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The Missouri men’s basketball team has needed Keith Ramsey to play almost entire games to anchor a thin frontcourt that has been struggling to replace the injured Justin Safford.

Do you think Police Chief Kenneth Burton is imposing a citation quota for the Columbia Police Department? Do you think the new chief’s stance is making traffic safer?

Karl Skala is hoping for re-election to the Third Ward Columbia City Council seat.

Sean Fitzgerald, 19, and Zachary Tucker, 21, were arrested on suspicion of tampering in the second degree after cotton balls were scattered in front of the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center. The two MU students have since apologized through a press release.

Renowned jazz bassist and composer Rufus Reid is visiting Hickman and Rock Bridge high schools to talk to students about jazz.

Missouri forward Steve Moore has worn contacts on the court, but he finally became fed up with them about three weeks ago and switched to a pair of goggles.  

Johnson said he told grand jurors that he was unaware of a $35,000 political contribution from the adult entertainment industry to a fundraising committee with ties to former Missouri House Speaker Rod Jetton.

After 18 years as head coach of the Missouri men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, Brian Hoffer has decided to resign.

Two separate incidences of peaceful assembly were in the spotlight last week. Their actions show that no matter what the argument, the First Amendment gives you the best platform.

The MU College of Education held a round-robin style discussion with all five Columbia School Board candidates Tuesday night, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Gov. Jay Nixon announced Monday the upcoming arrival of a statewide database to track pseudoephedrine productions. Pseudoephedrine is a key ingredient in methamphetamine production and buyers are limited to purchasing 3.6 grams a day, or 9 grams per month. The system is expected to be installed within three months.

The Chancellor's Diversity Initiative and Difficult Dialogues will host a discussion on why race conversations are difficult to have and will offer differing perspectives concerning the cotton ball incident at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center.

Listeners of the radio show Global Journalist can now watch it live online at rjionline.org at 8:30 a.m. Thursdays. They can also e-mail or call in with questions for the international guests.

Five of the six mayoral candidates were in attendance at a forum sponsored by the Labor Club. It is the first time the Labor Club held such a meeting with mayoral candidates.

The president vows that the health care bill will become law.

Immigrants from Mexico find reluctant acceptance from non-Spanish speakers to be a confusing aspect of life in America

The trial for the man accused of killing Becky Doisy in 1976 has been set for April.

Recent events, such as Central Falls, R.I., high school firing all of its teachers and Kansas City contemplating closing down half of its schools, have highlighted some of the failings of the current public school system. The problems in schools may not just stem from sub-par teachers, but may also be the result irresponsible parenting.

NASCAR's new policy of allowing drivers a nudge here and a spin there is being put to the test after Sunday's incident.