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University of Missouri running back Tony Temple, left, and quarterback Chase Daniel autograph footballs for Tobey Washer, 8, center, and his brother Beau, 6, yesterday during Missouri Football Fan Day at Memorial Stadium. •  See the Slide Show •  IN SPORTS: Tigers keep eyes, mind on the ball

Local News Stories
Center open late to keep kids off streets
By SARA SEMELKA of the Tribune’s staff
The Blind Boone Community Center changed Max Ware’s life as a teen, and now, at 23, he is working to expand the center’s programming to reach more local youths.

Where will our power come from?
By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune’s staff
Fitting together the pieces of Columbia’s energy puzzle will take some serious work.

Summer weather kicks in
By SARA AGNEW of the Tribune’s staff
Get ready, the first heat blast of the season is upon us. Don’t complain too much, though. Mother Nature has been cutting us some slack this summer.

School leaders recognized as ‘outstanding’
By JANESE HEAVIN of the Tribune’s staff
Boonville musician Cathy Para, Columbia businessman David Griggs and Missouri Economic Development Director Greg Steinhoff are among a dozen honorees being inducted into Columbia Public Schools Foundation’s Hall of Leaders this fall.

Playing for peace
Members of Mid-Missouri Peaceworks and others gather at Stephens Lake Park yesterday to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, during World War II.

Woman reports being robbed at knifepoint
Police are investigating a robbery yesterday morning in north Columbia.

Teenager accused of stealing decorations
A Columbia woman was arrested this weekend after allegedly stealing lawn ornaments in northeast Columbia.

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