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UPDATE: Three people assaulted in home invasion

Three men reported being assaulted and bound in their home late Tuesday night. As of Wednesday afternoon, police had no suspects.

Snow, rain expected north of Interstate 70 this weekend

Parts of Missouri and Illinois could see two to four inches of snow from Thursday to Saturday.

UPDATE: MU student reports rape outside fraternity house

Police have no suspect in the reported rape of an MU student that took place outside the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house early Saturday morning.

Families fighting Alzheimer's voice concerns at community forum

A state task force intends to bring the results of its findings to the governor and the General Assembly.

Tigers team up with Red Cross for Haiti relief

The MU athletics department announced Wednesday that it will give Tiger fans a chance to donate to Haiti relief efforts. Student volunteers will collect money for the American Red Cross at the Jan. 23 home basketball game.

City accepting applications for boards and commissions

The Columbia City Clerk's office announced it is accepting applications for 26 available positions on various city boards and commissions.

Many motions heard in Sanders murder case

Daniel Sanders, 20, appeared in court on Wednesday for a motion hearing. Sanders was arrested in August 2008 after a Columbia police officer found the body of Sanders' mother beneath a tire in his trunk. He is accused of drowning her and trying to hide her body.

 

UM reacts to possible breach of student Social Security numbers

The University of Missouri System cannot determine how many of 75,000 tax forms had visible Social Security numbers in the envelope window, but the Social Security Number Remediation Project will eliminate Social Security numbers from as many information systems as possible by next year.

Analysis: Senate race underscores voter anger

The Massachusetts Senate race between Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican Scott Brown highlights the anger some citizens have with President Barack Obama and the Democrats. 

Two Columbians trying to learn fate of families in Haiti

Two Columbians who were trying to contact Haitian family members, had no success by Wednesday afternoon. Charities are open to donations to help Haiti through text messaging.

One dead in Missouri horse-drawn buggy collision

Eli Borntrager was killed in a collision with his horse-drawn buggy and a Chevrolet on Tuesday morning.

Columbia school district starts multiracial identification

Following a requirement by the federal government, Columbia Public Schools is  implementing a new system allows students and staff to identify more than one choice for their race.

Deborah Howell dies; husband headed UM system in 1980s

Group contends popular Zhu Zhu Pets toys unsafe

A consumer group claims to have found toxic chemical on whiskers of popular holiday toy.

Japanese dance students at Stephens College prepare for performance

Sachiyo Ito, a Japanese dance teacher, prepares Stephens College dance students for a performance on Friday. "Dance is not just steps, but learning about life," " Ito says.

Mid-Missouri workshop celebrates 40 years of employing adults with disabilities

Amid an uncertain economic climate, Central Missouri Subcontracting Enterpises is celebrating 40 years of employing adults with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses.

Former Columbia Water & Light director in custody on suspicion of three slayings

James "Kraig" Kahler is in custody in Kansas in connection with the slaying of his wife and two daughters.

Thanksgiving from a Native American perspective

While some Native Americans feel conflicted about the holiday, for most it is just another day to give thanks.

Two local teens participate in NY Macy's Parade

Two Columbia high school band members will represent Columbia in the New York Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as members of the Macy's Great American Marching Band.

Analysis: The effects of including religion in Fort Hood coverage

While Ibrahim Hooper, spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said the media could not avoid including Hasan's faith once it came up, he said this angle needs to be kept in perspective.

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