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Marjorie McCarthy, 100, died Thursday, May 2, 2013. She worked as a nurse at Mid-Missouri Mental Health and for Columbia doctor John Tinsley. 

The Missouri Athletic Department needs to finalize a location, seek board approval and  work out the funding before it can move forward with plans for a new softball stadium.

Many tribes were represented, including the Lakota, Cherokee, Osage and Potawatomi. Some people performed dances that are passed from generation to generation

Two 40-foot sections of the overpass buckled while two cars were on the roadway, sending the cars into the edges of the collapsed sections.

Marjory Leah McCarthy, 100, was a pediatric orthopedic nurse in Columbia and later worked for Dr. John Tinsley. She died May 2, 2013.

When faced with an incoming EF5 tornado, many residents of Moore, Okla., were forced to make split-second decision that would impact the rest of their lives.

"March Against Monsanto" protesters say they want to call attention to the dangers posed by genetically modified food and the food giants that produce it.

Rock Bridge High School seniors of the 2012-2013 school year say goodbye to high school and are already preparing for what's to come.

The annual Memorial Day observance is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Columbia Regional Airport.

The Nones, including atheists, agnostics, humanists, non-theists and others, represent a significant portion of the American electorate – one that has the potential for considerable impact on the nation’s politics. How that will happen has yet to be determined.

Senior ace Chelsea Thomas allowed just two hits to Washington, but with a lack of Missouri offense, a Huskies home run ended up costing Missouri its season.

Free downtown Wi-Fi provided by the Downtown Community Improvement District will allow visitors and residents of The District alike to utilize Google maps to find their way around and have access to social media networks anywhere they go.

Female competitors are becoming more involved in the sport of pistol shooting. That was demonstrated at the 35th annual NRA National Action Pistol Championship. The women on team "Packing in Pink" competed for the first time in the Bianchi Cup and represented a female side to a male-dominated sport.

Jefferson, Oakland and West junior high schools held their last day of class under their current names Friday. Each will become middle schools beginning in the fall.

Missourian reporters asked elementary school students: "What's the coolest thing you learned this year in school?"

Columbia's second Go Girl Run has been expected to surpass the number of participants registered during its first year by more than 100 runners. Proceeds will benefit three charities. The race will take place Saturday and is still open to racers who wish to participate.

Gene Robertson talks about his discussions with Charles McGee, one of the last Tuskegee Airmen featured in the movie "Red Tails".

Whether close to home or far away, many people sought out news about Monday's tornado and its tragic aftermath in Moore, Okla. The response adds proof to the need for journalism. Many government or nonprofit officials said during interviews on Monday afternoon that they were getting their information and perspective from news reports, same as everyone else.