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Missouri softball team's offense makes quick work of South Carolina
The Tigers' 10-2 six-inning victory over South Carolina on Friday night at University Field was their ninth run-rule shortened victory of the season.
Candidates discuss 911 tax, policing at final public forum
Candidates for the City Council debated a host of issues Thursday evening at the last public forum before Tuesday's election.
No run support again for Zastryzny in Missouri baseball's loss
Tigers starting pitcher Rob Zastryzny allowed only one earned run in 7.2 innings in Missouri's 2-0 loss Friday to LSU. It was the third of his Southeastern Conference-worst five losses in which his team failed to score a single run.
Missouri Contemporary Ballet seeks funding for trip to South Korea
The 12-member group was invited last fall to showcase central Missouri's performing arts at the 2013 Suncheon Bay International Garden Exposition in South Korea. The ballet company started a Kickstarter project to raise $25,000 for the trip.
City Council candidates discuss city, ward priorities
Missourian reporters asked candidates for the Columbia City Council nine standardized questions on city government issues. Here are their verbatim answers to a question about city and ward priorities beyond those addressed in previous questions.
Missouri goalkeeper Shelby Sonnefeldt hopes injury rehab pays off
Missouri freshman goalkeeper Shelby Sonnefeldt underwent surgery in December after four shoulder dislocations. She hopes to return to the field in June and play without fear of being reinjured.
Columbia canoeing enthusiast hopes race draws more to sport
Columbia's Charlie Lockwood started the Perche Creek GutBuster canoe and kayak race in 2009 because he thought there weren’t enough options in the racing circuit for participants from the area.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Karl Skala makes Columbia better
Karl Skala lives not far from Clark Lane and knows the effects of the area's growth first hand.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thomas has qualities needed for City Council
He is highly educated, an experienced Columbia public-policy decision maker, committed to representing his constituents' interests, honest and law-abiding.
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Paul A.M.E. Church hosts Good Friday Fish Fry
Columbia's St. Paul A.M.E. Church hosted its 1oth annual Good Friday Fish Fry on Friday. The menu included catfish, spaghetti and desserts.
Rock slide closes northbound lane on U.S. 63
The lane closure is expected to remain in place for about 10 days, and U.S. 63 will be closed periodically while crews work on stabilizing the rock face and removing loose debris.
Police arrest suspect following Quail Drive shooting
It's the third time this year that police have handled shots fired incidents on the 2600 block of Quail Drive.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thomas has ability to work well with all
Ian Thomas, if elected, will keep citizens informed about how he thinks and how he arrived as his decisions.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Karl Skala has record of community service
Karl Skala will speak on behalf of the city, if elected to council.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thomas brings vision, new perspective to leadership
Ian Thomas adds new perspective to City Council and will bring passion and vision to office.
FROM READERS: Edamame is an easy crop to introduce to your vegetable garden
Unlike green beans, edamame plants ripen all pods simultaneously, making harvesting much easier.
GUEST COMMENTARY: New 911 tax increase is the wrong call
Agencies that Public Safety Joint Communications serves need to pay their part to keep up with growth in our area.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Karl Skala the right choice for Third Ward
Karl Skala has experience in planning and development.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for Skala is vote for solutions
Karl Skala works diligently for community.
Shirley House was a charter member of Broadway Christian Church
During World War II, she was a member of the Army Cadet Nursing Corps.
