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Local News Stories
Suspect in homicide surrenders
By JOE MEYER of the Tribune’s staff
The man accused of fatally shooting a 28-year-old man in Douglass park Tuesday has surrendered to police.

YouZeum director forced to step down
By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune’s staff
Gwen Robbins has stepped down as executive director of the YouZeum after more than two years on the job.

Struggling animal shelter surprises city
By SARA SEMELKA of the Tribune’s staff
The local health department’s 40-year relationship with the Central Missouri Humane Society is in jeopardy after the cash-strapped shelter proposed more than tripling the amount it charges the department to care for loose and unwanted animals.

Security firm partner jailed in drug thefts
By JOE MEYER of the Tribune’s staff
A man who operates a local security company was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of prescription drugs from a pharmacy two months ago.

Assistance League lends a hand
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Christmas came early for some Columbia Public Schools teachers this week when members of the Assistance League of Mid-Missouri dropped by to surprise them with money for books, supplies and field trips.

Few show up at schools forum
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
The next superintendent of Columbia Public Schools should be willing to step down from the Board of Education table and accept a subordinate role, community member Ken Green said.

Interim superintendent recovering after surgery
Interim Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Jim Ritter is home today after undergoing outpatient surgery in Kansas City yesterday.

Abductee says he fled as gunman urinated
Police today were investigating an abduction reported last night by a man who said a gunman forced him into the victim’s car at the Wal-Mart Supercenter on West Broadway and ordered him to drive to the Columbia Mall area.

Deadline approaches for Vision Commission
Tomorrow is the last day to submit applications to be considered for appointment as a member of the city’s Vision Commission.