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In Harrisburg barbecue joint, friends find success in unlikely place
When two friends threw away the recipe books and started their own barbecue tradition in Harrisburg, they had no idea what would happen. Their success has exceeded their dreams by a country mile.
MU sous chef Jeremy Elmore wins regional competition
Jeremy Elmore, 29, has been cooking since he was 11 years old. Years of experience helped him win gold at the National Association of College and University Food Services Midwest Regional contest.
Two men arrested in Friday assault outside Blue Fugue
Police arrested a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old man Sunday in relation to an assault of a 42-year-old man late Friday outside the Blue Fugue in downtown Columbia.
PHOTO GALLERY: In Columbia, perfect weather for fun in the water
Columbia residents enjoyed a warm Tuesday by playing in the water at city parks.
Broadway hotel, Short Street projects expected to finish by September
Downtown business owners have had to cope with construction of a new hotel at the east end of Broadway. Despite the short-term issues, business owners are optimistic about the traffic it will bring to the area.
Sen. Schaefer defends opposition to Medicaid expansion at GOP meeting
Sen. Kurt Schaefer defended his opposition to Medicaid expansion to a group of expansion supporters Tuesday night.
Moberly man arrested on suspicion of attacking ex-girlfriend with razor
The victim had a restraining order against the man that was issued in July.
Columbia City Council Action, June 18
The Columbia City Council held its regular meeting on Monday night.
Missouri basketball adds assistant coach
Mark Phelps, former head coach at Drake University, joins Head Coach Frank Haith's Missouri staff for the upcoming season.
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Missouri is drunk on tax credits. Who will take the bottle away?
In six years, tax credit spending has increased by $159 million.
ROSE NOLEN: Family members share tales of history
Rose Nolen had a family of storytellers. Wherever news was being made in Missouri, chances were some family member was nearby.
John M. Nowell III was passionate about the history of Boone County, family
John M. Nowell III died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at his home in Columbia. He was 62.
Maxine Turner Haas, July 25, 1924 — June 17, 2013
Maxine Turner Haas died Monday, June 17, 2013. She worked as an administrative assistant at MU.
Frances S. Allen, Jan. 9, 1926 — June 16, 2013
Frances S. Allen, 87, of Shawnee, Kan., died June 16, 2013. Mrs. Allen worked for MU for 35 years.
MU golf course to be named for former curator
Don and Audrey Walsworth donated toward upgrades at Memorial Stadium and a new clubhouse for the men's and women's golf teams.
Maxine Turner Haas, 88, loved Boone County history
Maxine Turner Haas, a lifelong Columbia resident who worked as an administrative assistant for MU, died Monday at age 88.
Frances S. Allen, dietitian at MU, died Sunday at age 87
Frances S. Allen was dedicated to her family and those in need.
Progress, but unclear timeline for Obama's health care overhaul
The administration is taking the lead in setting up new health insurance markets in 34 states, a congressional report said — a heavy lift unforeseen when the law was passed.
Cubs get past Cardinals, Wainwright
Chicago started fast against Adam Wainwright (10-4) and broke a five-game losing streak in St. Louis with a 4-2 victory Tuesday night.
Indians rally past Royals in eighth inning
Held to one run and three hits over seven innings by Ervin Santana, the Indians finally strung something together in the eighth rallying to a 4-3 win over the City Royals on Tuesday night.
