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Missouri votes no on proposed tobacco tax increase
The majority of voters in Boone and seven other counties and the city of St. Louis approved the measure, but it failed nonetheless.
Three suffer gunshot wounds in Blue Ridge area shooting
Columbia Police Department spokeswoman Latisha Stroer said the "vehicle-to-vehicle" shootings began on Skyview and Green Ridge roads.
Boone County Outlaws rugby team a 'brotherhood'
Despite the physical toll, many members of the Outlaws, a men's rugby team open to all ages, stay with the sport because of the camaraderie the players share.
Sheila Robertson died Tuesday at University Hospital
MU graduate dies at age 51.
ANALYSIS: Obama, GOP size each other up for deals
In the hours after the election Republicans and Democratic leaders said they are willing to steer toward compromise, as messy as it might be.
Delta decision to end flights a 'matter of fairness'
Delta's decision came on the heels of a city announcement that it had reached a deal in which American Airlines would provide flights to and from Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth in exchange for a two-year, $3 million revenue guarantee and other incentives.
ANALYSIS: Gay-marriage backers end losing streak, look ahead
Maine and Maryland became the first states ever to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. And in Minnesota, voters rejected a proposal to place a ban on gay-marriage in the state constitution, a step taken in past elections in 30 other states.
Cathy Richards secures second term as Boone County public administrator
Richards and her family learned the news at a watch party at The Blue Note on Tuesday night.
Sheila Robertson, Nov. 6, 2012, of Columbia
Sheila Robertson of Columbia died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. She was 51.
A section of Eighth Street to be closed Thursday
Eighth Street from Walnut to just north of the Eighth and Walnut Parking structure exit will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Sturgeon woman arrested on suspicion of fraud, exploiting elderly
Michele Gail Brown was arrested on suspicion of financial exploitation of an elderly woman she resided with, along with three other charges.
King's Daughters and other holiday festivals kick off November
Holiday and craft festivals, such as the King's Daughters Holiday Festival, begin this weekend in Columbia.
David A. Craig Sr. was golfer, enjoyed roadtrips with family
David Craig of Centralia died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. He was 73.
Police looking for suspect in relation to shooting near hospital
Columbia Police were seeking Rashard L. Bigham in connection with a shooting Tuesday near the Women's and Children's Hospital on Keene Street.
Columbia man arrested on child pornography, sexual exploitation charges
Charles D. DeCarr III was arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation and other related charges.
Three wounded at shooting in northeast Columbia
Investigators were called to four different crime scenes in northeast Columbia.
Republicans ready to grasp renewed House control
Republicans had renewed control of the House within their grasp early Wednesday as the two parties traded gains from the Eastern seaboard to the Southwest.
Akin's comments, women's perceptions helped McCaskill
An exit poll by The Associated Press found that a majority of Missouri voters said U.S. Rep. Todd Akin's comments about rape factored into their vote. Women were slightly more likely to admit to their consideration of the comment when making a voting decision.
Undecided voters swayed by debates, especially the first
MU freshman Adam Olson made up his mind shortly after the first presidential debate on Oct. 3 because he preferred Obama's education plan to Romney's, he said.
The morning after, voters reflect on national social issues and statewide ballot proposals
On the morning after Election Day, we took a look at mid-Missourians' reactions to statewide ballot proposals, and to other national political issues.