged police brutality brought before a U.S. district judge has raised concerns that police brutality is more widespread — and more overlooked — in St. Louis than is currently reported.
Columbia Parks and Recreation fights back against invasive Callery pear trees
Bad branch angles and heavy branches make the species susceptible to splitting, which is dangerous around roads and power lines.
'If you eat, you qualify': Food ministry eases economic pinch, stimulates volunteerism
'Women with Wings': Empowerment through expression
The driving idea behind "Women with Wings" is to empower women by incorporating their experiences into creative expression.
About 115 women, for the most part strangers, met for "Women with Wings," a nonprofit art project. For seven sessions between Oct. 10 and 13, participants shared their life experiences with one another.
"Women tend to weave their lives together, and so part of what we are doing here is weaving our stories together," said artist Lorri Acott-Fowler, co-organizer of the project. "Then, when we use clay, we will leave those marks together that tell our stories."
