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Suspect identified as Timothy Hoag in 2005 homicide of Dr. Jeong Im

Beatriz Costa-Lima • January 30, 2013

After eight years of mystery, the MU Police Department identified the suspect in the murder of Dr. Jeong Im. "Our investigators have worked tirelessly to identify individuals," MUPD Chief Jack Watring...

Facebook activity may reflect mental health issues according to MU psychology study

Elissa Chudwin • January 29, 2013

Facebook activity may reflect more than one's social life but also mental health, according to a recent study conducted by a MU doctoral student. The study began when Elizabeth Martin discussed why a...

Nixon calls for increased education, Medicaid funding

Matthew Flores • January 29, 2013

Gov. Jay Nixon called for increases in education funding and an expanded Medicaid program during his State of the State address Monday. Nixon, freshly inaugurated after winning a second term in November,...

Eat of the Week: Almost-Baked Cinnamon Pears

Griffin Matis • January 29, 2013

It’s a little known fact that cinnamon makes everything better. When I saw that Campus Dining Services had added cinnamon to the spice rack, I knew exactly what I was going to make: Warms pears, topped...

MU Extension begins community arts projects for rural communities with ceremony in Lexington, Mo

Sarah Leituala • January 29, 2013

The University of Missouri Extension began a new initiative Tuesday to bring rural communities together and improve rural economies through art. The Community Arts Pilot Project kicked-off with a ceremony...

New grant gives ICFS high hopes of improving state pantries with MU’s Food Pantry Nutrition Project

Nate Atkins • January 29, 2013

For more than two years, members of MU’s Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security have held hopes of tackling the state’s food insecurity issues in pantries. Thanks to a five-year, $500,000 grant...

Nixon spends $5.6 million on plane without general assembly’s knowledge

Lauren Reagan • January 29, 2013

Some senators, both democratic and republican, are in shock this week after learning the Missouri State Highway Patrol recently purchased a $5.6 million plane for Gov. Jay Nixon and other state officials,...

Two Columbia residents at large after Paris Road armed robbery

Jessica Allison • January 29, 2013

Columbia Police Department officers responded to an armed robbery at 6:47 p.m. Thursday night at Casey’s General Store on Paris Road, a CPD news release issued Friday stated. A female victim reported...

CAI celebrates India’s Republic Day

Sarah Leituala • January 29, 2013

The Cultural Association of India celebrated the 64th annual Republic Day to honor the anniversary of India’s independence on Jan. 26. Republic Day is a celebration of India’s independence. They officially...

James Woods to be sentenced in March, could face life in prison

Mara Somlo • January 29, 2013

After jury deliberation, James N. Woods, of Audrain County, was convicted of first-degree robbery, attempted second-degree robbery, two charges of first-degree elder abuse and two charges of first-degree...

Police Blotter

Veronike Collazo • January 29, 2013

####Intoxicated driver pulled over for faulty headlight Jared Riley, 19, was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated at 2:10 a.m. Saturday. A Columbia Police Department officer was traveling...

MLK Event Quotes – Tuesday

Katherine Knott, Catherine Johnson • January 29, 2013

Nas'd CQs Sophomore Cavelli Thompson, Industrial Engineering Major http://www.missouri.edu/PF/pf.cgi?last_name=Thompson&first_name=Cavelli&email_address=&department=&phone_number=&Search=Find+Person Charlie...