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The citizens group that formed to oppose an enhanced enterprise zone for Columbia wants the City Council to rescind a Feb. 6 resolution declaring much of the city blighted.

Battalion Chief Steven Sapp will retire June 29 from a 32-year career of service to the city. But he has no plans of sitting at home and is considering volunteer work with the Columbia Police Department or the Boone County Fire Protection District.

The Columbia School Board voted to allow Ridgeway Elementary School a five-year grant to move forward in becoming a small, autonomous school at its meeting Monday night. The board also swore in two recently-elected members.

Among Monday's top stories: Facebook is buying Instagram, and economists explain why hiring slowed in March in the U.S.

Three MU professors on the "Implications of the Death of Trayvon Martin" panel talked about how the interplay among law, biases and media reports affect public attitudes.

The Missouri departments of Conservation and Natural Resources are investigating the cause of the fish kill, which they believe might be related to contaminated runoff from a recent fire on Business Loop 70. 

As a team, Missouri shot 12-under par and was led by freshman Ryan Zech, who is atop the tournament's leader board after shooting a 7-under par 137 after 36 holes.

The award honors those at MU who have dedicated their lives to teaching.

Myers is currently an associate dean of research and a professor of law at the University of Mississippi School of Law.

The Bruins easily handled the Kewpies on Monday night, securing a 3-1 victory playing in front of their home crowd for the first time this season.

Monday's summit focused on creating affordable housing that would be useful for those with or without disabilities.

The Kewpies beat visiting Jefferson City on Monday, thanks in part to a victory at No. 2 singles from Daniel Hwang, who also contributed his usual passionate cheering.

The senior vice president of strategy at Lowe's Companies Inc. visited with MU students Monday morning and held a seminar in the afternoon with the public about agricultural economics and time management. 

Barbara Hoppe was re-elected to the Council for her third term. Michael Trapp will be the newest council member, replacing Second Ward Councilman Jason Thornhill.

The Missouri men's golf team competed against 15 teams in the fifth annual Columbia Orthopaedic Group Mizzou Intercollegiate golf tournament Monday.

Robert Ault of Blackwater died Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was 63.

Hitch knows exactly what this team needs to be successful," forward David Perron said. "He's leaned really hard on us, and we've responded."

The senior vice president of strategy for Lowe's Companies Inc. returned to MU to speak with students and faculty about his experiences in business and life, and working to find a balance between the two.

Matt Holliday, David Freese and Yadier Molina homered during the St. Louis Cardinals' big first inning, and Jake Westbrook found his control after a rough start, beating the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Monday night.