http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/all/columbiatribune.com stories: All Headlinesen-usWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/jIkhWWkd9K8/DESTIN, Fla. — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive is hopeful this week's spring meetings end with the league's biggest puzzle put together. The league's coaches, athletic directors, presidents and chancellors will continue to explore football scheduling during their stay here with a resolution expected by Friday. Dave MatterWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/schedule-format-decision-imminent/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/schedule-format-decision-imminent/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/PQm73CqsuCg/Six Missouri track athletes qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships over the weekend in regional competition in Austin, Texas. Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/six-missouri-track-athletes-qualify-ncaa-finals/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/six-missouri-track-athletes-qualify-ncaa-finals/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/X_LYCtptYdY/Columbia's city government staff and the local development community remain at odds over certain provisions of proposed changes to the city's stormwater regulations, which the Columbia City Council tabled last week at its regular meeting. Andrew DenneyWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/stormwater-debate-continues-as-council-vote-nears/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/stormwater-debate-continues-as-council-vote-nears/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/lG301EwTGkI/A 47-year-old Columbia man with a history of sexual misconduct was sentenced to seven months for exposing himself to a 25-year-old woman last year and trying to force her to touch his genitals. Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/man-given-jail-time-for-exposing-himself/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/man-given-jail-time-for-exposing-himself/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/GMcBhLVl3aQ/DESTIN, Fla. — Former Missouri men's basketball Coach Mike Anderson returned to Columbia last month to attend the graduation ceremonies for several of his former players. The experience, Anderson said yesterday, spoke to the bond they shared — despite his controversial exit last year. Dave MatterWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/anderson-says-mu-rivalry-wont-be-about-him/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/anderson-says-mu-rivalry-wont-be-about-him/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/e_NGI_4Mk40/The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with local businesses and clubs, is hosting Shred Fest on Saturday to celebrate National Skateboarding Day. Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/skateboarding-day-free-open-to-all-ages/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/skateboarding-day-free-open-to-all-ages/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/pOdTb5feO7c/A 22-year-old University of Missouri student found walking along Range Line Street last year with a police dashboard computer will serve five years of supervised probation. Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/man-sentenced-for-taking-cop-computer/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/man-sentenced-for-taking-cop-computer/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/oEcArZF0A1E/Publishers and book lovers across the country are joining forces in a campaign to persuade the University of Missouri System to reverse its decision to close the UM Press. Bruce Miller, a publishing representative in Chicago, on Monday launched the Facebook page "Save the University of Missouri Press," which had more than 670 supporters as of Wednesday morning. Janese SilveyWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/um-publishing-cut-draws-protest/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/um-publishing-cut-draws-protest/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/6mXfCdjQ1Y8/Three years after it won the distinction as Missouri's first "certified site," the 270-acre Ewing Industrial Park in north Columbia was sold at a foreclosure sale Tuesday. Economic development officials have touted the land for years as a prime spot for a data center, and local governments have passed special electric rates and tax abatement policies aimed to lure the huge server warehouses. Jacob BarkerWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/citys-first-certified-site-sold-at-foreclosure/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/citys-first-certified-site-sold-at-foreclosure/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/dqq-wiMvfqQ/COLUMBIA — The Exchange Bank had more than $140,000 on hand, including $64,410 in gold and silver, the Columbia Missouri Statesman reported. Rudi KellerWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/newsoaoer-editor-checks-banks-books/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/newsoaoer-editor-checks-banks-books/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/Xk5l3WkQ2p4/"One of the dumbest things in town is the off ramp from I-70 westbound to Business Loop 70 East. That is a wreck waiting to happen..." Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/trib-talk/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/trib-talk/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/ZEg4dJ2okus/DESTIN, Fla. — As he sat on a plane Monday alongside his wife and teenage son, Missouri Athletic Director Mike Alden found a moment to reflect on what's been a wild year. A year ago this week he was in Kansas City for the Big 12 Conference spring meetings and left there feeling secure about the league's future and Missouri's place there. The Big 12 had survived the 2010 exodus of Nebraska and Colorado and seemed back on solid footing. Dave MatterWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/alden-thinks-missouri-is-in-better-place/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/alden-thinks-missouri-is-in-better-place/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/goEV1-bEI3c/The Boone County Commission will be in session at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in the commission chambers of the Boone County Government Center at Eighth and Ash streets. Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/untitled-n_commissionagenda-053012/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/untitled-n_commissionagenda-053012/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/DkACyw7hqMk/Authorities made the following arrests and issued summonses from 7 a.m. May 29 to 7 a.m. May 30. Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/arrests-and-summonses/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/arrests-and-summonses/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/x5bKJ6XmqgQ/Five Chicago Cubs fans and a goat named Wrigley just spent three months walking from Mesa, Ariz., to Chicago in an attempt to break the long-suffering team's Curse of the Billy Goat and raise money for cancer research. Actually, the goat — which was purchased on Craigslist and has little to no interest in the fortunes of the team — was mostly pushed in a stroller. This was presumably to prevent him from delaying the group by eating underwear off clotheslines for the length of Route 66. Joe WalljasperWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/take-two/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/take-two/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/bM0twiAFhT4/The University of Missouri System has spent a decade and thousands of dollars trying to help its publishing house become a sustainable operation, administrators say. And the decision to close UM Press was not taken lightly, said Steve Graham, associate vice president of academic affairs. Janese SilveyWed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/past-efforts-aimed-save-press/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/past-efforts-aimed-save-press/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/7rQnVBGXZc8/Alice Weiss heard a lot of bird chatter on Monday, and when she went to investigate, she saw these young robins waking up. Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/young-robins-rise-and-whine/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/young-robins-rise-and-whine/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/u_S4QeNhr0w/The nation known for "jogo bonito" — or the beautiful game — poses a unique challenge for the U.S. soccer team. While not as significant as a pair of World Cup qualifiers next month, it is a test for the Americans on how far they've come since Jurgen Klinsmann took over as coach last summer. Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/ahead-world-cup-qualifying-us-faces-brazil/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/ahead-world-cup-qualifying-us-faces-brazil/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/_eM94itJco0/A University of Missouri student is out $2,000 after being conned online. The Better Business Bureau reported the case Wednesday, warning people to be cautious when dealing with anyone they meet through the Internet. Janese SilveyWed, 30 May 2012 12:19:37 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/mu-student-target-scam-bbb-says/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/mu-student-target-scam-bbb-says/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/columbiatribune/allheadlines/~3/EUsJAhQPftk/Debbie Jeanne McGovney, 49, of Jefferson City passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012, at her home after a year of illness. Wed, 30 May 2012 11:45:24 -0500http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/debbie-mcgovney-1963-2012/http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/30/debbie-mcgovney-1963-2012/