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Tigers Run Vandy out Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Jabari Brown scored 21 points, Alex Oriakhi tied a career high with 18 and No. 22 Missouri cruised to an 81-59 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday.Missouri (15-4, 4-2 Southeastern Conference) led 49-20 at halftime thanks to an early 32-2 run spanning 11:47. After going 5 of 27 on 3-point attempts Tuesday

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Future Elementary School

The Columbia School District has narrowed down three final sites to build a new elementary school in southwest Columbia. Parents and elementary school principals got a first look at those sites Saturday on a bus tour.The three final sites are on 30+ acre lands: – Scott Boulevard and Route KK – 34 acres- Route K

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New Prosecutor on Cop Case

There are new developments in the case of a former Columbia Police officer who was fired for excessive force.Cole County Prosecutor Mark Richardson has been named special prosecutor in the case of former cop Rob Sanders.You may remember Sanders was fired last year after he was charged with misdemeanor assault for an incident caught on

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1/28: Heavy Rainfall Poss. Tue

Spotty showers are possible Monday, however much better chances for rainfall and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday.A cold front approaching Mid-Missouri Tuesday will bring the potential for widespread heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals of .5″ to 1.25″ are possible, depending on the location of heavier downpours due to thunderstorms.Some thunderstorms may be strong to severe with

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Man Settles CPD Lawsuit

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A man who alleges Columbia police used excessive force during his 2009 arrest has agreed to settle his federal lawsuit for $55,000.The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that David Riley was awarded the settlement after a pre-trial conference last week.Riley was treated for a broken bone in his left arm, facial lacerations,

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State of the State on Monday

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to seek more spending on health care and education when he outlines his new budget proposal.Nixon is to present a budget Monday to lawmakers as part of his annual State of the State address. The Democratic governor already has revealed parts of his plan.Nixon

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Flu Plagues Mid-Missouri

Local Mid-Missouri clinics have been packed over the weekend with people showing signs of the flu. It’s happening across the country during what’s considered one of the worst flu seasons on record.Doctors have seen people flooding through their doors, even though the flu’s been bad since September the season’s not close to being over until

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Utilities Bill Could Raise Rates

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri power companies could seek to levy a surcharge for costs from infrastructure projects under a legislative proposal.The legislation filed in the Senate has support from 17 lawmakers. That includes five Democrats and two top Republican leaders.Supporters say it would help power companies make investments to improve the state’s power

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MFA Oil/BreakTime Shootout

Here are scores from Sunday’s MFA Oil/BreakTime Shootout at Mizzou Arena. Click on the video link provided to see highlights from every game played. Boys ScoresMEADVILLE 42GLASGOW 59J. Thompson, GLA: 15 ptsJ. Monnig, GLA: 14 pts, 13 reb, 4 blk, 4 stlHALLSVILLE 54SOUTHERN BOONE 59N. Katz, HALL: 13 ptsN. Carlos, SB: 25 pts, 11 reb,

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Burglary Ring Busted

Investigators in Pulaski County say they’ve busted a burglary ring in which the thieves were after guns. Ryan Kelley, Justin Cristoffer and Joseph Paschell were arrested on numerous charges, from burglary to felon in possession of a firearm.Investigators say for weeks now people have been coming home to find their homes broken into. And say

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Mid-Mo Lawyer on Trial

***UPDATE TUESDAY 11:07 P.M.***Following the conviction of James A. Clampitt for the death of Richard Cobb, Tuesday, the victim’s brother, Jason Cobb said, “we are happy this day is over with and want all involved to know that our hearts go out to the family of James Clampitt, his mother, kids, and new wife. Today

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Prescription Drugs Found in Stop

Boone County Deputies find prescription drugs during a traffic stop.Deputies pulled over Kayal Schumaker, 22, of Fayette, just before midnight Sunday on I-70.During the stop they found out Schumaker had a warrant out for her arrest.When they searched her car they found prescription medication that was not prescribed to Schumaker. She was arrested and taken

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Boiling Point

According to FBSchedules.com, Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke has confirmed Missouri and Purdue will play a home-and-home football series starting in 2017. The first game in the series will take place at Faurot Field in Columbia. The Tigers will travel to West Lafayette to play the Boilermakers in 2018. Burke said both contests will take

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Lawmakers Address Mamtek

Missouri lawmakers say there needs to be a way to stop bad projects like a failed Mid-Missouri sweetener plant that cost tax payers big bucks. Early Monday a House committee took a closer look at the Missouri Quality Jobs Act.The program has brought jobs to Missouri but it is also blamed for luring Mamtek, the

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