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Three arrested after woman interrupts burglary
When she checked on a family member's house, a woman found three people had forced entry through the front door.
UPDATED: Six arrested in shooting death; neighborhood worried
The Columbia Police Department arrested six males, including two minors, Monday night in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ronald Cornell Brown that occurred early Monday morning. The shooting is the first homicide in Columbia in 2009.
Rezoning of proposed east side residential development on hold
The City Council tabled the proposal for the annexation and rezoning of the 48-acre property near Route WW until its March 16 meeting.
MU wheelchair basketball gets new coach
Ron Lykins has been named the new head coach for the Tiger Wheelchair Basketball Team
Cougars men's team jumps into poll
The Columbia College men's basketball team is now No. 22 in the NAIA poll.
Cougars women move up to No. 14
The Columbia College women's basketball team moved up two spots in the NAIA rankings.
MU adds Furman to football schedule
The Missouri football team has filled a hole in its 2009 schedule, agreeing to host Furman of the Football Championship Subdivision on Sept. 19.
Missouri senators question stimulus stipulations for health care, education
With President Barack Obama expected to sign the federal stimulus into law on Tuesday, Missouri state lawmakers are looking at what that means for the state and whether accepting all of the money offered by the federal government is a good idea.
How does this season's MU basketball team measure up?
Brothers reunite at Missouri Grand Prix
MU grad student Moones Mellouli cheered on his brother, Olympic gold medalist Ous Mellouli, at this year's Missouri Grand Prix. It was one of the few times the brothers are able to get together throughout the year.
MU attracts Peace Corps vets with Fellows program
Ten former international volunteers have brought their experience and knack for community service to Columbia, thanks to a partnership between MU and the Peace Corps.
Within health care advocacy group, disagreement on details
Divided We Fail, a coalition of the labor, senior and business interests which has worked to bring attention to health care reform, now struggles to stay united as specific plans are brought forward.
Senior finally finds Stephens
As a senior, Jessica Stanley is in her first season with the Stephens College women's basketball team, but after struggles at three other programs, she says she is glad she found the Stars.
Shooting death leaves questions, worried neighborhood
Police have several people in custody in connection with the shooting death that happened early Monday morning. The homicide is the first in Columbia in 2009.
Missouri House bill requires prescriptions for Sudafed
A bill aimed at curbing meth production would require a prescription for medicine containing the decongestant psuedoephedrine, often found in behind-the-counter drugs.
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra swings into Columbia
The recent Grammy Award-winning group will perform at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts on Wednesday, and two of it members are participating in a panel discussion at MU today. The orchestra has been performing since 1965.
Child soldier's visit spotlights power of storytelling
A former child soldier and his storyteller adoptive mother are coming to Columbia to share his experiences. The public can attend several related events.
Froze Toes great start for young cyclists
The Columbia Bicycle Club’s annual Froze Toes was the first race for Columbia cyclists Jan Bradford-Watts and Nolan Froese.
MU's Coleman and Gibson preseason All-Americans
"Baseball America" named Missouri pitcher Kyle Gibson and catcher Trevor Coleman to its preseason All-America teams on Monday.
Griffin dominant for OU
Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, who was named Big 12 Player of the Week for the fifth time this season, averages 22.8 points. He leads the nation in rebounding with 14.2 per game.
