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University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee said maintaining the tuition freeze through next year would "not make economic sense."

As the Constitution celebrates is 223rd birthday, the League of Women Voters held a discussion of a recent Supreme Court case.

Banning the use of CEDs would limit the methods of self-defense available to Columbia residents.

 MU holds celebration in honor of changing streets.

Kansas City police say the man accused of stabbing a college official appeared upset about getting the wrong person.

After police confirmed Jay Nixon was the intended victim of the stabbing of a Kansas City college dean, he addressed the incident at the Governor's Economic Development Conference.

The Sheriff's Department met with the fugitive for a separate incident before learning he was wanted on parole violations and failure to register as a sex offender.

The patrol is using decorative stickers on its vehicles to help promote the campaign.

The festival will offer a variety of entertainment with more than 30 performances.

More than 60 customers arrived at the opening of MERS/Goodwill's new retail store Thursday. People donating items can drive up to the store where employees will unload their goods.

San Diego State's defensive strategy, called the 3-3-5, uses three linebackers instead of four. This leaves an extra player to go where needed. Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said playing San Diego State will be "a challenge." 

Building improvements are being made on public schools. With excavation of the new high school site completed, the next step of construction is about to begin.

Rock Bridge softball coach Janel Twehous took part in a familiar rivalry Thursday, but she was guiding a brand new team.

The Rock Bridge softball team defeated Hickman 3-0 on Thursday at MU's University Field.

Casey Brezik told detectives he intended to attack Gov. Nixon. Brezik has been charged with first-degree assault and first-degree armed criminal action.

The federal government is offering the bonus payment to help increase the number of foster care adoptions.

Frank Graham, who donated land for the Boone County Extension Center office in 1984, gave his name Thursday night to a fund meant to maintain the same building.

Without much of an audience, the Columbia and Boone County Planning and Zoning Commissions presented a final draft of the East Columbia Area Plan.

Students and teachers at Stephens College Children's School commemorated the school's 85th year of operation with a party Thursday.