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Genovese's talent almost got away from Missouri softball team
There were so many twists and turns in the way Missouri coach Ehren Earleywine recruited Corrin Genovese, the Tigers' award-winning freshman infielder almost didn't come to Columbia.
UPDATE: FastCAT proposal intended to revitalize ailing bus system
The FastCAT route proposal is aimed at increasing student ridership, with 11 stops completing a circuit through MU and the downtown area.
Kingsley on comeback for Missouri softball team
Freshman outfielder Kayla Kingsley started her first season with Missouri slowly and struggled with her hitting. But in regional tournament play last weekend, she led the Tigers at the plate, going 6-for-9.
Kenzie Jacoby, a Rock Bridge girls soccer player, returns to the field after a life-threatening car accident
Broken ribs and a separated shoulder couldn't keep Kenzie Jacoby from the soccer field.
Japanese shooting team sees Bianchi Cup as unique opportunity
Japanese gun laws forbid those who are not in the police or military to own pistols. Instead, the members of the Japanese team resort to firing gas-powered pellet pistols or Airsoft guns for shooting competitions in Japan.
GEORGE KENNEDY: Council, mayor are listening to EEZ concerns
Monday's 7-0 decision creating a new enhanced enterprise zone board shows that our elected representatives are listening to critics of the program. The unanimity does not, however, suggest the debate is going away.
Rock Bridge tennis advances to state championship
Rock Bridge won the state championship the last two years.
Mayor proposes FastCAT bus route catering to student population
The proposed FastCAT (Campus Access Transit) route would have 11 stops completing a circuit through MU and the downtown area.
Missouri opts for untested drug for executions
The Corrections Department has declined interviews, but said in a statement that the decision was based on the unavailability of sodium thiopental.
Columbia man stabbed in early morning altercation
A 21-year-old Columbia man was stabbed early this morning in north Columbia.
Wanda Brown, who led Hickman, Smithton, retires as assistant superintendent
Wanda Brown was the first African-American principal of Hickman High School, opened Smithton Middle School and helped plan the district's reorganization of secondary education.
Education, support key to addressing increased heroin abuse, speakers say
The Columbia Police Department and other resource agencies dedicated two hours Thursday night to inform the community about recent heroin and prescription drug use, particularly among young adults.
Rock Bridge boys relay team chases elusive state title
Senior Caleb Wilfong, already an individual state cross-country champion, is looking to round out his career with a 4x800-meter relay victory. Athletes from both Rock Bridge and Hickman will compete in the Class 3 and 4 state track and field meet this weekend in Jefferson City.
New director, new vision come to Central Missouri Humane Society
Mary Boatfield will assume her position as Central Missouri Humane Society's executive director at the end of May.
Scott Olsen named interim Emergency Management Director
The Boone County Fire Protection District Chief will fill the position left empty after Capt. Zim Schwartze was placed on administrative leave May 9.
Special Olympics State Summer Games coming to Columbia next week
Volunteers are still needed for the annual games next week in Columbia.
Stephens summer theater program impersonates musicians for a concert
Students in the Stephens College Summer Theatre Institute aim to rock the house Friday night in a free performance of "Rockstar!" in which they impersonate their favorite singers.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Support justice for Shakir Hamoodi
Shakir should not go to prison for sending money to his family in Iraq.
Tuskegee Airman guest at Columbia College's Military Recognition Day
Col. George Boyd presented the Col. Charles McGee Scholarship at Columbia College's Military Recognition Day on Thursday.
4-year-old Columbia boy hit by car in morning accident
A 4-year-old Columbia boy was hit by a car Thursday morning.
