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The True/False Film Fest began Thursday with an opening ceremony to celebrate the four day festival that attracted masked guests.

A group of people from Joplin traveled to New Orleans by bus to help rebuild the city six years after Hurricane Katrina — and to pick up some tips on how to heal their own tornado-torn town.

Missouri's death penalty is criticized for being too easy to seek. A report released Thursday recommends narrowing the law.

The line of 100 people at the box office wrapped around the corner of Broadway and Hitt Street on Thursday morning. Fans waited for a line number to get tickets, which went on sale at noon.

Volunteers are preparing for the ninth edition of the True/False Film Fest, where attendees can see 40 different films on seven screens, all in the downtown area. This year's festival runs Thursday through Sunday.

Residents of the Shepard Boulevard Neighborhood Association will meet with developer Asset Plus about a proposed upscale, student apartment complex. Asset Plus has proposed to build the complex at the Crosscreek Center property.

The mayor's news conference comes after talks about establishing a second flight destination.

Enhanced enterprise zones must include the census blocks that are lowest in income and highest in unemployment. Whether they’ll benefit is just one of many questions.

Missouri coach Brian Smith stresses a commitment to wrestling and academics, part of a lifestyle that he calls "Tiger style."

Missouri clinched the No. 2 spot in the Big 12 Conference Tournament with its win over Iowa State on Wednesday. The Tigers would face No. 1 seed Kansas again if both teams make the championship game.

Friends of the woman said she was a graduate of Rock Bridge High School. Columbia police said there were no signs of foul play.

Michelle Obama will speak in front of the Democratic National Committee.

The study notes that Missouri has 17 "aggravating circumstances" that allow prosecutors the chance to argue that someone should be sentenced to death.

The Bruins, who own a 15-game winning streak, are gearing up to play the state quarterfinal game in Springfield on Saturday. Their opponent, Ozark High School, has won 19 straight and is 25-4.

The Bulldogs still posted a 10-4 record and made it to the second game of the district tournament.

Eight candidates have filed to represent parts of Boone County in the Missouri House.

The four candidates spoke on what programs they would prioritize, how they would improve math and science statistics and how to spend bond issue money.