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Hickman track loses to Jefferson City in dual meet

The Kewpies shuffled the lineup in order to give some athletes a break heading into the district meet.

Folgia's two homers propels Tigers to win over KU

Outfielder Greg Folgia hit a three-run inside-the-park to give the Tigers a four run lead in the fifth inning helping the Tigers beat the Jayhawks 8-5. Folgia also hit a solo home run in the first inning.

Heritage, end of school year celebrated at Black Culture Center

MU's Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center presented its Black Heritage Festival on Friday, complete with music and entertainment.

Head Start parents gather for new child health program kick-off

A new program for Head Start parents aims to cut down on emergency room visits by educating them about when to take their children to the emergency room and when health problems can be treated at home.

Today's Question: Should universities require certain brands of technology?

The MU School of Journalism is recommending that incoming freshman purchase an iPod Touch or iPhone to access recorded class lectures has led to questions about what students should be asked to buy. Should the MU School of Journalism endorse certain brands of technology?

Bikers brave weather to attend Bike, Walk & Wheel Week breakfast

The storms Friday morning didn't stop many from attending one of the 12 breakfast stations that GetAbout Columbia and PedNet Coalition set up around the city.

MU's Potter has rough second round at regional tournament

Tigers' junior Julia Potter shot a 5-over 75 on Friday to put her at 7-over at the NCAA East Regional tournament.

3 die in storms in southern Missouri on Friday

Gov. Jay Nixon called a state of emergency to help counties respond to the storms that caused deaths, injuries and damage in Missouri.

MU extension program reevaluates for a younger crowd

The Stay Strong Stay Healthy program focuses on balance, flexibility and strength for people who are not typically physically active.

Obama says progress made in war in Afghanistan

Is President Obama's decision to continue the war in Afghanistan a wise choice?

Red Sox great Dom DiMaggio, Joe's brother, dies

Dom DiMaggio was a seven-time All Star, holds his team's record for the longest consecutive game hitting streak and was involved in many charitable causes for medical and education institutions.

Hiking author speaks at Columbia's Bike, Walk & Wheel Week

Steve Henry wrote a book that gives hikers information about trails surrounding metropolitan areas.

LETTER: Missouri schools need physical education to combat childhood obesity

Even though research shows that healthy children learn more effectively, some Missouri schools are decreasing the amount of time students spend in PE class.

St. Joseph woman documents struggles, transformations of boys in Missouri youth home

After making draperies for the Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch home in Lampe with which her church was involved, Janeen Burnham was so moved by the boys' stories she wrote "Miracles of Restoration."

New gay activists are older, established

Those who were young in the decades when coming out was not an option are now becoming gay activists, giving the movement members who are more established in their communities and secure in their jobs.

Severe weather causes power outages, fires

According to Dan Stokes of Columbia Water and Light, there were four damaged power circuits, which left four Columbia areas — including parts of downtown — without power.

LBC Gospel Choir to perform Friday

MU's Legion of Black Collegians Gospel Choir will perform Friday night at the Mizzou Baptist Student Union.

Robbery suspect leaves wallet behind

A Kansas City man is charged with robbing First Federal Bank after being identified by the driver's license from the wallet he left at the bank.

Driver who flees with children, pregnant woman gets Kansas City arrest

The driver is currently being held in Jackson County on suspicion of child endangerment and assault on police officers.

Storm system sparks small twisters

A strong storm system moving across southern Missouri on Friday morning created a few small tornadoes and damaging winds up to 80 mph.

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