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Twin sisters share stories of cancer survival at Pink Promise tea

The Susan G. Komen Foundation hosted a tea Saturday morning to celebrate local cancer survivors.

 

Boonville business owner returns to Nigeria hometown to help community

Julius Udinyiwe, who owns a one-hour photo shop in Boonville, returned a year later to repair classrooms and build wells to provide water to his native community.

PHOTO GALLERY: Smrithi Jacob spends time at Columbia Senior Activity Center

Smrithi Susan Jacob plays Rummikub with a seniors Sherill Mikles and Veena Sahota Thursday at the Columbia Senior Activity Center.

UM System hires new spokesman

University of Missouri system has a new spokesman, John Fougere.

Survey of public shows drop in satisfaction with police performance

A survey of Columbia residents showed a decrease in satisfaction with the Columbia Police Department's crime prevention efforts and its response time to emergencies.

PHOTO: Crew surveys gas line damage

Cable crews were digging to lay fiber optic cables for Charter Communications when they hit a gas line on Lemone Industrial Boulevard and New Haven Ave near U.S.  63 on Friday.

Friends of the Centralia Battlefield plan fundraiser

On June 15, the Friends of Centralia Battlefield will be hosting a fundraiser to raise funds for the upcoming Centralia Battlefield Reenactment in September. 

Gravel trail repairs continue after flooding

Crews continue work to restore Columbia's main gravel trails damaged by flooding.

For Columbia's Joel Ewbank, home and work are one and the same

Joel Ewbank manages the care in his home of three patients with profound medical and developmental issues. "These patients are my family members," he said.

PHOTO GALLERY: Patrons come out for Hot Summer Nights concert

"Strike up the Band" was the first of a 24-event concert series extending through the summer.

Columbia officials' retreat to gauge progress on improving city services

The council members' and city department heads' retreat will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Activity and Recreation Center.

PHOTO GALLERY: For Columbia T-ball players, it's all in fun

Summer T-ball games provide diversion for both players and parents.

Two ramps at I-70 and Route Z scheduled to open Friday

The Missouri Department of Transportation and contractor Don Schnieders Excavating Co. will open the eastbound ramps Friday afternoon, two months ahead of schedule.

Preventative West Nile virus mosquito spraying to begin along Columbia trails

Mosquito spraying along Columbia trails will begin early Friday morning and last through early fall.

Columbia's A Call to Serve donates aid for country of Georgia

For 21 years, A Call to Serve International has raised money and donated more than $350 million in medication and medical supplies for the country of Georgia. Its latest shipment to the country left this week.

MU student expresses love for dance, song and Bosnian culture

MU student Haris Fazlic performed a traditional Bosnian folk dance and music for an Emmy-winning TV presentation. As a second-generation Bosnian refugee, Fazlic wants to preserve his native culture.

Sheriff, prosecutor won't be bound by Columbia pot ordinance

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey and Prosecuting Attorney Dan Knight said they are following state law instead of a city ordinance directing law enforcement and prosecutors on how to deal with minor marijuana possession in Columbia. 

Rep. Chris Kelly discusses 2013 legislative session with constituents

Five days after the 2013 state legislative session ended, Rep. Chris Kelly shared his thoughts on the session Tuesday night at the Columbia Public Library.

Men force entry to rob apartment; one suspect at large

Two of three suspects were arrested Monday night after a car chase, crash and foot chase. Police have not identified the third suspect.

Man charged with armed assault makes first court appearance

Alfonso Rodriguez appeared in court for the first time since his arrest after a car chase on Interstate 70. He has been charged with shooting his girlfriend.

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