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MU students, faculty present strategic plan achievements

The annual forum updates the public on the progress of the goals of "One Mizzou: 2020 Vision for Excellence."

FROM READERS: Tips for being a successful designated driver

MU senior Andrew Patchell has dedicated more than 1,000 hours and 150 nights of service to giving safe rides to MU students with STRIPES. He shares the best tips for being a successful designated driver.

Man arrested for home invasion robbery, damaging vehicle

The investigation revealed three men armed with handguns forced open the front door of the apartment.

SHOW ME THE RECORDS: Court and parking statistics

The city of Columbia provides statistics on the number of traffic and parking violations issued each year.

MU graduate's music to be performed by St. Louis Symphony

"Ravish and Mayhem," a composition by MU graduate Stephanie Berg, will be performed by the St. Louis Symphony next season. 

Two new police buildings planned for Columbia

The 2014 draft of the city's capital improvement plan calls for two additional  police station facilities and a new police headquarters. Construction would begin in 2015 on the north facility, and it would cost an estimated $14.5 million.

 

What is it like to shop at Lucky's Farmers Market?

Lucky's Farmers Market announced that the store is planning to come to the former Osco Building this fall. The Missourian took a look at the reviews of the store's location in Boulder, Colo., and also found some information about current pricing at that store in comparison to other Boulder markets.

VIDEO: Rock Bridge sophomore comments on high school start times

Rock Bridge High School sophomore Jilly Dos Santos, who founded Students' Say, an advocacy groups for students from district high schools, helped champion the new 9 a.m. start time approved by the Columbia School Board.

In a first, black voter turnout rate passes whites

For the first time in American history, the black voter turnout surpassed white voter turnout. The changing landscape of America's demographics could have a major impact on upcoming elections.

Rock Bridge golfers win district tournament; Hickman finishes sixth

Matt Echelmeier and Jack Knoesel led the Bruins. 

Tolton girls track team places fourth at Blue and Gold Relays

Chase Freidel and Lacy Stephens won events for the Trailblazers. 

Sandra McCleary loved dogs, volunteered at nursery school

Sandra Lee Hollis McCleary of Jefferson City died Saturday, April 27, 2013. She was 75.

Missouri House panel adopts plan to stop personal document scanning

House committee wants to keep concealed weapon permits in Revenue Department but agrees with Senate to stop scanning personal documents.

Sandra Lee Hollis McCleary, Sept. 13, 1937 — April 27, 2013

Sandra Lee Hollis McCleary was known as a kind and loving woman who brought happiness into the lives of all who knew her.

Keep Columbia Free President Mark Flakne arrested for assault, unlawful use of weapon

Flakne, 41, was charged with third-degree domestic assault and the unlawful use of a weapon.

Cliff McGrath graduated from Hickman High School

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W.

Cliff McGrath, Sept. 7, 1929 — April 27, 2013, of Columbia

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:30-1 prior to the service. A private family burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ubaldo Jimenez dazzles as Indians beat Royals

The Indians' right-hander baffled the Kansas City Royals while pitching into the eighth inning, Ryan Raburn belted two home runs to pace the Cleveland offense, and the result was a 9-0 win Monday night that salvaged a split of a four-game series.

Latos outduels Wainwright as Reds top Cardinals

Mat Latos extended his scoreless innings streak to 17, and the Cincinnati Reds got an RBI apiece from Joey Votto and Xavier Paul in a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.

Blues ready for another shot at Kings

St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock likes his team's chances of making a deep playoff run but scoffed away a suggestion that the Blues and Los Angeles Kings have a lot of similarities. After sweeping the Blues in the second round last spring en route to the franchise's first Stanley Cup, Los Angeles won all three games this season, too, and have taken eight in a row overall.

 

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