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Columbia officials researching possibilities for future sports authority

Shannon Shaver • July 7, 2013

A new sports authority may be in Columbia's future. Columbia Parks and Recreation and Convention and Visitor’s Bureau teamed up to talk about this possibility and research options. Currently, Columbia...

Missouri legislators received $730,000 from lobbyists

Daniela Sirtori Cortina • July 7, 2013

Missouri lawmakers received more than $730,000 in gifts from lobbyists during the 2013 legislative session, according to the St. Louis Public Radio [“By the numbers: lobbying in Missouri”](http://news.stlpublicradio.org/topic/numbers-lobbying-missouri)...

Additional transmission lines needed, per request by federal government

Mara Somlo • July 7, 2013

City Council will meet July 15 to vote on the placement of new transmission lines. Sparked by a growing population and demand for reliable electricity, the long-awaited decision comes with pressure from...

FAA will examine use of electronic devices on planes

Katherine Maxcy • July 7, 2013

Ten months ago, the Federal Aviation Administration formed a government-industry group to examine the current policies and procedures of portable electronic device use on commercial airlines. The FAA...

Columbia public safety satisfaction is less than national average

Jennifer Beatty • July 7, 2013

Columbia residents are increasingly dissatisfied with the city's public safety, according to a new survey. This survey of 811 Columbia residents measured their opinions on and overall satisfaction with...

CPD investigating shooting on Garth Avenue

Pranav Shastry • July 4, 2013

At about 12:35 p.m. on July 2, several shots were fired near Texas Avenue and Garth Avenue. Officers were dispatched to this area at the same time. Reports revealed that gunfire was exchanged between...

IFC Formal Recruitment breaks attendance record

Joe Clougher • July 3, 2013

For the 2013 Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment, it’s another year and another attendance record broken. The IFC’s formal recruitment weekend, held June 28 to 30, gave potential members a...

Students, faculty react to Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act

Cassa Niedringhaus • July 3, 2013

As the U.S. Supreme Court justices prepared to hand down their decisions regarding _United States v. Windsor_ and _Hollingsworth v. Perry_ on Wednesday, a group of people nearly 900 miles away gathered...

Supreme Court rules Section 4 of Voting Rights Act unconstitutional

Shannon Shaver • July 3, 2013

In a 5-4 decision on June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Section 4 of the 48-year-old Voting Rights Act, unconstitutional. This decision was made in the case Shelby County v. Holder, in which Shelby...

Gov. Nixon to review bill to redefine sex crimes

Daniela Sirtori Cortina • July 3, 2013

A bill to redefine sex crimes introduced by Rep. Stanley Cox, R-Sedalia, is now under review at Gov. Nixon’s office. The changes are part of a revision to the entire Missouri Criminal Code recommended...

A Pitchfork preview: acts to watch out for

Ryan Berry • July 1, 2013

The three-day [Pitchfork Music Festival](http://pitchforkmusicfestival.com/) has a heavy influence extending beyond Chicago’s small Union Park, where it takes up residence every year. It's a trendsetting...

City Council and CPD divided over crime prevention, statistics

Jennifer Beatty • June 27, 2013

In response to recent shootings, city council members and Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton presented solutions for decreasing crime among teens at a press conference Wednesday. However, there was no consensus...