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As students scrawl their final essays, a teacher takes a moment to examine his students' unusual characters.

The MU athletics department announced the redshirt quarterback has decided to pursue other playing opportunities.

John Miles third-inning home run was one of 15 hits the Rock Bridge baseball team collected in a 9-1 victory Monday over Hickman.

The event gave 10 girls in the hospital makeovers and the chance to feel like superstars for the evening. It was sponsored by radio station Q106.1 and The Strand Salon and Spa. 

Quilter Marilyn Russell, who was inspired to make a quilt for her husband after reading "The Civil War Diary Quilt," said she loves the challenge of the details the quilt requires. 

Anticipated education cuts from the state have Columbia Public Schools examining solutions to determine the budget for the future.

Progressive Political Partners LLC helped three candidates run successful campaigns. These candidates spent more than $50,000 combined.

James Birchler was accepted into the National Academy of Sciences. Other scientists who have been involved in the academy include Thomas Edison, Orville Wright and Albert Einstein. 

Paul J. Everman and Mark A. Reyes were arrested following a fight on Sunday night. No one was hit by the gunshot.

The budget this year for the week is smaller because of the loss of funding from GetAbout Columbia, but many of the same events from previous years will be held.

The National Weather Service in St. Louis is predicting highs in the low 90's in mid-Missouri early this week.

Iranian students must apply for a new visa every time they leave the country, meaning they often don't see their relatives for many years.

Two unidentified males robbed the convenience store at gunpoint Sunday night.

After the discovery of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, lawmakers have suggested the U.S. distance itself from Pakistan, including reducing aid and launching investigations.

State officials will be in communities affected by flooding to inform residents of state services such as unemployment benefits, career training, food and temporary housing.

A 2005 Chevrolet that ran off Route WW went airborne over several driveways and hit a tree. Two Fulton residents were injured.

Want to know how a professor might grade you in class? Search the archive of grades assigned to classes taught at MU. You can find the distribution of grades for every semester.

Mike Wood is retiring in early July from his post at the downtown post office, a position he's held since 1984. He primarily worked with passport applications.

The team is set to play next week in the 14-team Southeastern Regional, hosted by top-seeded Florida.