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High waters A motorist drives through floodwater before turning back this morning on a submerged portion of Route K in McBaine. High water from Perche Creek has flooded the Boone County town near the Missouri River. •  Read the article •  See the Slide Show

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Barricades missing at rescue site
By JOE MEYER of the Tribune’s staff
Street crews placed barricades across flooded Clark Lane on Saturday night, but the barricades were not in place hours later when firefighters responded to a water rescue.

Council lessens bus fare hikes
By KAT HUGHES of the Tribune’s staff
They understand why bus fares need to be increased after 22 years, but higher fares should bring better service.

City allows scavengers, detectives dominion over trash
By KAT HUGHES of the Tribune’s staff
At last night’s Columbia City Council meeting, speakers ranging from private investigators to self-proclaimed "Dumpster divers" protested a proposed ordinance making it illegal to take trash or recyclables from the curb.

Slavery surprises teens
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Jeanelle Jordan was surprised this morning to learn that human trafficking is a global problem, but when the 16-year-old found out a case has been documented in St. Louis, the issue turned personal.

Teenager homicide trial starts
By JOE MEYER of the Tribune’s staff
Jury selection in the second-degree murder trial of Kristopher Prince was to begin today at the Boone County Courthouse.

Man found lying in pool of blood in south Columbia
By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune’s staff
A 56-year-old Columbia man is in intensive care today after being assaulted with what police believe might have been a blunt object.

City linemen help in aftermath of Ike
Eight linemen from the Columbia Water and Light Department embarked yesterday on a trip to the Houston area to lend a hand to the power restoration effort after Hurricane Ike left thousands with no electricity.

MU professor again on science board
President George W. Bush has named University of Missouri Professor Emeritus Douglas Randall to the National Science Board.

Two officers honored for lifesaving efforts
Interim Police Chief Tom Dresner last night presented two Columbia police officers with Meritorious Service Ribbons at a Columbia City Council meeting for their efforts to save a man’s life.

I-70 wreck injures Kansas City man
A Kansas City man was listed in fair condition today at University Hospital after an early morning rollover accident on Interstate 70 near Rocheport.