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Universities post record minority enrollments

Student enrollment at universities in Kansas and Missouri has been increasingly diverse this year.

Columbia Public Schools sees increase in number of English-language learners

The number of students enrolled in English Language Learner programs in the Columbia Public School District has increased by 138 students so far this year. ELL teachers have managed to keep classes small despite the increase in students by, in one case, leaving ELL students in the traditional classroom and sending them to a daily ELL class.

Melton earns Columbia's monthly volunteer award for chimney-swift tower

Vanessa Melton is Columbia's November "Volunteer of the Month" thanks to her role in building a tower that will be a refuge for chimney swifts, a group of birds whose numbers have been declining nationwide.

One arrested in early Saturday afternoon assault

Omicka L. Cowans, 31, of Columbia was arrested on suspicion of first-degree domestic assault, according to a news release from the Columbia Police Department.

Police make three arrests after investigation into drug, firearms sales

Police arrested Terrance L. Williams, 22, Donte R. Hardin, 20, and Christopher D. Turner, 32, in an ongoing Columbia Police Department investigation into the illegal sales of drugs and firearms.

From vineyard to table: Researchers try to elevate Missouri's wine industry

The MU Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology is spearheading research that could spur a Missouri wine renaissance and put the growing industry on the global map.

Roots of deception: Researchers work to nix the nematode

MU researchers are trying to unlock the secret of a parasitic threat to soybean crops in Missouri and nationwide.

Former UM System president takes $100,000 pay cut

The Washington State University board of regents accepted Elson Floyd's suggestion for the voluntary $100,000 pay cut. He will now earn $625,000 a year serving as president of the university.

'The Big Neal' returns to his alma mater, MU, a star

Neal Boyd, winner of NBC's "America's Got Talent" reality competition series, is still the same humble guy who visits his college town and takes his mom's advice. 

Mission trip changes women's fair-trade mission

Four Columbia women opened a store downtown to offer alternative retail shopping, but a trip to Uganda changed the way they saw their position.

Forum addresses potential MU budget shortfall

Administrators are “between a rock and a hard place” in planning the budget for fiscal year 2010, MU Provost Brian Foster said Friday at an open forum for faculty and staff.

Meetings called by Fire Protection District kept quiet

With rumors flying, Boone County Fire Protection District board members aren't saying anything about an upcoming vote or the reason for the flurry of closed meetings.

UPDATE: Robert M. White II, renowned journalist, dies

White, who served as editor, publisher and president of the Mexico Ledger and worked to promote press freedom, died Thursday at a Columbia hospital.

Missouri artists wanted for Fire Station No. 9

Missouri artists interested in designing public art for the new Fire Station No. 9 can now submit applications to the Office of Cultural Affairs until Dec. 12.

Non-black students weigh in on MU's Black Culture Center

Seven non-black students met Thursday to discuss how they perceive the Black Culture Center. Before the session, they voiced beliefs that programs at the center were not aimed at them because of their racial or ethnic identity.

Real estate company retires with its owner

After 50 years in Columbia, McRoberts & Company, led by Andrew J. McRoberts, 85, will be closing.

Panel discusses prospects of Obama's health care policies

The Association of Health Care Journalists held an online panel talking about President-elect Barack Obama's health care plan. Karen Davis and Sheila Burke were the two panelists.

Man hospitalized after car accident near University and College

A car struck an MU van as the van was pulling out of the driveway of Schweitzer Hall, police said.

School board asks legislators for support

Administrators outlined the district's legislative priorities at a Thursday morning meeting.

Interstate 70 interchange proposed to solve Stadium's traffic woes

Columbia is preparing a proposal to create a new interchange on Interstate 70 to relieve congestion at the Stadium Boulevard intersection near the Columbia Mall.

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