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Backup quarterback Franklin remained steady against Colorado
A hip pointer sidelined starter Blaine Gabbert in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Colorado.
Missouri football continues upward movement in national polls
The Tigers are ranked as high as 19th in the USA Today coaches' poll.
Chess, handshakes and poetry build leaders at Lange Middle School
A group of young men at Lange Middle School knows better than to make excuses. They also give good handshakes, play chess and plant flowers.
ANALYSIS: Something broken in Missouri? Politicians say fix it
Democratic Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, who is running for U.S. Senate, and former state Rep. Vicky Hartzler, the Republican nominee for Missouri's 4th Congressional District, both talk about their farming experiences as an example of how things should be done differently in Washington, D.C.
Panel cites empty calories as culprit in obesity epidemic
A panel of seven people gathered Sunday to discuss issues relating to food, health, agriculture and politics. The event was organized by animal welfare group The Political Animal.
Lackluster wind doesn’t deter kite enthusiasts at One Sky, One World event
For the fifth year, Columbia has participated in the international event One Sky, One World Kite Flying Day, which celebrates world peace.
Social media sites help Chinese discuss Nobel Peace Prize winner despite state censorship
After the announcement that Liu Xiaobo won the Nobel Peace Prize, China blocked search engines containing any information about him, labeling him a "dissident."
Engine troubles in California dent Edwards' Chase chances
The Columbia native finished 34th, while Tony Stewart won and Jimmie Johnson padded his lead. Kyle Busch and Greg Biffle also had engine troubles.
Cornhuskers charge back to beat MU soccer
The Tigers squander a 2-0 first half lead.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Plan for elk restoration has gone well
The Missouri Conservation Commission advocates the reintroduction of elk to the state. The proposed plan includes 150 of the animals being placed in a southeast Missouri "restoration zone."
LETTER: Robin Carnahan will stand up for Missourians
While Rep. Roy Blunt has been spending his time in D.C. and supporting Wall Street's interests, Robin Carnahan has been keeping in touch with Missouri residents.
The Week in Comments: Proposition B, Tasers and advertising trucks
Every week, readers of ColumbiaMissourian.com offer their opinions on the news and the Missourian's coverage of it. Here, we offer you a digest of some of the conversations we found most interesting.
Springfield's new botanical center to open Monday
The Springfield-Greene County Parks department says the new $4.3 million facility at the Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park and Arboretum will serve as an education center for students and gardeners.
Murder trials moved to Boone County
Australian football tackles Missouri
Missouri has played an important role in the U.S. development of Australian Rules football in the United States, producing two strong sides, the St. Louis Blues and the Kansas City Power.
