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Missouri's Ron Lykins named head coach of U.S. Paralympic men's wheelchair basketball team
Lykins previously coached the U.S. women's team in three Paralympic games, winning gold in 2008 and 2004 and placing fifth in 2000.
Columbia College men's basketball team defeats Benedictine to remain undefeated
The No. 1-ranked Cougars overcame a rough start to defeat Benedictine University 60-41 and win its 25th consecutive game.
Missouri women's soccer announces 2013 recruiting class
The Tigers signed five recruits to National Letters of Intent.
Columbia College women's basketball team remain undefeated in conference
The Cougars cruised over Benedictine University on the road Thursday night to remain undefeated in the American Midwest Conference.
TELL US: How would a longer school year affect Columbia?
Gov. Jay Nixon has suggested extending the school year by six days. We're interested in finding out how this change could affect you.
Missouri basketball's Phil Pressey named to Cousy list
An original list of 80 candidates was trimmed down to a watch list of 12 student-athletes for the award.
Two arrested after vehicle chase through Boone, Cooper counties
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Cooper County Sheriff's Department and the Boonville Police Department assisted with the chase.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Focus should be on Jefferson Junior High gym, not elementary school
Jefferson Junior High School's gym is in need of serious upgrades and should be a top agenda item for Columbia Public Schools.
FROM READERS: MU students write, direct and star in St. Thomas More Newman Center musical
Bridget Kapp, an MU senior, is directing the Newman Week Musical, "History of the Bible: Part II," at the St. Thomas More Newman Center. She gives some insight into what her involvement with Newman Week has meant to her.
Mrazek leads Red Wings past Blues in NHL debut
In his first start in net for Detroit, 20-year-old goalie Petr Mrazek made 26 saves and allowed only one goal in Detroit's 5-1 win over St. Louis.
Southern diet, fried foods may raise stroke risk
Blacks are five times more likely than whites to have the dietary patterns linked with the highest stroke risk, a new study finds.
U.S. Senate launching bipartisan Mississippi River Caucus
Leaders from 10 states along the Mississippi River will be part of a caucus launched to help commerce and address flooding and drought issues.
Tragedy for dinosaurs was opportunity for mammals
Two new studies shed light on what happened to the dinosaurs after a comet or asteroid smashed into the Gulf of Mexico 66 million years ago.
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Ending Saturday mail service is the right thing to do
With the U.S. Postal Service losing billions of dollars a year, and mail volume down, Congress has decided that ending Saturday postal delivery might be the best way to ensure the service's survival.
Missouri House Republicans propose smoking policy
House rules require the Republican and Democratic caucuses to establish smoking policies for legislators' private offices.
150-foot asteroid will come close to Earth, but no need to duck
A massive asteroid will zip by Earth next Friday, but scientists at NASA's Near-Earth Object program say there is no chance of collision.
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Mental health services in Missouri need to be strengthened
In the wake of recent high-profile mass shootings, we should focus our attention on increasing mental health services, which is exactly what Gov. Nixon plans to do.
St. Louis grade school student caught with gun
Principal Nathalie Means said in a statement sent home to parents that the district will review its safety policies and procedures.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal to headline Missouri GOP event again
The Missouri Republican Party said Gov. Bobby Jindal is to speak Feb. 16 at a banquet for its annual Lincoln Days conference in St. Louis.
TV ad focuses on Missouri utility legislation
The bill would let utilities request approval for a surcharge to get reimbursed for a variety of infrastructure projects.