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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.
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.
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.
Non-black students weigh in on 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.
Psychologist Donald Kausler, author of "Graying of America," dies
Dr. Donald Kausler was considered a leading researcher in the field of aging and was a professor emeritus at MU.
School district switches to biodegradable trays
The new trays look very similar to Styrofoam, but break down in 9 months to a year. Styrofoam can stay in a landfill for 400 to 1,000 years.
AmerenUE, consumer groups differ on rate increase proposals
In opening day arguments about an AmerenUE electricity rate case, the utility company asked for a customer rate increase of $202 million, but a consumer advocacy body is arguing for the utility company to be granted $68 million.
Firearms hunters expected to harvest 213,000 deer
The state's top deer biologist expects this firearms deer season to match 2007 numbers before the season ends next week. Over opening weekend, numbers of doe harvested were up by 5,000, while the buck total was down by 8,000.
Volunteer firefighters complete training course
A second class of 2008 recruits will graduate Thursday.
Man injured in attempted robbery
A 53-year-old man reported being assaulted by two men during an attempted robbery just after midnight on Thursday, a Columbia Police Department news release said.
Gans Road overpass opening highlights rapid development
The new U.S. 63 overpass at Gans Road just south of Columbia opened to traffic around noon Thursday.
