Gov. Jay Nixon caught the attention of many Aug. 25 when he expressed his new idea for funding higher education through a goal system for Missouri colleges and universities. Nixon put together a task...

The Columbia City Council voted down proposed transit contracts for extended bus service for student apartment complexes including The Pointe at Rock Quarry Park, Campus Lodge and The Reserve at its meeting...

When Michael Fitzpatrick and the rest of the Tantrums take the stage Saturday night at the Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival, fans can appreciate a retro-blues sound that might have never been. “I...

Ninth Street in downtown Columbia isn’t usually packed with people at night, dancing, drinking and eating while watching a free outdoor concert. On Wednesday night, however, it will be. The warm night...

The Missouri Department of Higher Education will use a $10,000 grant to accelerate its efforts for “Smart about Spending," a personal finance course Missouri high school students are required to take...

1. Car crash leaves two dead, two injured A car crash left two dead and two injured Sunday after the driver of a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder lost control of her vehicle. Emergency personnel were called to...

During her presentation at Tuesday’ eighth annual 21st Century Corps Discovery Lecture, anatomy professor Carol Ward quoted geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky to stress the importance of understanding...

When President Barack Obama launched his re-election campaign this spring, things were looking relatively good. The economy was showing signs of recovery, and Obama received a popularity boost after he...

**Vs. Miami (OH)** **When:** Sep. 3 **2010 record:** 10-4 **All-Time Series:** Missouri leads, 1-0 **Last meeting:** Missouri won, 51-13 (2010) **What to watch for:** The first start of new quarterback...