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Local News Stories
Biden will be at ARC tomorrow
By JASON ROSENBAUM of the Tribune’s staff
Vice presidential candidate Joe Biden plans a campaign stop in Columbia tomorrow. Biden, a Democratic senator from Delaware tapped to be presidential candidate Barack Obama’s running mate, also will make a stop in the St. Louis area, holding a similar event at Mehlville High School.

Sewer deal smells funny to Broadway neighbors
By KAT HUGHES of the Tribune’s staff
In the ongoing ordeal to replace West Broadway residents’ private sewer lines with city sewer lines, the city is asking about a dozen residents to give back money they’ve been paid for easements.

Contract compensates Ritter for expenses
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Columbia interim Superintendent Jim Ritter will receive a car allowance, cell phone stipend and payment in lieu of health insurance this year in addition to his salary.

Grants benefit schools
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
The Columbia Public Schools Foundation has awarded more than $44,600 in grant funding to local schools this year.

Young mother injured during home invasion
By the Tribune’s staff
A young mother in her apartment with a baby suffered minor injuries Saturday night when two men pushed her into a glass table during a home invasion and robbery on West Broadway, police said.