VP candidate Tim Kaine surprises Missouri delegation in Philadelphia
Former Missouri Gov. Bob Holden said he hopes Kaine’s Missouri connections will give some voters an additional reason to support Clinton
Odom, Media React to Rhoades Departure
Odom Undaunted by Latest Mizzou Bombshell
Mack Rhoades leaves for AD job at Baylor
WACO, Texas (AP) – A person with knowledge of the decision says Baylor has selected Mack Rhoades from Missouri as its new athletic director. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because no announcement had been made. Rhoades was named Missouri’s AD only 16 months ago, going there after being…
Former Mizzou star Richardson suspended for season opener by NFL
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – New York Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson has been suspended by the NFL for the first game of the 2016 regular season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Richardson will be eligible to return to the Jets’ active roster on Sept. 12 following the team’s Sept. 11 opener against…
City Council Approves Housing Freeze Near Mizzou Campus
Columbia, MO (KTRS) Columbia is putting a temporary halt to new permits for some multifamily housing projects in the college town. The city council voted 5-2 Monday night to approve the freeze, which applies to an area near the campus of the University of Missouri. The proposal cites “unprecedented growth in the construction of off-campus…
Former Mizzou QB alludes to possible next football team
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Former Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk has alluded to committing to Eastern Kentucky University according to his Twitter biography. No official confirmation has been made by EKU at this point. Mauk was dismissed from Missouri in January after a video surfaced on social media featuring the quarterback snorting a white substance. After being…
Shots Fired On Mizzou Campus Friday Night
Columbia, MO (KTRS) A suspect is being sought after shots were fired on the Columbia campus of the University of Missouri. Police say the incident happened late Friday night near Tradition Plaza. No injuries were reported and there’s no word on a motive. The suspect is described as an African-American male with dreadlocks, 5 feet…
Atkins and Texas overpowers Missouri 73-55 to Sweet 16
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Ariel Atkins scored 22 points and No. 2 seed Texas earned its second consecutive trip to the Sweet 16 with a 73-55 win over No. 10 Missouri on Monday night with an impressive display of speed and athleticism that overmatched the bigger Tigers. Lashann Higgs scored 11 points and was a…