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Three Missouri baseball players picked up on final day of draft
The Atlanta Braves took Eric Garcia in the 20th round, Ben Turner went to the Giants in Round 21 and Blake Holovach got a call from the Mariners in the 27th round.
SEC stages welcoming party for Missouri, Texas A&M
Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive and the SEC held an official welcoming party for Missouri and Texas A&M, only three months before the Tigers and Aggies open their first football schedules as members of the conference.
Chi Omega house demolished to make way for new one
Deconstruction began Wednesday on the Chi Omega sorority house at 406 Burnam Ave. It was deemed to be better to build a new house rather than renovate the house that was built in 1922.
Former Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel sparks scuffle in Saints minicamp
A brief scuffle erupted in the New Orleans Saints minicamp Wednesday, and former Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel was at the center of it. The Saints say the intensity is a good sign.
Odle family buys more property on Locust Street
With the most recent purchase of property at 1108 Locust St., the Odle family owns almost all of the block on the south side of Locust between Hitt and Waugh streets.
New home construction permits, sales increase since last year
The number of new home construction permits in Columbia and Boone County has increased through April this year, compared with last year.
U.S. Postal Service plans to reduce hours at 3 area post offices
The Franklin, Wooldridge and Arrow Rock post offices will have their hours reduced by more than half as the U.S. Postal Service cuts costs.
Former cancer patients share stories of survival
About 50 cancer survivors and guests gathered Tuesday night to celebrate their successful battles with the disease and tell their stories.
Delicate design: Chinese artist brings leaf cutting to Columbia
Yun Fan, a leaf cutting artist from Weifang, China, is spending June in Columbia to host workshops and presentations on her technique.
DAVID ROSMAN: Print is more satisfying than pixels
The gratifying experience of reading in print can't be duplicated by computers, e-readers or other new forms of technology.
J. KARL MILLER: Government officials will at least listen to active citizens
If you want your elected officials to make the changes you believe need to be made, then you have to make sure your voice is heard.
World War II veterans remember D-Day at memorial
Several veterans traveled to Washington aboard six flights organized by the private Honor Flight Network.
Plans set for 'Fire in the Sky' Fourth of July celebration
Flat Branch Park and Peace Park will host live music and children's activities before the fireworks start downtown shortly after 9 p.m.
UPDATE: Audit finds Missouri agencies rushed to spend their budgets
State auditor Tom Schweich said that while some Missouri agencies rushed to spend money before they lost it, they did not appear to be blatantly wasting taxpayer dollars.
Suspect remains at large in Boone County National Bank robbery
A robbery Wednesday morning at Boone County National Bank was under investigation.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Closing of press product of the wrong model for university
The decision to close the press will have a long-term effect on the cultural climate at MU.
Craig, Descalso lead Cardinals over Astros 4-3
Allen Craig and Daniel Descalso homered to back Adam Wainwright, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 4-3 Wednesday night.
Blackburn helps Twins top Royals 4-2
Nick Blackburn shook off a slow start and pitched five effective innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 Wednesday night.
Royals starter Felipe Paulino leaves game with injury
Kansas City Royals right-hander Felipe Paulino left in the first inning with a right groin strain Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins.
