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PHOTO GALLERY: MU seniors take part in Senior Sendoff celebration
Francis Quadrangle was overrun with MU seniors as the Senior Sendoff celebration began at 4 p.m. Wednesday. After walking north between the columns, seniors headed to the Mel Carnahan Quadrangle for free food and drinks, as well as a performance by The Hatrick.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Trip to Holocaust Museum an uncomfortable but informing experience
The Holocaust Museum is an assault on one's senses, forcing visitors to confront images they might not want to while also informing and explaining how it occured.
TODAY'S QUESTION: How long will 'American Idol' stay on the air?
With 17 percent less people watching the show this week compared to the same week last year, added with the departure of iconic judge Simon Cowell, the question of the show's survivability is at question.
Overtime penalty kick gives Rock Bridge soccer team win over Hickman
Rock Bridge sophomore soccer player Anna Alioto sent home the deciding goal in the second round of overtime penalty kicks Wednesday at Hickman.
UPDATE: Candidate for Boone County Presiding Commissioner disqualified
Misinformation from the Missouri Ethics Commission led to her disqualification from the Democratic nomination for Boone County Presiding Commissioner, said Bondi Wood.
Happy ending to Shire's Missouri gymnastics career
Missouri gymnast Sarah Shire says her senior season at Missouri could not have gone better.
Missouri Senate passes K2 ban treating substance same as marijuana
The Senate made possession of 35 grams and more of K2 a felony. The revised bill now needs House approval.
Columbia school district plans and funds summer program different from last year
Columbia Public Schools will operate its summer school program on its own this summer, which will lead to changes in curriculum and a lack of monetary attendance incentives. The district has committed to conduct the program even if proposed state funding for core classes is not approved.
Missouri House committee advances abortion legislation
The bill would impose a 24-hour waiting period on getting an abortion and would require physicians to present materials to women seeking an abortion in person at least 24 hours before the procedure. The bill now goes to the House floor for debate.
Missouri softball team sweeps doubleheader at Western Illinois
The Missouri softball team continues to hammer opposing pitchers, sweeping a doubleheader Wednesday at Western Illinois 5-1 in Game 1 and 7-1 in Game 2.
Four suspects arrested in connection with two Georgetown subdivision robberies
Police took Drake Kinney, James Miller and two juveniles into custody Wednesday for two burglaries in the Georgetown subdivision outside Columbia city limits.
Missouri's wild caves temporarily close until July 15
Fear of spreading white nose disease has caused most Missouri caves to be closes until July 15, however, four major tour caves will remain open.
Two temporary bridges to keep MKT Trail open
MKT Trail bridges 12 and 13 are currently under repair, but the construction team plans to build temporary bridges to allow cyclists to cross this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the Katy Trail.
MU student to be on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"
MU journalism graduate student Cassie Belek will be a contestant on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" on Friday.
Missouri golfer returns to home state for postseason tournament
Julia Potter is also making plans to play professionally.
UPDATE: Boil order in sections of Columbia after water main breaks
The precautionary boil order issued Tuesday could be in effect until Friday, May 7.
Eighth Street temporarily closed north of Broadway
Eighth Street will be temporarily closed north of the Broadway intersection from 7:30 a.m. Wednesday until late afternoon.
Meet the new Ragtag executive director
Tracy Lane is taking over as executive director at the Ragtag Cinema on May 17.
Central Misssouri Humane Society adopts new executive director
Alan Allert recently became Central Missouri Humane Society's executive director after serving as interim director for six months.
Proposal a pre-emptive strike on real estate sales tax
The initiative, promoted by the Missouri Association of Realtors, would bar a tax on real estate transfers.