The latest local news, weather and high school sports in and around Columbia and Jefferson City

Friday, May 24, 2013  The University of Missouri plans to renovate three buildings around its central quadrangle, including the main administration building.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Room and board will also rise

Thursday, December 06, 2012  More than 300 colleges and universities already have something similar in place for faculty and staff

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  University of Missouri curators have approved a request to borrow $72 million to add 6,000 seats to its football stadium in Columbia.

Monday, February 20, 2012  UPDATE: Curators agreed to raise tuition at the system’s four campuses this fall by an average of 3% for Missouri residents. This is less than half of what leaders proposed earlier this month.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  System administrators want curators to increase tuition next year by 7.5 percent on the Columbia campus.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  After a five month delay, a Jefferson City attorney is appointed to the UM system board of curators.

Friday, December 09, 2011 

Sunday, November 06, 2011  Update: Link provided to view livestream.

Monday, October 31, 2011  University of Missouri Chancellor Brady Deaton has decided to remain in Columbia rather than take an overseas trip as he decides whether the school should leave the Big 12 Conference.

Friday, October 28, 2011  There have been telling signs that Missouri may be ready to leave the Big 12 as early as Monday.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  University of Missouri officials are meeting on Thursday and Friday to discuss the search for a new university President and it is rumored they will discuss an athletic move to the Southeastern Conference.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  The University of Missouri Board of Curators met behind closed doors on Tuesday, where they voted to give Chancellor Brady Deaton control over the future of Missouri sports.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  The secret meeting will take place as people continue to speculate that Mizzou Athletic Department Officials are still considering a move from the Big 12 Conference.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  A report in the Dallas Morning News states Dan Beebe has resigned his position as Big 12 Commissioner.