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Crowd greets Green-Beckham for top football recruit's Missouri visit
MU students cheering and bearing signs showed Hillcrest High School's Dorial Green-Beckham just how much they want him to pick Missouri when he signs a letter of intent on Feb. 1.
United Way mission change cuts funding for older-adults programs
The Heart of Missouri United Way adopted a new mission strategy Wednesday which focuses heavily on youth and education and will provide funds for those types of programs.
Hickman falls to Harrisonville 67-59 in the Nixa Invitational Tournament
The Hickman boy's basketball team fell to Harrisonville 67-59 in the second round of the Nixa Invitational Tournament on Friday night in overtime.
MU to co-host electric vehicle safety training for first responders
More than 60 Missouri first responders will learn how to act in emergencies involving electric and hybrid vehicles during a training session Saturday.
Columbia College builds new women's soccer team
Columbia College men's soccer coach faces the challenge of recruiting players for a team that doesn't exist, which is the women's soccer team that is set to debut in the fall.
Access from Windsor Street to College Avenue closed Monday
Access will be closed Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the completion of electrical work.
Suit over new Missouri House districts filed in trial court
Opponents of new state House districts filed in Cole County on Friday after the Missouri Supreme Court ordered Thursday that the case must start in a lower court.
PHOTO GALLERY: Flight Club learns about space from former astronauts
Former astronauts Col. Steve Nagel and Linda Godwin shared their experiences in space with Columbia Independent School's Flight Club on Friday.
Former astronauts share wisdom with Columbia Independent School Flight Club
Columbia residents Col. Steve Nagel and Linda Godwin reflected on the space program and the importance of math and science in education at Columbia Independent School on Friday night.
Kyle Micah McKinney remembered for humility
Kyle Micah McKinney is remembered by friends and family as a man whose humility set him apart. He enjoyed sports and spending time outside. McKinney, 49, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.
Obit: Kyle McKinney
Kyle Micah McKinney, 49, died Thursday, Jan. 19, while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.
Legal Services Corporation announces budget cuts despite increase in caseload
Nonprofit legal advice programs nationwide experienced a $72 million cut in funding from Congress since 2010, which resulted in cutting 833 staff members across 135 programs nationwide.
Columbia Interfaith Resource Center receives tax-exempt, nonprofit status
The Columbia Interfaith Resource Center has received a tax-exempt, nonprofit status, which will allow it to expand its service to the homeless.
SHOW ME THE RECORDS: Economic indicators for Columbia, Boone County and Missouri
Economic indicators for Columbia, Boone County and Missouri, including unemployment rates, weekly and yearly wage rates, cost of living and population comparisons.
Major League Baseball still unsure of expanding playoffs
MLB is still discussing whether it will change the playoff format from eight playoff teams to 10 this year.
St. Louis hosts first big parade on Iraq War's end
Two St. Louis friends are heading a grassroots effort to publicly recognize and thank those who served in the Iraq War.
Gun target stickers prompt safety discussion at state Capitol
Leaders are discussing the possibility of reinstalling metal detectors at the state Capitol, but Gov. Nixon is opposed to the idea.
Parents of stillborns struggle with grief process
Recent reactions to the Santorum and Duggar families have brought to light the lack of a standard for mourning a child who never alive in the world.
A survivor himself, musician shares gift of hope with cancer patients
With personal knowledge about the fight against cancer and a keen knack for music, Charlie Lustman works to inspire others to continue their personal battles.
Volunteer meeting house in Joplin takes first steps toward preservation
After taking a direct hit in the tornado that hit Joplin, the "Volunteer House," with messages scribbled on its walls by people from around the country, takes first steps toward preservation.
