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Weather uncertain for the rest of the week
The first major ice storm of the season may be over, but snow, sleet and freezing rain remain in the forecast for mid-Missouri over the next few days.
Kewpies girls basketball can't hold off Rolla
The Hickman girls basketball team lost 53-50 at Rolla on Monday.
FBI, police find cocaine in Sonora Drive home
A joint effort by the FBI, the Columbia Police Department and the Boone County Sheriff's Department turned up cocaine and stolen guns in a home on Sonora Drive.
Ferguson's appeal questions Lincoln County jury selection procedures
Both Ryan Ferguson’s attorney and an assistant attorney general trod through uncharted legal territory Monday during a hearing in an appeal of Ferguson’s 2005 murder conviction.
Council hears more comments about Tasers
A coalition of local activist groups spoke at Monday night's City Council meeting about the Columbia Police Department's possible Taser misuse, specifically against minorities.
City Council approves community improvement district in north Columbia
The community improvement district imposes a 1/2 percent sales tax on businesses in the area to pay for infrastructure improvements.
Blunt administration releases more e-mails
Gov. Matt Blunt’s administration released an additional 850 pages of e-mail documents Monday that revealed frustration with a former staff attorney and a coordinated effort to pre-emptively fight claims he was wrongly fired.
Stephens freshman dominates offense
Freshman Megan Sheffield leads the Stephens College basketball team in scoring and rebounding.
Chuck Berry's St. Louis house added to historic list
The house in St. Louis where Berry lived for eight years in the 1950s has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Missouri public defenders announce hiring freeze
Low turnover rates, combined with a consistent lack of funding, have left the system unable to afford any new lawyers for this fiscal year.
Lawrence enjoying senior season
Matt Lawrence's individual highs and lows have taken a backseat to the Tigers' hot start this season.
Firefighter, woman arrested in 1992 killing
James Kornhardt, 49, and Kay Coleman, 55, are charged with conspiracy to commit murder for hire in the death of Dan Coleman in October 1992.
Missouri electors cast 11 votes for McCain
More than a month after the presidential election, Missouri's electors cast their votes for Republicans John McCain and Sarah Palin on Monday.
MU, Blue Springs plan new bioscience park
MU has signed an agreement with officials of the Kansas City suburb to develop the 500-acre, $70 million Missouri Innovation Park.
Oklahoma's Capel not pleased with dirty play
Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel said during Monday's Big 12 Conference coaches teleconference that he is concerned with the number of cheap shots opposing players have given his star player, sophomore forward Blake Griffin.
Missouri opens second full-service crime lab
The $6.2 million Springfield crime lab could reduce the number of backlogged cases at the central lab in Jefferson City
Columbia man sustains injuries after apparent knife assault
An assault Sunday night near the corner of Washington and Hickman avenues sent one victim to the hospital.
U.S. Postal Service gives advice for mailing this holiday season
Cindy Bolles, customer service manager for the U.S. Postal Service in Columbia, answers questions about sending off packages this holiday season.
Missouri lottery sales flat for the first time in more than 20 years
Casinos are also experiencing declining business, likely due to overall reduced entertainment spending as people deal with current economic uncertainties.
Sex health programs need realistic goals
Sexual awareness programs have good intentions, but initiatives such as free condoms in residence halls are much more realistic programs.
