Saturday, May 18, 2013

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Local Salvation Army leaders leave for St. Louis
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Majors Kendall and Katrina Mathews are moving to their new assignment in the St. Louis area.
Local Salvation Army leaders leave for St. LouisLocal Salvation Army leaders leave for St. LouisMajors Kendall and Katrina Mathews are moving to their new assignment in the St. Louis area.
Star Trek exhibition brings artifacts to lifeStar Trek exhibition brings artifacts to lifeStar Trek: The Exhibition is flying through the galaxy at the St. Louis Science Center.
Humane Society partners with MU Vet SchoolHumane Society partners with MU Vet SchoolA new partnership between the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and the Central Missouri Humane Society is saving the lives of homeless animals.
Master Gardeners prepare for annual plant saleMaster Gardeners prepare for annual plant saleThe Central Missouri Master Gardeners will hold their Annual Plant Sale at 7 a.m. on Saturday May 5 at the Cole County Fairgrounds.
ShakespeareShakespeare's Pizza wins magazine awardRural Missouri Magazine has a wide range of categories in their 11th Annual Best of Rural Missouri Reader’s Choice Contest.
Hermann business makes celebrity toysHermann business makes celebrity toysDamhorst Toys have made personalized toys for celebrities like Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler, David Letterman, Donald Trump, Conan O’Brien and Julia Roberts.
Mizzou Hydrogen Car Team competes nationallyMizzou Hydrogen Car Team competes nationallyTigergen III will be competing in this month’s Shell Eco-Marathon in Houston, Texas.
UM students share knowledge with lawmakersUM students share knowledge with lawmakersUndergraduate Research Day at the Capitol gives students a chance to teach lawmakers about their school projects.
Columbia chef to compete on Korean reality showColumbia chef to compete on Korean reality showJina Yoo will compete on the Korean version of Fox’s MasterChef starring Gordon Ramsey.
Wrestling championship attracts lots of cheersWrestling championship attracts lots of cheersThe 82nd Annual Missouri Wrestling Championships are underway at Mizzou Arena.
Terminal cancer patient uses videos to help othersTerminal cancer patient uses videos to help othersDavid and Debbie Oliver have made a series of videos about their fight with cancer that have gone viral on the internet.
Stormchaser bolts through Mid-MissouriStormchaser bolts through Mid-MissouriOklahoma City Stormchaser Justin Dill travels across the United States and hauls cargo in his van.
New Millersburg winery offers New England themeNew Millersburg winery offers New England themeSerenity Valley Winery is the lifelong dream of Lee and Regina Ruppert.
Columbia College celebrates 162nd birthdayColumbia College celebrates 162nd birthdayColumbia College officials held a birthday celebration to honor their school’s history.
Girls on the Run program wins $10,000 grantGirls on the Run program wins $10,000 grantA Pepsi Refresh Challenge Grant was awarded to the Heart of Missouri Girls on the Run.
Gingerbread stadium encourages Alabama fansGingerbread stadium encourages Alabama fansJack and Rosie said it’s hard to surprise their daughters with anything, but their gingerbread stadium takes the cake.
Peace Light offers flame from BethlehemPeace Light offers flame from BethlehemAn Austrian tradition of celebrating Christmas with a “Peace Light” has come to Mid-Missouri for the first time.
Downtown Optimist Club offers perfect Christmas treesDowntown Optimist Club offers perfect Christmas treesVolunteers with Columbia’s Downtown Optimist Club have been selling Christmas trees since 1936 to help area youth.
Columbia Mall Santa visits with childrenColumbia Mall Santa visits with childrenSanta Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to find out who’s been naughty or nice.
Joplin tornado victims get free Christmas treesJoplin tornado victims get free Christmas treesThe owners of the Starr Pines farm Wayne and Ann Harmon donated 40 Christmas trees to Joplin tornado victims.
 
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