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Missouri House Democrat calls for investigation of testimony given under false names
Missouri House testimony presented under several aliases should be investigated and prosecuted under laws making it a felony to file false documents with a government agency, state Rep. Del Taylor said Friday. Taylor, a St. Louis Democrat, said that The Independent’s report that a Columbia restaurant owner is the source...
University of Missouri homecoming starts soon. Here's the event lineup
The University of Missouri is gearing up to celebrate homecoming. While most events are a roughly a week away, there is one event happening soon: a blood drive. Here's what to to expect as MU nears its homecoming game on Oct. 19. ...
VOTE: Boone County high school Athlete of the Week Sep. 30-Oct. 5
Charlotte Canote was named last week’s Boone County high school Athlete of the Week. Now, its time to vote for the top athlete for Sep. 30-Oct. 5. Voting will be open until Thursday, Oct. 10 at 11:59 p.m. More: 4 takeaways from Hickman football's first victory against Jefferson City in over a decade More: Here are the top performers for week 6 of Boone County high school football ...
Snap Counts: Mizzou vs Texas A&M
After each Missouri game this season, we'll take a look at the snap counts for every offensive and defensive player and update the running totals for the season. Here are the totals after Mizzou's 41-10 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. Numbers are from PFF College. Numbers listed are run...
Columbia council to say goodbye to health director, may decide camera surveillance policy
The Columbia City Council Monday night could make some significant policy and purchase decisions for the police department. Prior to that, though, they will say goodbye to Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning and welcome in Rebecca Roesslet as the new director. Browning announced her retirement last month...
Opinion: External audit could save Columbia from fiscal cliff
Ongoing mismanagement, malfeasance and obfuscation by Columbia’s leaders has forced concerned citizens to come together in calling for an external audit of the city’s administration and finances. This investigation by the Missouri State Auditor would focus on the city’s water and electric utilities, where delays and mishandling have already cost Columbia tens of millions of dollars. Every resident is affected, especially those on limited and fixed incomes, but now they have a path toward a solution. The...
Missouri Basketball: 2024-25 season preview for the Tigers
It’s no secret that last season was a complete disaster for Missouri. The Tigers were coming off the team's best finish in a decade and the fanbase was excited for another tournament run. But nobody could predict what actually happened. Most of the returning players on the roster took a huge step back, both the offense and defense regressed, and injuries hurt any chances of a repeat tournament appearance. Early season losses to Memphis and Jackson State set the tone for the season, dashing any expectations for the remainder of the schedule. The Tigers ended the season on a 19-game losing streak and failed to win a single conference matchup.
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