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Brian Smith’s ‘Family-like atmosphere’ helped the MU wrestling program reach new heights
When MU wrestling coach Brian Smith took over as head coach a decade the program was in shambles but Smith has turned the program into a national-title contender.
Rucker, Maclin head list of five Missouri football All-Americans
Tight end Martin Rucker and freshman Jeremy Maclin were named first-team AP All-Americans.
Juggling basketball and finals week the ultimate test for MU women’s basketball team
Coach Cindy Stein changes practice routines so her team can focus more on finals.
Thousands without power in mid-Missouri
Collapsing trees are the major cause of the electrical outages.
Columbians journey to Mecca
Later this week, more than two million Muslims are expected to descend on Mecca for the annual hajj. The Rashids are one of at least two Muslim families from Columbia who will be among them.
Lack of bylaws causes tension in MU math department
The MU Department of Mathematics has operated without bylaws since 2002. The fight to establish a consensus on bylaws reflects the political struggles that have affected the department since 2000, when former chair Elias Saab was asked to step down.
Home invasion suspects to be tried as adults
Twin teenage brothers arrested in connection with a September home invasion and sexual assault are now facing felony charges as adults.
UM unveils fiscal misconduct reporting line
The Web- and telephone-based system offers a new way for employees to voice concerns.
UM System to see increase in licensing revenues
The UM System will see an increase in licensing revenues after a new agreement with GlaxoSmithKline for the drug Zegerid.
Students say Adderall use is common during finals week
Adderall, an amphetamine, is a commonly used drug among college students as a study aid. It’s a Class II substance and illegal possession can be a felony.
So far, canceled classes won't lead to makeup days
Even though classes were canceled twice this week, Columbia Public Schools students won’t have to worry about making up those days at the end of the year.
Rolling list of cancellations and delays
The Missourian will update this list as we learn of more closings.
Outage interrupts life in central city
At 8:45 p.m. Monday, a fallen tree limb caused an electrical circuit to go down, cutting power from Garth Avenue to West Boulevard and Stewart Road to Worley Street.
Guard moves on to Chillicothe
Green Christmas: Give a tree
For a gift that's truly green, give out something that keeps on growing.
Flights canceled out of Columbia Regional Airport
US Airways Express canceled flights out of Columbia Regional Airport this morning because of ice on the runways at Kansas City International Airport.
Gunshots reported Monday night
The shots were fired near the intersection of Rice and Carol roads.
Fallen tree limb knocks out power for almost 2,900 residents
Homes in the affected area, most which lost power for about an hour Monday night, extended from Garth Avenue to West Boulevard and Stewart Road to Worley Street.
