Missouri legislators press to keep university seats vacant

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s Democratic governor is pledging to circumvent the Republican-led Legislature if needed to fill vacancies on the board overseeing the state’s flagship university. Gov. Jay Nixon’s announcement Thursday further escalated the tensions of legislators already frustrated about the handling of racial issues that culminated in the resignations of the system president…

Last Black University Of Missouri Curator Steps Down

Columbia, MO  (KTRS)   The fallout continues following the racial unrest at the Columbia campus of the University of Missouri. A second black member of the University of Missouri system’s governing board has resigned in a week, leaving no minority representation.  Governor Jay Nixon on Monday confirmed David Steward’s departure, which leaves three vacancies on…

Cunningham, No. 22 Missouri women beat LSU 52-46

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Lindsey Cunningham hit three 3-pointers and finished with 16 points to lead the 22nd-ranked Missouri women past LSU 52-46 Thursday night. Morgan Stock scored 12 – on 4-of-6 shooting from 3-point range – and Jordan Frericks added eight points, nine rebounds and three assists for Missouri. Missouri (17-4, 4-4 Southeastern Conference)…