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Missouri wrestling preparing to get back to winning ways at quad meet

The Tigers are scheduled to compete Sunday against Eastern Michigan, Truman State and host Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.

 

Former MU professor discusses issues at envrionmental summit

Activists, scientists and lobbyists attended the summit to discuss challenges facing the conservationist community.

Missouri senator calls for shorter legislative session to help balance budget

In an attempt to save money, Missouri legislators, who are trying to balance the state's budget, are proposing plans to shorten the legislature's work session.

WHAT OTHERS SAY: Substance abuse costs everyone

Methamphetamine producers have endorsed a simpler, yet more explosive, approach in the creation of their drug, escalating the amount of drug-related injuries.

Garage fire causes $60,000 of damage

A detached garage behind the house at 4406 Oak View Drive caught fire Saturday morning. There were no injuries.

WHAT OTHERS SAY: New law benefits patients, health care industry

Arguments that the new health care law is incompatible with the Constitution's commerce clause are unfounded.

Hickman boys basketball seventh at Nixa Invitational

The Hickman boys basketball team beat Lafayette 73-39 on Saturday afternoon in the seventh-place game of the Nixa Invitational.

Missouri men's basketball team beats Texas Tech

Kim English and Marcus Denmon led the Tigers to a 63-50 win against Texas Tech on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

Crowd greets Green-Beckham for top football recruit's Missouri visit

MU students cheering and bearing signs showed Hillcrest High School's Dorial Green-Beckham just how much they want him to pick Missouri when he signs a letter of intent on Feb. 1.

United Way mission change cuts funding for older-adults programs

The Heart of Missouri United Way adopted a new mission strategy Wednesday which focuses heavily on youth and education and will provide funds for those types of programs.

Hickman falls to Harrisonville 67-59 in the Nixa Invitational Tournament

The Hickman boy's basketball team fell to Harrisonville 67-59 in the second round of the Nixa Invitational Tournament on Friday night in overtime.

MU to co-host electric vehicle safety training for first responders

More than 60 Missouri first responders will learn how to act in emergencies involving electric and hybrid vehicles during a training session Saturday.

Columbia College builds new women's soccer team

Columbia College men's soccer coach faces the challenge of recruiting players for a team that doesn't exist, which is the women's soccer team that is set to debut in the fall.

Access from Windsor Street to College Avenue closed Monday

Access will be closed Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the completion of electrical work.

Suit over new Missouri House districts filed in trial court

Opponents of new state House districts filed in Cole County on Friday after the Missouri Supreme Court ordered Thursday that the case must start in a lower court.

PHOTO GALLERY: Flight Club learns about space from former astronauts

Former astronauts Col. Steve Nagel and Linda Godwin shared their experiences in space with Columbia Independent School's Flight Club on Friday.

Former astronauts share wisdom with Columbia Independent School Flight Club

Columbia residents Col. Steve Nagel and Linda Godwin reflected on the space program and the importance of math and science in education at Columbia Independent School on Friday night.

Kyle Micah McKinney remembered for humility

Kyle Micah McKinney is remembered by friends and family as a man whose humility set him apart. He enjoyed sports and spending time outside. McKinney, 49, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.

Obit: Kyle McKinney

Kyle Micah McKinney, 49, died Thursday, Jan. 19, while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma.

Legal Services Corporation announces budget cuts despite increase in caseload

Nonprofit legal advice programs nationwide experienced a $72 million cut in funding from Congress since 2010, which resulted in cutting 833 staff members across 135 programs nationwide. 

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