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Mayor Bob McDavid and his predecessor, Darwin Hindman, praised voters for passing an extension of the one-eighth-cent sales tax that pays for improvements to the city's parks.

Incidents of suicide at Rutgers University and the University of Texas received national media attention in September. MU is now holding a Suicide Prevention Week to raise awareness about college-age suicide.

There were a few bright spots for Democrats in the face of an anti-incumbent groundswell sweeping the nation, including key gubernatorial victories in New York, Massachusetts and Maryland.

Dale Helmig was convicted in 1996 of killing his mother in Osage County. A DeKalb County judge ruled Wednesday that Helmig was innocent and a "victim of a manifest injustice."

His parents think he might have run away.

Follow the Missourian's photographers as they travel to different candidates' watch parties on election night.

Voters began turning out early Tuesday morning in Columbia and around Boone County. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and remained open until 7 p.m.

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce plans to form a candidate recruitment committee to find people willing to fill the First and Fifth Ward seats on the Columbia City Council that Paul Sturtz and Laura Nauser plan to leave.

With direct communication between fans and athletes becoming increasingly simple thanks to websites like Twitter and Facebook, fans hating on players is fairly common. On Sunday, Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert got a sample of what it's like.

The Missouri women's basketball team didn't play as well as new head coach Robin Pingeton would have liked, but the Tigers beat exhibition opponent Missouri Western 67-60 in Pingeton's coaching debut at Mizzou Arena.

Election Day attracted voters across Columbia to the polls, but what issues and races most inspired turnout? Residents explain here, in their own words.

Motorists are being warned to stay alert for deer running across roadways and standing on road shoulders. The early part of November is breeding season for white-tailed deer, which makes them more active.

The Missouri women's basketball team beat Missouri Western 66-60 Tuesday night in the season's first exhibition game, but the Tigers had to come from behind to win.

James Pezold pleaded guilty to four counts of second degree assault and first degree tampering with a motor vehicle for an incident at a Walmart in 2009.

A self-financed independent film originating in Columbia has signed a deal with Gravitas Ventures.  The movie will be available on cable and satellite Video On Demand for at least 90 days.

When No. 6 seed Missouri takes on No. 3 seed Nebraska in the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday in San Antonio, senior Krista Kruse will be bringing her high-energy playing style.

Columbia Public Schools is holding a public forum Thursday at the Stoney Creek Inn and Conference Center to get community input and discussion on an achievement gap among students.

Roughly 350 to 400 people gathered Tuesday at the First Christian Church for the annual luncheon.  Even though the even is held on election day, it's meant to be an opportunity for the members to get to know each other better.

As part of the scam, callers claimed to be family members who needed money to be bailed out of a Canadian jail.

Under a new system being tested in 19 states, including Missouri, video of student teachers in their classroom will be evaluated and candidates must show they can prepare a lesson, tailor it to different levels of students and present it effectively.