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Rep. Kenny Hulshof, R-Columbia, speaks in May in Centralia. Hulshof, R-Columbia, has no regrets about publicizing his candidacy for president of the University of Missouri system during this past spring’s secretive search process.

Local News Stories
Rock Bridge has changing of the guard
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Rock Bridge High School’s new principal isn’t new at all.

Lawmaker talks about UM search
By JASON ROSENBAUM of the Tribune’s staff
Rep. Kenny Hulshof, R-Columbia, has no regrets about publicizing his candidacy for president of the University of Missouri system during this past spring’s secretive search process.

•	Q&A: Hulshof settles into role
•	In Politics Blog: Hulshof not a fan of Libby commutation

Internet ad scam leaves unsuspecting sellers short
By JOE MEYER of the Tribune’s staff
Reggie Kinser just wanted to sell a used piece of exercise equipment. He ended up getting caught in bizarre attempt by someone to scam him out of thousands of dollars.

Neighbors balk at Greek Town plan
By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune’s staff
University of Missouri-Columbia fraternity Alpha Gamma Sigma is taking heat over a plan to transform a vacant building near campus into apartments and retail that might include a coffee shop or deli.

Inmates lend a hand
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Preschoolers attending Hallsville’s new primary school this fall will have new handmade wooden furniture, thanks to about a dozen Missouri prison inmates.

Prosecutor adds convict to witness list for murder trial
By JOE MEYER of the Tribune’s staff
Convicted murderer Rodney Cunningham has been cleared to testify against a co-defendant during a trial later this year.

Groups summarize visioning
By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune’s staff
Planning for the city’s future can start with finding the right word.

Deadline extended to enter fair talent show
Organizers of this year’s Boone County Fair have extended the deadline for entering the Talent Show through tomorrow.

Christmas in July picnic set for Tuesday
Voluntary Action Center will host its 16th annual Christmas in July Picnic from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Missouri United Methodist Church.

Research to target genetics in corn
A $1.9 million grant will help researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia engineer enhanced corn crops.

Motorcyclist injured trying to avoid SUV
A motorcyclist remained in fair condition today at University Hospital after being injured yesterday when he swerved to avoid a vehicle traveling in the wrong lane of traffic.

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