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More storms are expected in Missouri today, and Columbia could be affected by rain as soon as 3 p.m.

June 22 marks the 10th anniversary of an important day in civil rights history. On that day in 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of two Georgia women with developmental disabilities who wanted to be supported in their community, rather than in a state-run institution.

The country's election results showed a landslide victory for incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over lead challenger Mir Hussein Moussavi. But Moussavi's supporters claim the election was a fraud, sparking protests in the capital city of Tehran. If the election was legitimate, why is the government cracking down on the protests?

The recent "Fair Tax" rally at the Boone County Fairgrounds has left a lot of people considering the removal of income tax as a source of governmental funding. With the economy on the decline, and with income taxes as complicated as they are, maybe the plan is worth a shot.

Despite a positive recommendation from the city staff , the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously against annexing 271 acres into the city for development.

Are you in favor of enacting a curfew, or even supporting a daytime curfew during school hours for those younger than 17?

Unpredictable weather can lead to games being canceled even before they start. The Department of Parks and Recreation often makes the final call on a game's fate.

The School Board passed a balanced budget that included cutting 70 positions. These cuts follow 80 position cuts last year, which concern some board members.

In the last three months of 2008, Missouri banks made an average of $540 more per $100,000 in assets than the five largest national banks.

Three experts discuss the current space race and the future of space exploration.

Two MU Health Care workers have tested positive for latent tuberculosis after coming into contact with another worker who was diagnosed with active TB. Latent TB is not contagious.

Working on the Columbia School Board is another way for Jim Whitt to serve youth. Whitt was sworn in on Thursday evening.

Columbia residents will be able to comment on and ask questions about the proposed extension of Scott Boulevard at an open house Monday night at the Activity and Recreation Center.

Pete Ramsel, executive director of the Missouri Housing Development Comission, said that the housing commission — which uses tax credits and tax-free bonds to help finance the construction of affordable houses and apartments — operates in accordance with the law and is "absolutely above-board."

UM System President Gary Forsee and the Board of Curators sent a statement to Gov. Jay Nixon on Friday asking him not to veto House Bill 22, legislation that would provide funding for systemwide capital improvements and research projects.

The Food and Drug Administration said 66 E. coli illnesses have been reported across 28 states since March, but no one has died. The illnesses, still under investigation, might have been caused by eating the raw cookie dough.

Southern Baptists are looking for ways to stop the decline in membership.

A revival in Hallsville is revved up by demonstrations of super strength.