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Below: Packages, On-sets and Live Shots for KOMU 8 News

Waters Run Deep

Mid-Missouri can breathe a sigh of relief while northeast Missouri continues to prepare for the worst


Waters Run Deep from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Obama Clinches Democratic Nomination

The world had its eyes on Obama and rival Hillary Clinton as the primaries came to a close Tuesday, and so did mid-Missouri.

Obama Clinches Democratic Nomination from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Nurses Fight for Their Rights

Missouri nurses fight for their right to prescribe certain medicines, which they say would help provide quicker and more efficient patient care.


Nurses Seek Assistance from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Columbia Powers Up

In hopes of increasing energy efficiency, Columbia officials searched for power supply options and are ready to reveal the plans.


Columbia Powers Up from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Beyond Black & White

MU Students react to Ward Connerly's "Civil Rights Initiative". The initiative would ban all race and gender based affirmative action programs in the state of Missouri.


Target 8 Investigation from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

MU Learns Lesson from VA Tech Shooting

One year later, MU Officials and students look back on the Virginia Tech Shooting.


Virgina Tech Shooting: One Year Anniversary from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Pressure at the Pump

The city council in Fulton may consider an ordinance requiring you to pay before you pump.



Pressure at the Pump from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

One Man, 39 Arrests

Police arrested one Columbia man for the 39th time. Now, prosecutors have a plan to keep him behind bars as long as possible.



One Man, 39 Arrests from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Tragedy Strikes Fulton

Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a raging fire just after 3:00 a.m. Thursday morning.
The blaze kept firefighters working into the daylight.

Cheaper Homes

Homes in Boone and Howard Counties just got a little cheaper.


Cheaper Homes from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

MO. Rep. Kenny Hulshof Enters Governor's Race

Republican Kenny Hulshof announced his candidacy for Missouri State Governor only after discussing it with President George W. Bush.



Kenny Hulshoff Enters Governor's Race from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Rainy Super Tuesday

Columbia voters turned out to polling stations despite the rainy weather. However, some voters were turned away.

MU Names Building after an African American

Strickland Hall, named after the University of Missouri's first Black professor, will go down in history.

MU Building Dedication from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Hope for Rising Gas Prices

Soybeans could be a key factor in stabilizing the price of the largest pocket crunch.

Super Soybeans from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Controversial Restaurant

Columbia is a diverse city where many entrepeneurs flourish. All businesses are created equally, but are they treated that way?


Controversial Restaurant from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

Nationwide Conference in Columbia

University leaders from all over the nation, students and staff, gathered on MU's campus over the weekend to discuss campus diversity.

Multicultural Conference from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.

NBC 5 Chicago, Summer 2007

Montage of stand-ups and packages completed in Chicago last summer.


Chicago Resume Tape from Crystal Hilliard on Vimeo.