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August 21, 2008

Safety questions emerge as MU prepares off-campus expansion :: P

Young pilot takes to the skies in Columbia Balloon Invitational :: P

Enrollment for the Columbia Public School District is up 224 students over numbers from the same time in 2007 :: P

Big businesses are making drastic changes in response to the falling economy, but in downtown Columbia, many small businesses say things remain the same. :: P

For Columbia School District, New School Year Brings Changes, Challenges :: P

City wants to raise rec fees to narrow losses - A public hearing on the proposed increases, which would take effect Oct. 1, will be held Sept. 2 at the City Council meeting. :: P

Fire district adopts $3.5 million budget :: P

Boone Hospital to work on William Street, add landscaping :: P

The few, the beloved, the male elementary teachers :: P

Columbia Public Schools off to a smooth start :: P

August 20, 2008

Arrow Rock breathes easier as hog farm fizzles :: P

Deceased mom threatened by son, police say - the Sanders case :: P

Columbia police officers were busy overnight responding to three reports of shootings within two hours. :: P

Complaints about Columbia Car Classics continue to roll in while a lawsuit against the used car dealership and its owner, Aaron Payne, makes its way through the court system. :: P

Eager students get a sneak peek at school :: P

New shovel among details that emerge in Daniel Sanders hearing :: P

Four suspects from Kansas City were arrested after gunshots were fired in the parking lot of a Phillips 66 convenience store at 1412 Rangeline St. early Wednesday morning, according to Columbia police. :: P

An alternative look at the day in sports - Steve O’Brian - The 49-year-old Columbia resident has been declared the best NFL handicapper in the world by bettorsworld.com. :: P

More than eight months after co-founder Lana Jacobs left St. Francis House in financial ruins, the homeless shelter continues to operate at full capacity thanks in large part to the generosity of two donors. :: P

A handful of members of the local MoveOn.org affiliate staged an event yesterday outside the Columbia office of U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof to deliver an oversize $580 million check. :: P

August 21, 2008

MU’s Jimmy Costello showing steady improvement at quarterback :: P

Safety questions emerge as MU prepares off-campus expansion :: P

Kemp prefers direct route - Wes Kemp, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound freshman from St. Louis :: P

Freshmen adjust to college football :: P

Fans riled over parking - MU charging for lot passes. :: P

University leaders field health system questions :: P

Tiger football fans face new security restrictions :: P

August 20, 2008

Missouri Tigers Football - Wednesday Practice Report :: P

Aldon Smith cleared to join Tigers :: P

True freshman tight end Michael Egnew learned Monday he is likely to take a reserve role this season behind senior tight end Chase Coffman :: P

Young receivers grow up in a hurry - Freshman pass-catchers get opportunities. :: P

Ben Askren falls short of dream at 2008 Beijing Olympics :: P

Matt Davis’ role on the scout team is valuable to the sixth-ranked Tigers :: P

Riders on the storm - MU group takes storm chasing to the next level :: P

August 19, 2008

The University of Missouri is restructuring its health sciences program to create a consolidated health sciences center. KBIA’s Maureen McCollum has more :: P

Daniel A. Sanders, the 19-year-old MU student charged with tampering with evidence after police found his mother’s body in the trunk of a car he was driing will plead not guilty at a preliminary hearing scheduled for Tuesday :: P

August 18, 2008

Injured ankle not big concern for Brian Coulter, a MU junior defensive end :: P

Record number of women take part in MU sorority recruitment :: P

MU Researchers Study Facial Structures, Brain Abnormalities to Reveal Formula for Earlier Detection of Autism :: P

The University of Missouri is reorganizing its health-care system to create a consolidated health sciences center, according to a news release from the university. :: P

Current Conditions - 69F / 21C | Clear - 10:54 PM CDT Aug. 27
Temperature: 69°F / 21°C | Humidity: 90% | Pressure: 29.86in / 1011hPa (Falling) | Conditions: Clear | Wind Direction: ESE | Wind Speed: 6mph / 9km/h

Tonight as of Aug. 27 10:16 PM CDT
Tonight - Partly cloudy. Low in the mid 60s. Light south wind.

Thursday as of Aug. 27 10:16 PM CDT
Thursday - Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High around 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

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Judge denies Sanders’ bond reduction request (Columbia Missourian)

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Columbia Independent School celebrates its anniversary by releasing balloons (Columbia Missourian)

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