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No one died in the levee breach he was convicted of causing, but it cost Scott his freedom. He was 24 then. He's 53 today.
Dan Miller leads stretching exercises with his Tai Chi class
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Celebrating Global Wellness Day in Columbia
For Global Wellness Day, take a look into two holistic and peaceful practices taking place right here in Columbia. Tai Chi, or Taiji, is a Chinese physical exercise that is done in slow, controlled movements. The practice focuses on the meditative state that comes from controlled breath, slow movements and posture. In the video, we meet teachers Dan Miller and Kenny Greene, who share their experiences.
Mid-Missourians celebrate Global Wellness Day
For Global Wellness Day, take a look into two holistic and peaceful practices taking place right here in Columbia. Tai Chi, or Taiji, is a Chinese physical exercise that is done in slow, controlled movements. The practice focuses on the meditative state that comes from controlled breath, slow movements and posture. In the video, we meet teachers Dan Miller and Kenny Greene, who share their experiences.
Columbia's Yin Sound Bath
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Meet David Myers, who students call 'the busiest person in the School of Music'
After recording audio from his studio, David Myers buzzed around the University Philharmonic Orchestra’s rehearsal room, first controlling a drone and then filming with a camera strapped to his vest. He asked for another take of the horn section shot and adjusted his camera. “I’m trying to make it look cool,” he said in his bright, easy-going style. The orchestra laughed.
Amin Gozal gets set to serve the ball on Tuesday at Battle High School
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MU hosts Swahili Language & Culture presentations
The Black Studies Department hosted the Swahili Language & Culture Program on Tuesday in MU Student Center. Upon arrival, the students were encouraged to put on Swahili clothes brought by the administrators to wear during the event. The students presented their final projects in front of the rest of the class in four different groups. Each group presented different East African tribes and different information about their language, culture and beliefs.
Students present their final projects for their Studies in Black Culture class
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Elena Wilson, left, and Kalika Stiles present their final project for their Studies
Elena Wilson, left, and Kalika Stiles present their final project for their Studies in Black Cultures class on Tuesday at the MU Student Center in Columbia. They both are wearing
Student present photos and speak about the Maasai tribe on Tuesday
Students present photos and speak about the Maasai tribe on Tuesday at the MU Student Center in Columbia. Each group had specific tribes they were sharing with the class.
Elizabeth Kaganda takes a photo of her students on Tuesday
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The students fill their plates with Swahili foods on Tuesday
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Swahili native beads and flip flops sit on a table on Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Facing chronic pain, paddler Traci Martin continues to do what she loves
Traci Martin attended the 15th annual Perche Creek Gut-Buster race Saturday to talk to participants about her story and display her expedition canoe. Martin, a nurse and an accomplished paddler, holds the record for the fastest woman to paddle the entire length of the Mississippi River. She has also paddled the coastline of the Michigan lakes and the coastlines of Texas and Alaska. Despite a stormy start to the morning, racers at the Perche Creek Gut-Buster saw clear skies in time for the start.
Traci Martin points out a stopping place for her upcoming trip
Traci Martin points out a stopping place for her upcoming trip through Alaska's Inside Passage before the Perche Creek Gut-Buster race on Saturday at Providence Fishing Access in Columbia. Martin
Charlie Lockwood talks over the megaphone to the kayakers
Charlie Lockwood talks over the megaphone to the kayakers at the 15th annual Perche Creek Gut-Buster kayak race on Saturday at Providence Fishing Access in Columbia. Lockwood has been the
Perche Creek Gut-Buster paddlers carry their kayaks to the creek
Perche Creek Gut-Buster paddlers carry their kayaks to the creek on Saturday at Providence Fishing Access in Columbia. Paddlers kayaked to the McBaine Bridge and back for a total of
Kayakers begin the 15th annual Perche Creek Gut-Buster kayak race
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Friends and family gather for Les Wagner’s retirement party
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Retirement celebration held for chair of Boone County Children's Services Board of Directors
Friends, family and colleagues gathered to celebrate Les Wagner's retirement on Thursday at the Boone County Family Resources office in Columbia. Wagner has served the community since 1974, when he started as a deputy juvenile officer.
Art class bring residents together to paint and enjoy art works
The Terrace Retirement Community invited residents and their families to present their own art pieces and engage in an art class taught by certified Bob Ross instructor, Barry Traxler. Traxler teaches classes at the Terrace’s art studio every other Friday and Saturday. The common space was filled with all mediums of art including woodwork, sculpture, paintings, quilting and embroidery, which will be kept up over Easter weekend for the residents to enjoy.
Acrylic art class instructor Barry Traxler whispers to Beth Suess, and M.R. Karrer
Acrylic art class instructor Barry Traxler whispers to Beth Suess and M.R. Karrer on Thursday at the Terrace Retirement Community. Traxler teaches art classes for the residents in their art
Director of Sales and Marketing, Linette Beaman, middle, laughs with Dennis Grey, left, Shirley Rice, right
Director of Sales and Marketing Linette Beaman, middle, laughs with Dennis Grey, left, and Shirley Rice, right, on Thursday at the Terrace Retirement Community. “We’ll do another one of these maybe in the fall,” Beaman said to the residents.
Marilyn Hoefer, left, holds up Mary Lusk’s canvas for her to see
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Election judges Judy Armstrong, left, and Therese Folsom check in a voter
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Aaminah Mohiuddin spells a word at the spelling bee
Aaminah Mohiuddin spells a word at the spelling bee on Tuesday at Rhynsburger Theatre in Columbia. Mohiuddin is a student at Islamic School Of Columbia-Missouri.
Mackenzie Yelton talks with her neighbor at the regional Columbia Missourian Spelling Bee
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Prairie Home hosts donkey-riding basketball fundraiser
On Saturday, March 18, hundreds of people filled the Prairie Home R-V school gym to watch and participate in donkey basketball games. This was a fundraiser held by the school to raise money for Prairie Home Panther Booster Club, which supports the school’s athletic programs. Three games were played and they were 16 minutes each. The first was two teams of school-related individuals, and the second was students versus community members. The winners of these games then competed in a championship game.
MU fans celebrate Missouri advancing in NCAA Tournament
Students and MU fans celebrated Missouri's win against Utah State in various locations, including Shiloh downtown and Mort’s at the MU Student Center, on Thursday. Missouri won 76-65 to advance to a second-round game in Sacramento, California. This is Missouri’s first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2010. Missouri will face Princeton on Saturday for a spot in the Sweet 16.
MU fans celebrate MU advance in NCAA Tournament
Students and MU fans celebrated MU’s win against Utah State in various vendors, including Shiloh’s and Mort’s at the MU Student Center, on Thursday. MU won 76-65 to advance to a second-round game in Sacramento. This is Missouri’s first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2010. The crowd gathered with their beverages, cheering towards the screen for the Tigers. MU will be facing Princeton the coming Saturday for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Tracy Greever-Rice
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Department of Conservation holds free fishing day
The Missouri Department of Conservation held a free fishing day open to all Columbia residents on Tuesday at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia. Huston Spellman, Missouri Department of Conservation employee and fishing specialist, led the event that provided free tackle, bait and poles to anyone who wanted to try their hand at fishing that day.
Rodger Harmon and grandson Jacobi Widmer fix their fishing pole line
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Mari Miller walks down the court during the second quarter
Mari Miller (31) walks down the court during the second quarter Thursday at Rock Bridge in Columbia. The Bruins are 16-6 after defeating Jefferson City.
Charlie Smith shoots a layup while defenders Bri Avery, left, and Hannah Linthacum jump to block
Rock Bridge's Charlie Smith is defended by Jefferson City's Bri Avery, left, and Hannah Linthacum on Thursday at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia. The Bruins defeated the Jays 44-32.
Team lead, Ayanna Roberts, speaks with a customer purchasing recreational marijuana
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Recreational marijuana sales begin in city limits following ordinance approval
Cannabis dispensaries in Columbia started selling recreational marijuana to people over the age of 21 Tuesday. The dispensaries within Columbia city limits were set back a few days because the City Council did not approve an ordinance allowing medical marijuana facilities to convert their licenses to also sell recreational marijuana until their regular meeting Feb. 6. Dispensaries outside of city limits could start as soon as Feb.
Jefferson City snaps Rock Bridge boys basketball's five-game winning streak
Jefferson City boys basketball edged out Central Missouri Activities Conference rival Rock Bridge 62-55 to snap a five-game winning streak Tuesday in Columbia. Rock Bridge (13-4, 1-1 CMAC) started the game positively, taking control early in the post as senior Kanyon Hummel scoring all of his eight points of the first quarter in the paint. But the Bruins’ presence in the paint did not last long, as they quickly switched to a more shooting-dominant approach.
Rock Bridge’s Mark Hajicek (10) and Brady Bowers (23) defend against Jeff City
Rock Bridge's Mark Hajicek (10) and Brady Bowers (23) defend against Jeff City's Kendrick Johnson (2) on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia. This was
Jeff City goes up for a layup against the Rock Bridge defense on Tuesday
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Craft supply swap held at Columbia Public Library
A craft supply swap was held on Thursday at the Columbia Public Library* in Columbia. The event featured community members swapping their surplus craft supplies between attendees. Librarian Erin Swearngin got the idea for the craft swap from a friend who had an abundance of embroidery craft supplies and a fellow librarian who held a plant swap in the past. She collected a multitude of craft supplies including yarn, crayons and scrapbooking items for the event.
Retired librarian Jerilyn Hahn admires her new items, which she swapped with donated items that she brought from her home on Thursday
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Craft supply swap held at Daniel Boone Regional Library
A craft supply swap was held on Thursday at the Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia. The event took surplus craft supplies from people in the community and offered them for free to attendees. Librarian Erin Swearngin got the idea for the craft swap from a friend who had an abundance of embroidery craft equipment and a fellow librarian who held a plant swap in the past. She collected a multitude of craft supplies including yarn, crayons, and scrapbooking items for the event.
Fitchburg City Council tackles appropriations and appointments
FITCHBURG — Appropriations and appointments topped the City Council agenda during its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday evening held at the city’s Legislative Building. Councilors quickly acted upon several requests and all of the pending requests were approved unanimously. These requests included funding for the city’s portion of repairs to the Arthur M. Longsjo Middle School in the amount of $100,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of two boilers. This cost would include a feasibility study.
Demolition of Neff Annex, former home of the Columbia Missourian, begins
The demolition of Neff Annex began Tuesday. The demolition is part of MU's Space Reduction and Strategic Relocation Plan. After its construction in 1959 as an addition to Neff Hall, the annex was home to the Columbia Missourian until Lee Hills Hall was built in 1995. The university plans to be finished with the demolitions included in the Space Reduction and Strategic Relocation Plan by the end of the year.
Tolton wide receiver James Lee runs with the ball
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