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Mangino remains polite about investigation
Kansas' Mark Mangino said he is fine with his school's investigation into how he has coached his football team, but he said he wishes word of the investigation had not leaked to the public.
Unique experience bolsters new Hickman basketball coach
New Hickman boys basketball coach John Burns had the unique opportunity to travel around the country to observe some of the coaching that goes on at some of the nation's premier basketball programs.
Today's question: What are you thankful for?
There have been a number of positive stories in Columbia this year for which to give thanks.
A salesman's six easy tips for smart holiday shopping
Take it from someone who once sold a $2.95 warranty on a $6.95 purchase — you don't need everything a salesperson may try to sell you.
Missouri volleyball team falls to Baylor
The Missouri volleyball team lost 16-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-19 to Baylor on Wednesday night at Hearnes Center.
Police officer of 18 years arrested on suspicion of DWI
Ted Anderson, a patrol officer, was arrested early Tuesday and placed on administrative leave.
Belief in brief: Eid al-Adha
The feast of sacrifice is a three-day Muslim holiday marking Ibrahim's faith. This year, it begins the day after Thanksgiving.
Columbia teen sentenced for 'Knock Out King' robbery
Walter Jones received a five-year prison sentence for second-degree robbery for his involvement in the "Knock Out King" parking garage robbery in June.
Man accused in liquor store shooting released on home detention
The man is one of six arrested in connection with a February shooting death. The other five suspects are still incarcerated.
Police call debit card fraud report an isolated incident
A Columbia couple reported unauthorized charges to their bank account Nov. 16. Police say they believe it is an isolated case.
Missouri's state grape grows in stature and popularity
Jacob Holman, a winemaker at Les Bourgeois for 10 years, attributed the growing popularity to higher quality Nortons from Missouri wineries. The Norton/Cynthiana grape (Vitis aestivalis) is the oldest American grape still grown. The blue-black grapes produce a dry, medium-bodied wine with a deep red color.
UPDATE: Columbia man charged with statutory rape
The man, who was arrested Nov. 19, has been previously arrested on abuse and assault charges.
President to plead U.S. case at global warming summit
Obama is expected to pledge a 17 percent cut in the nation's emissions. The Congressional Budget Office estimates a $173-per-year cost increase for a family of four.
Cape woman out of Victoria's Secret model competition
Allison Turner had been in the final five in the national competition.
Centralia fan wins big at Missouri men's basketball game
Missouri's Kim English scored 26-points for the Tigers in a 99-56 win over Tennessee-Chattanooga on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena, but it was fan Jacob Stout who stole the show during a halftime contest with a half-court basket that netted him $5,000.
Missouri football team set to make fashion statement vs. KU
A new uniform, which was designed by Nike, will be used only once. A black "M" that blends into the charcoal gray of the helmet is the uniform's most distinctive feature. Missouri is not making any changes to its standard uniform.
Columbia College women's basketball team scores upset
The Columbia College women's basketball team upset No. 6 Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) University 85-60 on Tuesday at the Arena of Southwell Complex.
Suspect in murder of Elizabeth Olten pondered killing, says friend
Alyssa Bustamante, the 15-year-old suspect in the murder of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten, told a friend that she wondered what it would be like to kill someone.
Missouri home buyers could be eligible for tax break
Gov. Jay Nixon and State Treasurer Clint Zweifel, both Democrats, proposed Tuesday having a state housing commission pay the property taxes for several thousand low- and moderate-income people who buy a house in 2010.
Another search warrant executed on Mohler property
Investigators searched a storage shed on Burrell Mohler Jr.'s property on Monday night. Mohler and five relatives are jailed on charges of molest and rape.