Here are the top headlines for 2007:

Headline 10: The year started with a mortgage crisis that forced many homeowners out of their homes, while sub-prime lending practices left lenders in a lurch.

"The mortgage crisis is a bad deal for everyone," said Columbia resident Sam Boyce.

Headline 9: The local housing market slid into a recession due to lending and mortgage uncertainties.

"Sub prime lending is falling apart," said Columbia resident Dave Hestir.

Houses are staying on the market for longer and house prices are falling.

"The housing market is effecting everyone," said Boyce. 

Headline 8: Education in Missouri was in the forefront with the controversial MOHELA bill. The governor pushed through a bill that would sell off part of the loan authority.

"MOHELA, that money is for the students not to be monkeying around with," said Hestir.

Headline 7: When Elson Floyd left his post last year, the U-M system was left scrabbling for a new president. In early December, Gary Forsee stepped in ending the year long search.

Headline 6: Another presidential search started early in the year as the top contenders in the United States presidential election announced their candidacy in early January. The horse race continues with the pivotal Iowa caucus.

Headline 5: It was shocking news out of the 19th district when police arrested Senator Chuck Graham for D.W.I.

Headline 4: "Crime in Columbia is out of control," said Boyce.

So police bulked up their staff in response to the crime wave in Columbia. Police say Columbia's growing population is a factor in the increasing crime rate.

Headline 3: Still, the population is a story all on its own as Columbia nears 100,000 people.

Headline 2: Toys, cars, and clothing recalls dominated headlines. 

"Toy recall, you buy things overseas you're going to get low bid results."

Goods laced with lead based paints and dangerous chemicals forced toy makers to recall millions of toys.

Headline 1: It was good news for sports fans as the Tigers ended the regular season 11-2, which earned the team a place in the Cotton Bowl.

With all that said, it has certainly been a year to remember.