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Missouri softball pitcher Kristin Nottelmann was like Harry Houdini. She didn’t escape from a straitjacket, but she got herself out of several tight situations in a 1-0 super regional victory over Oregon on Saturday in a super regional opener at University Field.

The year-long planning process is nearly complete, and the bride is only a day away from walking down the aisle. On the eve of her big day, her father looks back at the lessons he hopes to share with other first-time fathers of a bride.

Tiffany Piper is only 16 years old and has already competed in competitions such as Nationals and World Championships for New Zealand.

Phil Strader, last year’s champion in the Practical Event Metallic Division, competed in the Bianchi Cup for the fifth time this weekend in Hallsville.

In Missouri, the state government has refused to pass a law allowing local governments to revise its budgets midyear, and considered merging highway patrol and water patrol departments, even though some counties are ill-equipped for it. Other states are scaling back by closing parks and fire departments.

The next plan to stop the worst oil spill in U.S. history will take at least four days to implement.

 Three crew members of the USS Columbia attended the 16th annual reception for members of the city's namesake vessel.

Two veterans spoke to students about their experiences in the armed forces and the importance of education.

A Columbia man was arrested on methamphetamine charges  Friday in the 700 block of Business Loop 70, according to a news release.