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On Thursday night, performances by local talent entertained a crowd in Douglass High School's gymnasium. The talent show was part of Columbia's Black History Month celebration. 

A Distracted Driving Summit held Thursday in Jefferson City focused on enforcement of legislation and education about distracted driving dangers.

Firefighters returned to 5107 Hatteras Drive to check on the home and noticed a second fire had started.

Since receiving 2.2 million requests to add cellphones to the state's no-call list, the Missouri Senate has approved legislation to expand the list. The bill now goes to the Missouri House for final action.

The UM System Board of Curators is expected to vote to set tuition rates for next year at a special telepresence meeting on Monday morning.

Glenn celebrates the 50th anniversary since he became the first American to orbit the earth. 

City Manager Mike Matthes and Mayor Bob McDavid answered questions Thursday night about the transit dilemma.

The Supreme Court looked at the state's congressional district maps for the second time to evaluate claims that they aren't as compact as the state constitution requires.

The Missouri State Senate approved legislation to expand the workers' compensation program in hopes that the state will become more attractive to businesses.

Due to problems with transmitters, the station will be off air until tomorrow morning for most cable providers.

The Senate voted 28-6 in favor of the bill, which will next be voted on in the House.

The budget for all parking-lot-related expenses is $395,250, which includes repaving and changing the entrance to improve traffic flow.

First Ward Councilman Fred Schmidt will host the forum, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Russell Chapel CME Church and is sponsored by Columbians for Modern, Efficient Transit.

Douglass High school hosted the 'Black History Month Talent Showcase Blow Out' on Thursday. The event showcased local talent in singing, dancing, rapping and drumming from a variety of ages.

Improvements would include adding lights, a restroom and a restroom/concession building. A revised version of the plan must be approved before it goes to City Council.

Columbians for Modern, Efficient Transit invited people to a dinner to share their opinions on the bus system. About 80 community members from the First Ward showed up to discuss what they want from Columbia transit and the challenges of achieving those goals.

Jeremy Spillman was leaving his house when he noticed smoke in the windows. Before calling the fire department he rescued his dogs from the basement.

The annual Boone Hospital Center Heart Fair provided free screenings for blood pressure, body mass index and cholesterol. More than 500 people attended and the event's educational information focused on risk factors connected to heart problems. 

One hundred percent of the show choirs' proceeds will go to Granny's House, an outreach program for children living in Columbia's public housing.