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The Columbia Missourian received 58 awards in the annual Missouri Press Foundation contest and won the gold medal in its circulation category.

The sprinkler system that saved much of the library’s collection also caused most of the damage.

Daron Martez Peal, the supposed shooter in the death of Aaron Hobson last October, was sentenced to 25 years for second-degree murder and 20 years for armed criminal action, to be served consecutively.

The former Missouri running back and his attorney filed four other motions in court Monday, regulating the actions of prosecutors, witnesses and observers during the jury trial, which begins Sept. 20.

Members were divided on whether to adopt a collective bargaining policy or keep the "meet and confer" system that is currently being used.

Madison Jones honored her mother, Sara Jones, diagnosed with breast cancer seven months ago, with a bouquet of pink flowers at Rock Bridge High School's annual Pink Out volleyball game.

Senior Andrea Drake uses her "goofiness" to keep her teammates loose, but doesn't let it distract her from putting runs in the scorebook.

The committee voted favorably on Trial E, which would expand the First Ward to the west.

Groups representing workers for the Water and Light, Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments and Columbia police officers have been negotiating with city officials since May.

Rock Bridge Bruins football coach A.J. Ofodile answers questions about his team, last Friday's game and the upcoming game against the undefeated Jefferson City Jaybirds.

The Missourian caught up with Kewpies head coach Arnel Monroe on Monday as his team began preparations for its next opponent: Hannibal (1-2).

Missouri farmers use of crop rotation has made their fields less susceptible to the strain of Western corn rootworm that has been found in other Midwestern states.

Callaway County Sheriff Dennis Crane said the incidents are not thought to be related.

To honor those who serve — including police officers, firefighters, emergency responders and military personnel — the governor has declared this "Put the Uniform First Week" in Missouri.

Brian Mitchell, the new director of MU Hillel, hopes the organization becomes more active and engaging to Jewish students. He is planning a birthright trip to Israel in December.

The Columbia School Board will meet to discuss collective bargaining policies as well as vote on other district issues at their meeting Monday. 

The grant was awarded by the Urban Sustainability Directors Network. The $20,000 will help a professor of rural sociology examine urban agriculture issues and create an online database. 

Willson Nixon, 21, was cited for possessing less than 35 grams of marijuana.

For a look at Missourian sports reporter Andrew Wagaman's analysis of Friday's Missouri football game at Arizona State go to the Missourian Sports Blog.