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No matter your political leanings, nobody can deny that our lives rely on affordable and abundant energy.
We need it for obvious things like fueling our cars and tractors, heating and cooling our homes, and running the factories that make the things we use every day.
Energy is also crucial to many things we don’t think... | 2022-08-22T20:42:29Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | GUEST COMMENTARY: We need a stable domestic energy supply | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/guest-commentary-we-need-a-stable-domestic-energy-supply/article_cb73fc26-2241-11ed-ad23-c382aea7ede5.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/guest-commentary-we-need-a-stable-domestic-energy-supply/article_cb73fc26-2241-11ed-ad23-c382aea7ede5.html |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: No one is above the law. Even Donald Trump
Edward Adelstein
I have been a medical examiner for at least 30 years. I have seen innocent people placed in jail and guilty people free.
While we have attempted to have a fair system to determine crime and punishment, it remains flawed.
Michael Cohen was... | 2022-08-22T20:42:35Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | LETTER TO THE EDITOR: No one is above the law. Even Donald Trump | Letters to the Editor | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-no-one-is-above-the-law-even-donald-trump/article_670d06b8-223e-11ed-8bc2-733867654a8b.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-no-one-is-above-the-law-even-donald-trump/article_670d06b8-223e-11ed-8bc2-733867654a8b.html |
Truman VA Hospital Update
Jill Shanteau, MSW, LCSW
Leaders from Truman VA, the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, and The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri joined the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors to celebrate the opening of the hospital’s new food pantry.
Truman VA’s food pantry is located in t... | 2022-08-22T20:42:41Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Truman VA Hospital Update | Sponsored | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sponsored/truman-va-hospital-update/article_c6864afa-1ccb-11ed-a574-bb78930bfb7f.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sponsored/truman-va-hospital-update/article_c6864afa-1ccb-11ed-a574-bb78930bfb7f.html |
Applications open for new city program focused on civic engagement
Sara George
The city of Columbia opened applications Monday for a new interactive program called Civic Academy.
The program will hold six Thursday evening sessions focused on city government and its operations, according to a city news release Monday. T... | 2022-08-22T23:53:35Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Applications open for new city program focused on civic engagement | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/applications-open-for-new-city-program-focused-on-civic-engagement/article_36a787e0-2253-11ed-9549-836e9ad09299.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/applications-open-for-new-city-program-focused-on-civic-engagement/article_36a787e0-2253-11ed-9549-836e9ad09299.html |
Emmet Jamieson
Gov. Mike Parson announced Monday that he will call Missouri lawmakers back to the state Capitol for a special session on Sept. 6 to address income tax cuts and agriculture tax credit programs.
Parson said the special session will center around a single bill originating in the Senate that would permanent... | 2022-08-22T23:53:47Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Parson's special session to tackle income tax cuts, agriculture tax credits | State News | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/parsons-special-session-to-tackle-income-tax-cuts-agriculture-tax-credits/article_da138d9e-2248-11ed-86aa-2f8b21af2e61.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/parsons-special-session-to-tackle-income-tax-cuts-agriculture-tax-credits/article_da138d9e-2248-11ed-86aa-2f8b21af2e61.html |
The three finalists for the vacant Columbia fire chief position met with the public at the Daniel Boone City Building on Monday evening.
The city announced the finalists, Brian Dunn, Clayton Farr Jr. and Christopher Riley, in a news release Aug. 8. Columbia has been searching for a new head of the department since Janu... | 2022-08-23T05:15:37Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Three Columbia fire chief hopefuls meet with residents | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/three-columbia-fire-chief-hopefuls-meet-with-residents/article_fd26b862-2250-11ed-b56d-87741ec75728.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/three-columbia-fire-chief-hopefuls-meet-with-residents/article_fd26b862-2250-11ed-b56d-87741ec75728.html |
Diana L. Revelle
Much has been argued regarding religion as it pertains to the social order.
Despite the opinion of many, this country was not founded by or for the practice of any particular faith group.
On the contrary, the First Amendment of the Constitution prohibits the making of a law that favors one religion ove... | 2022-08-23T13:01:25Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | LETTER TO THE EDITOR: No faith group should control government actiion | Letters to the Editor | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-no-faith-group-should-control-government-actiion/article_b35f340a-2243-11ed-8398-0ff94cc0d560.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-no-faith-group-should-control-government-actiion/article_b35f340a-2243-11ed-8398-0ff94cc0d560.html |
Andrew Fauci is calling it a career. And the 81-year-old infectious disease expert — one of the most visible health officials in the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak — deserves America’s heartfelt thanks.
After 38 years leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Fauci wi... | 2022-08-23T18:32:11Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | EDITORIAL: Dr. Fauci deserves America's heartfelt gratitude | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-dr-fauci-deserves-americas-heartfelt-gratitude/article_61b06904-230a-11ed-8eb7-7757bb525b28.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-dr-fauci-deserves-americas-heartfelt-gratitude/article_61b06904-230a-11ed-8eb7-7757bb525b28.html |
Harshawn Ratanpal
Residents, workers and visitors of mid-Missouri are invited to participate in the 21-question survey about their needs and interests. The survey includes questions about the public’s transportation use, demographic information and whether they would use the service.
The study began earlier this year w... | 2022-08-23T23:10:57Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | MoDOT asks for input on potential bus service between Columbia and Jefferson City | State News | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/modot-asks-for-input-on-potential-bus-service-between-columbia-and-jefferson-city/article_cef6fda8-231d-11ed-a10a-2761fed0f4ad.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/modot-asks-for-input-on-potential-bus-service-between-columbia-and-jefferson-city/article_cef6fda8-231d-11ed-a10a-2761fed0f4ad.html |
By Faith Schilmoeller
Planned Parenthood-Columbia Health Center is temporarily closed until early September due to a change in providers. The center is located at 711 N. Providence Road.
Both the Columbia and Independence locations will be closed as the facilities’ clinicians complete a new training process, said Anama... | 2022-08-24T01:17:12Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Columbia Planned Parenthood temporarily closed until beginning of September, but other options remain | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/columbia-planned-parenthood-temporarily-closed-until-beginning-of-september-but-other-options-remain/article_69cfb150-2326-11ed-941d-7fa1b0784e6a.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/columbia-planned-parenthood-temporarily-closed-until-beginning-of-september-but-other-options-remain/article_69cfb150-2326-11ed-941d-7fa1b0784e6a.html |
By Sarah N. Parisien
Eight patrol officers and one airport safety officer graduated from the Law Enforcement Training Institute on Aug. 19 and were sworn into the Columbia Police Department on Monday.
The new patrol officers are: Dalton Alvey, Kevin Barrett, Logan Distler, Donald Frigon, Keegan Jones, James Morris, Jon... | 2022-08-24T01:17:18Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Nine Columbia officers sworn in Monday make up largest graduating class in years | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/nine-columbia-officers-sworn-in-monday-make-up-largest-graduating-class-in-years/article_2ec2c9e4-2308-11ed-8d2b-4f37a10ce9f0.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/nine-columbia-officers-sworn-in-monday-make-up-largest-graduating-class-in-years/article_2ec2c9e4-2308-11ed-8d2b-4f37a10ce9f0.html |
David Horner
David Alan Horner, farmer, meteorologist, and former Boone County commissioner, died Friday, August 12, 2022. Dave was a man for all seasons, kind and gentle, a community servant, extraordinary storyteller, and steward of the land, a man of inordinate character.
Born June 21, 1921, in St. Louis, Missouri, ... | 2022-08-24T12:01:30Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | David Alan Horner, June 21, 1921 — Aug. 12, 2022 | Family obituary | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/david-alan-horner-june-21-1921-aug-12-2022/article_b6bd8a00-224f-11ed-a072-1fec95a45a5b.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/david-alan-horner-june-21-1921-aug-12-2022/article_b6bd8a00-224f-11ed-a072-1fec95a45a5b.html |
Norma Jean Barnhart, age 97 of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at home with family by her side.
A daughter of Johnnie and Lottie (Barnett) Ricker, she was born on the family farm in Maries County Missouri, May 31, 1925.
Norma attended Campground School in Maries County and Meta High School in Osage Coun... | 2022-08-24T12:01:37Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Norma Jean Barnhart, May 31, 1925 — Aug. 16, 2022 | Family obituary | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/norma-jean-barnhart-may-31-1925-aug-16-2022/article_e77b76c6-1e84-11ed-bd11-13216d66c237.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/norma-jean-barnhart-may-31-1925-aug-16-2022/article_e77b76c6-1e84-11ed-bd11-13216d66c237.html |
Nilson-Millard Cremation and Burial Center
Ora LaVerne Barnes Stocker, age 87, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on August 22, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 22, 1935, in Urbana, Missouri; a daughter of Ora Sharon and Hazel LaVern Lyon.
She graduated from Sunnydale Academy in Centralia and became an LPN, then... | 2022-08-24T18:50:43Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | LaVerne Barnes Stocker, Aug. 22, 1935 — Aug. 22, 2022 | Family obituary | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/laverne-barnes-stocker-aug-22-1935-aug-22-2022/article_c22aee9e-23be-11ed-8ed0-17a5c2d7fedf.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/laverne-barnes-stocker-aug-22-1935-aug-22-2022/article_c22aee9e-23be-11ed-8ed0-17a5c2d7fedf.html |
Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel
Thom Savio never met a person he couldn’t charm. His quick wit, bright smile, and easy laugh helped him shine in any situation.
His affable personality helped him sail through three careers in life — he owned a family farm in his youth, then moved on to automotive sales and service (quickly ri... | 2022-08-24T18:50:49Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Thomas John Savio, Feb. 12, 1948 — Aug. 19, 2022 | Family obituary | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/thomas-john-savio-feb-12-1948-aug-19-2022/article_bb3a949a-23cd-11ed-b318-8b8b94f6339d.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/thomas-john-savio-feb-12-1948-aug-19-2022/article_bb3a949a-23cd-11ed-b318-8b8b94f6339d.html |
Missourians did not get enough time to judge Wood’s qualifications for the job, or his positions on significant issues.
He might have been a disappointment. He might have been a breath of fresh air. We’ll never know.
Money was raised. Petition signatures were gathered. Thudding TV commercials aired, featuring Danforth,... | 2022-08-24T18:50:55Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | EDITORIAL: John Wood's departure shows Missouri isn't ready for an Independent candidate | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-john-woods-departure-shows-missouri-isnt-ready-for-an-independent-candidate/article_b5cf938a-23d6-11ed-be70-8f8ee1796eed.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-john-woods-departure-shows-missouri-isnt-ready-for-an-independent-candidate/article_b5cf938a-23d6-11ed-be70-8f8ee1796eed.html |
I received a message from a reader wanting me to “meet” Yinka Faleti, the 2020 Democratic candidate for Missouri secretary of state, in a telephone interview.
Initially, the idea of the call was to talk about his venture capital business, but that changed.
There are basically four types of candidates who have lost thei... | 2022-08-24T18:51:01Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | DAVID ROSMAN: How political candidates recover after losing a race | Local Columnists | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/local_columnists/david-rosman-how-political-candidates-recover-after-losing-a-race/article_f6457ff4-23d3-11ed-b89c-bb5f65a3b4d2.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/local_columnists/david-rosman-how-political-candidates-recover-after-losing-a-race/article_f6457ff4-23d3-11ed-b89c-bb5f65a3b4d2.html |
The selection of a new Columbia Fire Department chief is expected in two to three weeks, said Sydney Olsen, city public information officer.
The search began in January, when Andy Woody, who had served as fire chief since 2020, took a job as the director of the Arkansas Fire Training Academy. The city announced the fin... | 2022-08-24T21:44:52Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | New fire chief to be chosen in coming weeks | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/new-fire-chief-to-be-chosen-in-coming-weeks/article_3d059960-23bb-11ed-84e1-cfac9425ba52.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/new-fire-chief-to-be-chosen-in-coming-weeks/article_3d059960-23bb-11ed-84e1-cfac9425ba52.html |
LaVerne Barnes Stocker, 87, of Columbia died Aug. 22, 2022. Friends will be received Aug. 26 at Seventh Day Adventist Church in Columbia from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
Harriet “Hattie” Francis, 67, of Columbia died Aug. 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 ... | 2022-08-24T21:44:58Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Death notices for Aug. 24, 2022 | Obituaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/death-notices-for-aug-24-2022/article_d19403e0-23ee-11ed-b330-ff7ac4e13699.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/death-notices-for-aug-24-2022/article_d19403e0-23ee-11ed-b330-ff7ac4e13699.html |
Sidescan sonar image of a possible wooden shipwreck in the Missouri River. Both images were recorded heading upstream but traveling near opposite ends of the possible wreck.
Courtesy of Tyrell Helmuth
Sidescan sonar image of a possible wooden shipwreck in the Missouri River. No known shipwrecks are recorded in that are... | 2022-08-25T00:21:36Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Likely shipwreck site found in Missouri River near Boonville | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/likely-shipwreck-site-found-in-missouri-river-near-boonville/article_ad12ede4-23f6-11ed-9edb-7bab325e110a.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/likely-shipwreck-site-found-in-missouri-river-near-boonville/article_ad12ede4-23f6-11ed-9edb-7bab325e110a.html |
Defensive back Martez Manuel, center, looks at the scoreboard last Saturday on Faurot Field in Columbia. Manuel has 70 tackles this season. Missouri will face Arkansas on Friday in its final regular-season game.
Trenton Almgren-Davis/Missourian
Martez Manuel walks on the field Saturday on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadi... | 2022-08-25T00:21:42Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Now only returning captain, Manuel knows what it takes to lead | Mizzou Football | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/now-only-returning-captain-manuel-knows-what-it-takes-to-lead/article_4cba919e-23f2-11ed-bd40-0b472ee4202d.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/now-only-returning-captain-manuel-knows-what-it-takes-to-lead/article_4cba919e-23f2-11ed-bd40-0b472ee4202d.html |
By Gabriela Aros
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement of his plan for student debt cancellation Wednesday, MU students expressed both praise and apprehension about its effects on college students.
Under the plan, $10,000 in federal student loan debt will be cancelled from borrowers earning less than $125,000 a ... | 2022-08-25T02:45:11Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | MU students share support, concerns for Biden's debt forgiveness plan | Higher Education | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/mu-students-share-support-concerns-for-bidens-debt-forgiveness-plan/article_55ca3760-23ea-11ed-bb66-3b53a92c8d9b.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/mu-students-share-support-concerns-for-bidens-debt-forgiveness-plan/article_55ca3760-23ea-11ed-bb66-3b53a92c8d9b.html |
Stephens soccer lost 2-1 to Evangel in the opening game
Stephens soccer returned to the pitch for its season opener, falling to Evangel University 2-1 on Wednesday in Columbia. The Stars loss was their third to the Valor in the past six years.
In the 32nd minute, the Evangel’s striker Reese Hertel found a hole in the S... | 2022-08-25T04:55:43Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Stephens soccer lost 2-1 to Evangel in the opening game | Other Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/stephens-soccer-lost-2-1-to-evangel-in-the-opening-game/article_8f589636-241f-11ed-82ac-eb41fbd967b8.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/stephens-soccer-lost-2-1-to-evangel-in-the-opening-game/article_8f589636-241f-11ed-82ac-eb41fbd967b8.html |
Stephens soccer returned to the pitch for its season opener, falling to Evangel 2-1 on Wednesday at Battle High School. The Stars’ loss was their third to the Valor in the past six years.
In the 32nd minute, Evangel striker Reese Hertel found a hole in the Stephens defense and moved wide, shooting and scoring on the fa... | 2022-08-25T07:01:53Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Stephens soccer falls to Evangel in season opener | Other Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/stephens-soccer-falls-to-evangel-in-season-opener/article_8f589636-241f-11ed-82ac-eb41fbd967b8.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/stephens-soccer-falls-to-evangel-in-season-opener/article_8f589636-241f-11ed-82ac-eb41fbd967b8.html |
This fall, Columbia will be center stage for a musically diverse group of bands and musicians.
Some of the biggest acts that will come to the area are Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and Melissa Etheridge.
The Roots N Blues festival will take place this fall, which will feature household names such as Chaka Khan, Wilco and ... | 2022-08-25T11:53:38Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Big entertainment to look forward to this fall: Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Melissa Etheridge, among others | Welcome Back | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/big-entertainment-to-look-forward-to-this-fall-thomas-rhett-jason-aldean-melissa-etheridge-among/article_0973492e-1427-11ed-8e7e-f757f1b172f6.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/big-entertainment-to-look-forward-to-this-fall-thomas-rhett-jason-aldean-melissa-etheridge-among/article_0973492e-1427-11ed-8e7e-f757f1b172f6.html |
As Columbia College prepares to kick off the fall 2022 semester, it brings with it new administration and opportunities for students and the community alike.
This fall, Columbia College Global, Columbia’s remote program, is welcoming new vice president Dr. Shadel Hamilton from St. Leo University in Florida.
The global ... | 2022-08-25T11:53:44Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Columbia College gears up for another year, announces educational opportunity center | Welcome Back | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/columbia-college-gears-up-for-another-year-announces-educational-opportunity-center/article_31c50e00-17ef-11ed-9ad4-cba3def15ae0.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/columbia-college-gears-up-for-another-year-announces-educational-opportunity-center/article_31c50e00-17ef-11ed-9ad4-cba3def15ae0.html |
Haylee Spray left, and Milena Fischer chase the ball at Audrey J. Walton Stadium in Columbia. MU Soccer had an exhibition game against Memphis in early August. Fischer is a top recruit from Germany.
Missouri's Anna Dixon, slams the ball during the game against Creighton on Aug. 28, 2021, at the Hearnes Center in Columb... | 2022-08-25T11:53:50Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Missouri non-revenue sports fall preview: Soccer, volleyball, cross-country, swimming and diiving | Welcome Back | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/missouri-non-revenue-sports-fall-preview-soccer-volleyball-cross-country-swimming-and-diiving/article_08253eaa-1801-11ed-93ec-33cbb3ebc66e.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/missouri-non-revenue-sports-fall-preview-soccer-volleyball-cross-country-swimming-and-diiving/article_08253eaa-1801-11ed-93ec-33cbb3ebc66e.html |
The Grind is planning to open a fourth location on the MU campus in the Journalism School’s old J Cafe.
COMO Smoke and Fire's building at 4200 Paris Road is shown on Thursday. COMO Smoke and Fire is planning to open a second location on Buttonwood Drive.
Alexis Giltrap takes a customer’s order Thursday at The Grind. Th... | 2022-08-25T11:54:02Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | New business roundup: How the landscape changed over the summer | Welcome Back | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/new-business-roundup-how-the-landscape-changed-over-the-summer/article_83829894-14ec-11ed-ad36-c3992e1ff4ef.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/new-business-roundup-how-the-landscape-changed-over-the-summer/article_83829894-14ec-11ed-ad36-c3992e1ff4ef.html |
Renovations to Memorial Stadium will include improvements to the south end zone, new video boards, a new football building, and a new indoor practice facility.
Courtesy of UM System Board of Curators
The MU campus will be undergoing three major construction projects this school year, in addition to several smaller proj... | 2022-08-25T11:54:08Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Three major construction projects taking place on MU campus this year | Welcome Back | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/three-major-construction-projects-taking-place-on-mu-campus-this-year/article_a88db59e-134b-11ed-a556-8fcf31076724.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/welcome_back/three-major-construction-projects-taking-place-on-mu-campus-this-year/article_a88db59e-134b-11ed-a556-8fcf31076724.html |
PHOTO GALLERY: A look at Len Dawson's legacy.
Kansas City QB Len Dawson talks with newsmen in a dressing room after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl IV win over the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 11, 1970, in New Orleans.
Anonymous/The Associated Press
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson flicks a short pass to running back Warren McVea in ... | 2022-08-25T14:30:07Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | PHOTO GALLERY: A look at Len Dawson's legacy. | Photos | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/visuals/photos/photo-gallery-a-look-at-len-dawsons-legacy/article_db8ca78e-23f4-11ed-9443-4bd615d2c323.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/visuals/photos/photo-gallery-a-look-at-len-dawsons-legacy/article_db8ca78e-23f4-11ed-9443-4bd615d2c323.html |
They called him “Lenny the Cool,” and he was that, but he was more: funny, friendly, familiar, graceful.
We join with all sports fans around the nation in mourning the death of Len Dawson, the longtime quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and sports announcer on television and radio.
His family announced his passing ... | 2022-08-25T20:27:11Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | EDITORIAL: Chiefs QB Len Dawson was the original sports superstar | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-chiefs-qb-len-dawson-was-the-original-sports-superstar/article_362e84aa-2495-11ed-b586-f75518fe5841.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-chiefs-qb-len-dawson-was-the-original-sports-superstar/article_362e84aa-2495-11ed-b586-f75518fe5841.html |
Columbia-based equipment rental company EquipmentShare’s tax break application is expected to be approved next week.
The Boone County Commission held its first of two public hearings Thursday for the company’s request. EquipmentShare is seeking a 10-year 75% tax abatement in order to expand its campus by building a fla... | 2022-08-26T02:28:18Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | County Commission may approve tax abatement request next week | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/county-commission-may-approve-tax-abatement-request-next-week/article_8be9e906-2491-11ed-9e31-83faf755be4b.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/county-commission-may-approve-tax-abatement-request-next-week/article_8be9e906-2491-11ed-9e31-83faf755be4b.html |
The local Salvation Army has opened registration for entries into the traditional Christmas parade, according to a Wednesday news release from the Salvation Army.
The parade will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27 in downtown Columbia.
Entries are open for members of the community to participate, either by walkin... | 2022-08-26T02:28:24Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Salvation Army opens registration entries for local Christmas parade | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/salvation-army-opens-registration-entries-for-local-christmas-parade/article_94990732-24bc-11ed-b103-0fed71c0ce60.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/salvation-army-opens-registration-entries-for-local-christmas-parade/article_94990732-24bc-11ed-b103-0fed71c0ce60.html |
The U.S. 63 connector ramp to U.S. 54 in Jefferson City is complete a week ahead of schedule, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) news release Thursday.
Initially, the construction was supposed to last two weeks but after an examination, repairs showed to be less drastic than predicted. The bri... | 2022-08-26T02:28:30Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | U.S. 63 connector ramp in Jefferson City complete ahead of schedule | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/u-s-63-connector-ramp-in-jefferson-city-complete-ahead-of-schedule/article_7317d56c-24a7-11ed-b675-f3f6b9e80115.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/u-s-63-connector-ramp-in-jefferson-city-complete-ahead-of-schedule/article_7317d56c-24a7-11ed-b675-f3f6b9e80115.html |
Tolton's Carter Dampier looks back at the crowd on Oct. 8, 2021, in Columbia. The Trailblazers will start the 2022 season on the road against Salisbury.
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Friday night will mark the beginning of the high school football season in Mid-Missouri, and it will be the first time in over 300 days that T... | 2022-08-26T02:28:54Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Tolton football set to begin 2022 season at Salisbury | Friday Night Fever | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/friday_night_fever/tolton-football-set-to-begin-2022-season-at-salisbury/article_22122114-2415-11ed-9a0d-5bf926e65e27.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/friday_night_fever/tolton-football-set-to-begin-2022-season-at-salisbury/article_22122114-2415-11ed-9a0d-5bf926e65e27.html |
Rock Bridge's Jack Bower, right, falls to the ground in the Bruins’ 33-0 loss to Francis Howell on Oct. 22, 2021, in Columbia. The Bruins travel to face Park Hill South on Friday.
Rock Bridge football kicks off its 2022 season in Riverside at 7 p.m. Friday against Park Hill South.
The Bruins are coming off an underwhel... | 2022-08-26T02:29:12Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Rock Bridge football starts season with new coach and quarterback | Rock Bridge | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/rockbridge/rock-bridge-football-starts-season-with-new-coach-and-quarterback/article_4f9eab52-2483-11ed-8d7c-f332eba77de0.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/rockbridge/rock-bridge-football-starts-season-with-new-coach-and-quarterback/article_4f9eab52-2483-11ed-8d7c-f332eba77de0.html |
As global temperatures rise, people in the tropics, including places like India and Africa’s Sahel region, will likely face dangerously hot conditions almost daily by the end of the century, even as the world reduces its greenhouse gas emissions.
In a study published Thursday, scientists looked at population growth, ec... | 2022-08-26T12:46:26Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | GUEST COMMENTARY: Summer heat waves are a hint of dangers to come | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/guest-commentary-summer-heat-waves-are-a-hint-of-dangers-to-come/article_ce09190c-24d6-11ed-af52-8f7a48a624b4.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/guest-commentary-summer-heat-waves-are-a-hint-of-dangers-to-come/article_ce09190c-24d6-11ed-af52-8f7a48a624b4.html |
There was a time when I made a point of tuning into conservative media to get their views on policy to “promote the general welfare” and guide this nation into the future.
There was never much discussion about policy, other than making the rich richer and opposing all Democratic legislation that would benefit a huge ma... | 2022-08-26T12:46:32Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | LETTER TO THE EDITOR: This country is in a moral and ethical black hole | Letters to the Editor | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-this-country-is-in-a-moral-and-ethical-black-hole/article_2537ba78-24da-11ed-a7fc-4b78eaaebe1e.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-this-country-is-in-a-moral-and-ethical-black-hole/article_2537ba78-24da-11ed-a7fc-4b78eaaebe1e.html |
There was a time when I made a point of tuning into conservative media to get their views on policy to “promote the general welfare” and guide this nation into the future. T
here was never much discussion about policy other than making the rich richer and opposing all Democratic legislation that would benefit a huge ma... | 2022-08-26T12:46:39Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | LETTER TO THE EDITOR: | Letters to the Editor | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor/article_91f9a7e4-24d9-11ed-8299-a370cc706208.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor/article_91f9a7e4-24d9-11ed-8299-a370cc706208.html |
From left, Cade Morehead, 13, and Carter Gravel talk while filling up water buckets for the cattle Thursday at the Ashland Optimist Club in Ashland. The Cattlemen Days Rodeo will run from Friday to Saturday after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Cade and Carter drove for six hours from Bernard, Iowa, to help with the... | 2022-08-26T12:46:45Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Cattlemen Days Rodeo returns to Ashland after pandemic hiatus | Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/cattlemen-days-rodeo-returns-to-ashland-after-pandemic-hiatus/article_a8e4c8c2-24ce-11ed-99a4-03760dc6c572.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/cattlemen-days-rodeo-returns-to-ashland-after-pandemic-hiatus/article_a8e4c8c2-24ce-11ed-99a4-03760dc6c572.html |
Battle's Deavion Ellis grabs a Hickman player’s jersey after a play at the Columbia Public Schools jamboree on August 19. Battle starts its season at home against Park Hill on Friday
By Parker Gillam
Following a 5-5 campaign in Jonah Dubinski’s inaugural season at the helm, Battle looks to reclaim its spot atop the dis... | 2022-08-26T12:46:51Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Battle football opens regular season play at home against Park Hill | Friday Night Fever | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/friday_night_fever/battle-football-opens-regular-season-play-at-home-against-park-hill/article_2da37ca0-2305-11ed-b737-230b0d065a90.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/friday_night_fever/battle-football-opens-regular-season-play-at-home-against-park-hill/article_2da37ca0-2305-11ed-b737-230b0d065a90.html |
Charles Harlow, treasurer of the Hallsville Historical Society, rings the Hallsville Grade School Bell as students arrive for their second day on Friday at Hallsville Primary School in Hallsville. Harlow hopes to make this an annual tradition.
Kindergartner Mason Dixon, 5, rings the Hallsville Grade School Bell on Frid... | 2022-08-26T22:55:42Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Hallsville Historical Society rings in the new school year | K-12 Education | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/hallsville-historical-society-rings-in-the-new-school-year/article_db750be0-2545-11ed-bd16-d779ebbba8c4.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/hallsville-historical-society-rings-in-the-new-school-year/article_db750be0-2545-11ed-bd16-d779ebbba8c4.html |
Khalia L. Smith
A Centralia woman who was driving on the wrong side of the road crashed into a Boone County Sheriff's Department vehicle on Thursday evening. The deputy that was hit was not injured, according to the Boone County Sheriff's Department.
Rebecca Nicole Acton, 33, was found driving southbound on the northbo... | 2022-08-26T22:55:48Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Wrong way driver who crashed into Sheriff's Department deputy taken into custody | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/wrong-way-driver-who-crashed-into-sheriffs-department-deputy-taken-into-custody/article_fdf0f4e0-2568-11ed-b078-1f322c32f95e.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/wrong-way-driver-who-crashed-into-sheriffs-department-deputy-taken-into-custody/article_fdf0f4e0-2568-11ed-b078-1f322c32f95e.html |
Goldie's Bagels on Ninth Street displays a sign detailing its "Neighbors Account" which provides food to those who cannot pay on Friday in Columbia.
Jane Steinbrecher
In Columbia, anyone in need can stop in for a bite at Goldie’s Bagels, free of charge.
Customers are able to donate to the account using card or cash in ... | 2022-08-27T01:01:54Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | 'Come and Eat': Goldie's Bagels offers free food with donation system | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/come-and-eat-goldies-bagels-offers-free-food-with-donation-system/article_c8f8bcf4-257d-11ed-abdc-7f1d092f368b.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/come-and-eat-goldies-bagels-offers-free-food-with-donation-system/article_c8f8bcf4-257d-11ed-abdc-7f1d092f368b.html |
Mid-Missourians can pick up some outdoor skills at the Missouri Department of Conservation's next sampling event on Sept. 10. This is the first sampling event the department has hosted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event, which will train people in outdoor skills such as archery, fishing and kayaking, i... | 2022-08-27T01:02:00Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Missouri Department of Conservation to host first outdoor skills event since before pandemic | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/missouri-department-of-conservation-to-host-first-outdoor-skills-event-since-before-pandemic/article_ef0f1612-2588-11ed-8f71-df6ed0ec4357.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/missouri-department-of-conservation-to-host-first-outdoor-skills-event-since-before-pandemic/article_ef0f1612-2588-11ed-8f71-df6ed0ec4357.html |
Raj Jaladi
Regarding “Columbia students return optimistic for more normal school year” (Missourian, Aug 23). It is exciting to get back to school in person without any pandemic restrictions. However, for many across the world, the situation is far from reality.
UNICEF research shows that school closures still affect mo... | 2022-08-27T02:59:24Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lawmakers should address education around the globe | Letters to the Editor | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-lawmakers-should-address-education-around-the-globe/article_62a12772-24db-11ed-a5fd-df308e63abd2.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-lawmakers-should-address-education-around-the-globe/article_62a12772-24db-11ed-a5fd-df308e63abd2.html |
Megan Dorr
The Helias offense was a total team effort, with each of the five scores coming from a different player. Crusader’s quarterback, senior Drew Miller, consistently scrambled to create more time for his receivers to get open. Kicker Nic Calvaruso booted a 34-yard field goal to put the game out of reach for Hann... | 2022-08-27T04:52:38Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Helias football takes care of Hannibal | Helias | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/helias/helias-football-takes-care-of-hannibal/article_3ad702c2-2597-11ed-b584-db54db6dafe7.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/helias/helias-football-takes-care-of-hannibal/article_3ad702c2-2597-11ed-b584-db54db6dafe7.html |
Justin Craft, Payton Havermann
Columbia College Men's Soccer kicked off it's highly-anticipated season with a matchup against the No. 6 ranked team in the nation, Missouri Valley. The Cougars, ranked No. 4 in the nation, played an evenly matched game that ended in a 1-1 draw.
It was a tough defensive first half for eac... | 2022-08-27T06:41:19Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | CC Men's Soccer plays top-ranked Missouri Valley to a draw in season opener | Other Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/cc-mens-soccer-plays-top-ranked-missouri-valley-to-a-draw-in-season-opener/article_e97f5292-257a-11ed-b532-476c1edfaf90.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/cc-mens-soccer-plays-top-ranked-missouri-valley-to-a-draw-in-season-opener/article_e97f5292-257a-11ed-b532-476c1edfaf90.html |
Ashley Gaccetta
After a season-ending injury last year against the Mexico Bulldogs, senior quarterback Dylan Hair came out with a bang, leading the Blair Oaks Falcons to a 54-42 win over the Maryville Spoofhounds on Friday.
The season-opening game for the Falcons took place at the University of Central Missouri, home t... | 2022-08-27T06:41:25Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Blair Oaks football scores 54, beats Maryville in opening game | Blair Oaks | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/blairoaks/blair-oaks-football-scores-54-beats-maryville-in-opening-game/article_c6a2cee4-2597-11ed-9212-ff85748bf359.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/blairoaks/blair-oaks-football-scores-54-beats-maryville-in-opening-game/article_c6a2cee4-2597-11ed-9212-ff85748bf359.html |
South Callaway
Sofia Remelius
Moberly and Smith-Cotton went back and forth all of Friday night’s game. However, the Tigers came out on top. Smith-Cotton took the season opener, beating the Spartans 22-21.
Smith-Cotton had a relatively quiet first half, only scoring one touchdown in the final three minutes of the first ... | 2022-08-27T06:41:49Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Smith-Cotton football earns Week 1 win | South Callaway | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/southcallaway/smith-cotton-football-earns-week-1-win/article_8f552554-2597-11ed-9853-8b81ae860ca2.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/southcallaway/smith-cotton-football-earns-week-1-win/article_8f552554-2597-11ed-9853-8b81ae860ca2.html |
It took less than three minutes for Tolton football to get on the scoreboard Friday night against Salisbury.
Senior running back Jacob Hoernschmeyer rushed into the end zone from a couple yards out, giving the Trailblazers a lead that they would not relinquish.
Hoernschmeyer score was the beginning of a thriller, as To... | 2022-08-27T08:25:52Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Tolton starts its season on a strong note with road win over Salisbury | Friday Night Fever | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/friday_night_fever/tolton-starts-its-season-on-a-strong-note-with-road-win-over-salisbury/article_0d85c614-25bf-11ed-95ad-4318dad255da.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/friday_night_fever/tolton-starts-its-season-on-a-strong-note-with-road-win-over-salisbury/article_0d85c614-25bf-11ed-95ad-4318dad255da.html |
The Rock Bridge Bruins struggled greatly against the run in Friday’s 34-17 loss at Park Hill South to open the 2022 season.
Friday’s game was expected to be a challenge for the Bruins, who finished with a 4-6 record last season. The Panthers were undefeated in last year’s regular season and advanced to the Class 6 quar... | 2022-08-27T08:26:04Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Rock Bridge struggles defensively in season-opening loss at Park Hill South | Prep Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/rock-bridge-struggles-defensively-in-season-opening-loss-at-park-hill-south/article_1cf6723c-25b6-11ed-b1db-7fbb31f0b822.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/rock-bridge-struggles-defensively-in-season-opening-loss-at-park-hill-south/article_1cf6723c-25b6-11ed-b1db-7fbb31f0b822.html |
Missouri volleyball suffered a thorough defeat at the hands of No. 4 Louisville, who dominated on both ends of the floor from start to finish and swept Missouri at the South Dakota Tournament on Saturday in Vermilion, South Dakota.
In spite of Anna Dixon's team-leading 12 kills, Louisville stifled the Missouri offensiv... | 2022-08-28T00:14:47Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | MU volleyball swept by Louisville in South Dakota Tournament | Mizzou Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/mu-volleyball-swept-by-louisville-in-south-dakota-tournament/article_52decde8-2658-11ed-b380-fb2190231f68.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/mu-volleyball-swept-by-louisville-in-south-dakota-tournament/article_52decde8-2658-11ed-b380-fb2190231f68.html |
After winning its first four games in the Rockwood Summit Tournament, Rock Bridge softball lost to Blue Springs South 8-7 in the title game.
Rock Bridge defeated Farmington 5-2 in the quarterfinal to start the day. That was followed by a 2-0 victory against Rockwood Summit, which finished second in the MSHSAA Class 4 c... | 2022-08-28T01:46:11Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Rock Bridge softball finishes 2nd in Rockwood Summit Tournament | Rock Bridge | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/rockbridge/rock-bridge-softball-finishes-2nd-in-rockwood-summit-tournament/article_5a1228d2-2647-11ed-a690-eff85aedb654.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/rockbridge/rock-bridge-softball-finishes-2nd-in-rockwood-summit-tournament/article_5a1228d2-2647-11ed-a690-eff85aedb654.html |
EDITORIAL: Missouri isn't California. But electric vehicles are the future
California’s decision to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars after 2035 is yet another powerful signal that a changing climate will change the way we drive, and soon.
Your gas-guzzler won’t disappear tomorrow, but the formal decision by Califor... | 2022-08-29T12:14:08Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | EDITORIAL: Missouri isn't California. But electric vehicles are the future | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-missouri-isnt-california-but-electric-vehicles-are-the-future/article_27e30d68-26ec-11ed-bbc8-8f17a5fd623f.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-missouri-isnt-california-but-electric-vehicles-are-the-future/article_27e30d68-26ec-11ed-bbc8-8f17a5fd623f.html |
There’s no such thing as a perfect solution to the student debt problem confronting tens of millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden’s partial solution is guaranteed to make the left unhappy for not going far enough and to be lambasted by the right for being too generous and moving the goalposts on financial responsi... | 2022-08-29T12:14:14Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | EDITORIAL: Student debt forgiveness program has something for everyone to hate | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-student-debt-forgiveness-program-has-something-for-everyone-to-hate/article_af655e2c-26e6-11ed-9436-8b6512776642.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-student-debt-forgiveness-program-has-something-for-everyone-to-hate/article_af655e2c-26e6-11ed-9436-8b6512776642.html |
The Columbia College women's soccer team opened it's season Sunday on the road against Division I foe Southeast Missouri. The Cougars battled hard for a potential upset but were ultimately defeated by a score of 1-0.
Columbia (0-1-0) played with no fear out of the gate, controlling the game for much of the first half. ... | 2022-08-29T12:14:39Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Columbia College women's soccer's upset bid comes up short | Mizzou Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/columbia-college-womens-soccers-upset-bid-comes-up-short/article_b639fa00-273b-11ed-adf2-1344ddf86764.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/columbia-college-womens-soccers-upset-bid-comes-up-short/article_b639fa00-273b-11ed-adf2-1344ddf86764.html |
Scooter the Cougar leads incoming freshman toward the Columbia College gate during the school’s annual “Storm the Gate” on Sunday at Columbia College in Columbia. The freshmen gathered across the street in a neighboring parking lot before running through the main entrance of the school.
Ellie Reynolds, a freshman study... | 2022-08-29T18:24:25Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Columbia College welcomes big freshman class as fall semester begins | Higher Education | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/columbia-college-welcomes-big-freshman-class-as-fall-semester-begins/article_d4a91448-279b-11ed-aa1f-0f9be7a2aff7.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/columbia-college-welcomes-big-freshman-class-as-fall-semester-begins/article_d4a91448-279b-11ed-aa1f-0f9be7a2aff7.html |
A celebration of local art and culture will take place Wednesday evening at the 2022 Celebration of Arts Fundraiser.
Held by the city's Office of Cultural Affairs, the annual fundraiser brings in money for the Columbia Arts Fund, an art endowment fund that provides support for local organizations from various creative ... | 2022-08-29T21:40:27Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Celebration of Arts Fundraiser to recognize local art, culture | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/celebration-of-arts-fundraiser-to-recognize-local-art-culture/article_ae55e9f4-27ac-11ed-ba91-335bc15b2d0f.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/celebration-of-arts-fundraiser-to-recognize-local-art-culture/article_ae55e9f4-27ac-11ed-ba91-335bc15b2d0f.html |
The Boone County Sheriff's Department partnered with the Columbia Police Department, the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Mothers Against Drunk Driving for the campaign. With a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation, Highway Safety and Traffic Division Office of Highway Safety, the operation... | 2022-08-30T00:34:54Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | New impaired driving enforcement campaign results in multiple arrests | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/new-impaired-driving-enforcement-campaign-results-in-multiple-arrests/article_6a3c6370-27b5-11ed-9e40-070dc99530b4.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/new-impaired-driving-enforcement-campaign-results-in-multiple-arrests/article_6a3c6370-27b5-11ed-9e40-070dc99530b4.html |
Over 1,600 people in south Columbia were impacted by a power outage Monday caused by a fallen tree on a power line.
According to a tweet from Columbia Water and Light, crews were dispatched to the area for repairs and any residents experiencing the effects of the outage should contact their repair crew.
At 4 p.m., near... | 2022-08-30T00:35:00Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Power outage in south Columbia impacts over 1,600 residents | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/power-outage-in-south-columbia-impacts-over-1-600-residents/article_dbb83f9c-27e7-11ed-af27-d3d90171bfd1.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/power-outage-in-south-columbia-impacts-over-1-600-residents/article_dbb83f9c-27e7-11ed-af27-d3d90171bfd1.html |
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. embarks on a healthy season after appearing in only four games due to a season-ending ACL tear during his second year in the program. But as one of the starting corners on the defense, Rakestraw has matched up with freshman Luther Burden.
“(Burden) surprised me," Rakestraw said. "I respect how he ca... | 2022-08-30T00:35:06Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | MU freshman Burden receives high praise from Rakestraw | Mizzou Football | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/mu-freshman-burden-receives-high-praise-from-rakestraw/article_823458a4-27ae-11ed-9635-b7ff1ef2cbb7.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/mu-freshman-burden-receives-high-praise-from-rakestraw/article_823458a4-27ae-11ed-9635-b7ff1ef2cbb7.html |
Protesters stand together on stairs to share their thoughts about a proposal that would reduce paid time off Monday at Jesse Hall in Columbia. The proposal would mean staff would have 31 days of paid time off per year instead of the current 41.
Logan Carter, a junior at MU, speaks during a protest on Monday at Speaker’... | 2022-08-30T03:15:53Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Workers protest paid time off policy changes ahead of UM System Curators vote | Higher Education | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/workers-protest-paid-time-off-policy-changes-ahead-of-um-system-curators-vote/article_2e1cb0d4-27ec-11ed-b439-770215ae36f4.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/workers-protest-paid-time-off-policy-changes-ahead-of-um-system-curators-vote/article_2e1cb0d4-27ec-11ed-b439-770215ae36f4.html |
A Boone County Circuit Court judge on Monday sided with the Missouri School Boards’ Association and dismissed a lawsuit that argued the organization was subject to the state’s open records laws.
The lawsuit alleged MSBA, which supports school boards through training and also advocates on their behalf before the legisla... | 2022-08-30T03:16:11Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging Missouri School Boards Association violated Sunshine Law | State News | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-alleging-missouri-school-boards-association-violated-sunshine-law/article_98e7a6ba-2807-11ed-a537-97c0369d48b1.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-alleging-missouri-school-boards-association-violated-sunshine-law/article_98e7a6ba-2807-11ed-a537-97c0369d48b1.html |
Supporters of former President Donald Trump, apparently unsatisfied with the results of their armed insurrection on Jan. 6 are now calling online for attacks on the FBI and the launching of civil war. Two right-wing militants were convicted last week of conspiring to kidnap the governor of Michigan.
Other countries tha... | 2022-08-30T14:13:54Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | EDITORIAL: Allowing extremes on both sides to prevail is a formula for disaster | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-allowing-extremes-on-both-sides-to-prevail-is-a-formula-for-disaster/article_1e47ebd8-27ec-11ed-86d4-9f2a2af341d2.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-allowing-extremes-on-both-sides-to-prevail-is-a-formula-for-disaster/article_1e47ebd8-27ec-11ed-86d4-9f2a2af341d2.html |
Tanishia Hinton of Kansas City is the mother of a murdered child. Her daughter, Shaira Hinton, was weeks away from turning 28 when she was fatally shot July 17.
Despite a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case, her murder remains unsolved.
Part of the problem, according to her mother? ... | 2022-08-30T19:23:14Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | EDITORIAL: We must end the no-snitch culture around crime | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-we-must-end-the-no-snitch-culture-around-crime/article_227b0192-2885-11ed-a0e7-f785dadcba5f.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-we-must-end-the-no-snitch-culture-around-crime/article_227b0192-2885-11ed-a0e7-f785dadcba5f.html |
Two Lange Middle School students were assaulted on a school bus Tuesday morning, according to a letter from the school's principal, Dominique Falls, to families of students that ride the bus. The attack occurred on bus No. 228, shortly after 7 a.m.
The attacker, a juvenile, was taken into custody, said Michelle Baumsta... | 2022-08-30T23:44:45Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Two Columbia students attacked on Lange Middle school bus Tuesday morning | K-12 Education | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/two-columbia-students-attacked-on-lange-middle-school-bus-tuesday-morning/article_a5e8feea-2898-11ed-a13b-77acacd3e443.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/two-columbia-students-attacked-on-lange-middle-school-bus-tuesday-morning/article_a5e8feea-2898-11ed-a13b-77acacd3e443.html |
Kurt Erickson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Mike Parson’s administration shut down access Monday to a website that allows Missourians to track who is winning potentially lucrative state contracts.
In an announcement posted on an Office of Administration’s procurement website, officials say a new law is... | 2022-08-30T23:45:03Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | New law, less sunlight: Missouri takes down contract website | State News | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/new-law-less-sunlight-missouri-takes-down-contract-website/article_02d94942-28a9-11ed-ab84-2bf61da5defa.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/new-law-less-sunlight-missouri-takes-down-contract-website/article_02d94942-28a9-11ed-ab84-2bf61da5defa.html |
Terrance Hopson and Mark David Milton
The beginning of the school year is usually met with feelings of excitement for students and teachers to reconnect as they reimagine their routines for the new academic year.
However, as school resumes for students across Missouri, this anticipation runs parallel with some discoura... | 2022-08-30T23:45:15Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | GUEST COMMENTARY: Facing the challenges that lead to teacher shortages | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/guest-commentary-facing-the-challenges-that-lead-to-teacher-shortages/article_a0d3000c-287c-11ed-a71a-c7565e8a8161.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/guest-commentary-facing-the-challenges-that-lead-to-teacher-shortages/article_a0d3000c-287c-11ed-a71a-c7565e8a8161.html |
Raymore-Peculiar junior Jaden Reddell announced he received an offer from Missouri on Saturday after a conversation with head coach Eliah Drinkwitz and tight ends coach Erik Link.
Reddell was discovered last season by Link and Drinkwitz after the staff was recruiting class of 2023 wide receiver Jaidyn Doss, who is now ... | 2022-08-30T23:45:27Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Top in-state wide receiver Reddell grateful for Missouri offer | Mizzou Football | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/top-in-state-wide-receiver-reddell-grateful-for-missouri-offer/article_1010e856-27df-11ed-adfa-eb1872823df5.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/top-in-state-wide-receiver-reddell-grateful-for-missouri-offer/article_1010e856-27df-11ed-adfa-eb1872823df5.html |
Kimberley Mathis, an attorney representing a restaurant, church and St. Louis area resident that originally challenged the state health regulations, said in an interview after Tuesday’s arguments that she’s “unaware of any confusion that’s been created by anyone other than the (counties, health center boards and admini... | 2022-08-31T01:42:35Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Court weighs appeal of Missouri ruling that struck down local power to impose COVID-19 orders | State News | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/court-weighs-appeal-of-missouri-ruling-that-struck-down-local-power-to-impose-covid-19/article_57e5f3da-28c3-11ed-a5d9-fb9642c76bf4.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/court-weighs-appeal-of-missouri-ruling-that-struck-down-local-power-to-impose-covid-19/article_57e5f3da-28c3-11ed-a5d9-fb9642c76bf4.html |
Baltimore Ravens running back Tyler Badie, right, is tackled by Washington Commanders defenders in the first half of a preseason game. The former Missouri running back was cut by the Ravens after being drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Julio Cortez/The Associated Press
Raiders' Leatherwood, Chiefs' Gord... | 2022-08-31T01:42:41Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Former MU running back Badie waived; Bledsoe makes roster | Mizzou Football | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/former-mu-running-back-badie-waived-bledsoe-makes-roster/article_780f63ea-28a4-11ed-b260-fb47388fb670.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/former-mu-running-back-badie-waived-bledsoe-makes-roster/article_780f63ea-28a4-11ed-b260-fb47388fb670.html |
Columbia College volleyball’s early-season funk continued Tuesday as the Cougars dropped a road matchup to Saint Mary. The Cougars dropped the match in four sets.
Columbia (2-7) got off to a bad start, with Saint Mary (4-1) absolutely handling the Cougars en route to a 25-16 first-set victory. Columbia rebounded with a... | 2022-08-31T05:24:35Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Columbia College volleyball falls in road matchup at Saint Mary | Other Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/columbia-college-volleyball-falls-in-road-matchup-at-saint-mary/article_43f80b18-28c5-11ed-a738-6b90cd6b7d10.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/columbia-college-volleyball-falls-in-road-matchup-at-saint-mary/article_43f80b18-28c5-11ed-a738-6b90cd6b7d10.html |
Susan Elizabeth Hazelwood
Courtesy of the funeral home
As we Missourians drink our clean water and enjoy the sights and sounds of birds around us, we have Susan Hazelwood in part to thanks. She was a generous mentor, activist and advocate for Missourians and the world around us. For all of that, it was the heart that s... | 2022-08-31T15:00:05Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Susan Elizabeth Hazelwood Sept. 8, 1948 — Aug. 28, 2022 | Family obituary | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/susan-elizabeth-hazelwood-sept-8-1948-aug-28-2022/article_4e3ff244-27cf-11ed-962e-8736cbeab526.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/obituaries/family_obituary/susan-elizabeth-hazelwood-sept-8-1948-aug-28-2022/article_4e3ff244-27cf-11ed-962e-8736cbeab526.html |
The harm and distress caused by floods in Pakistan are difficult — if not impossible — to quantify, as a crisis of vast proportions keeps unfolding.
They have killed around 1,000 people so far this summer, with at least 119 losing their lives in one 24-hour period last week.
The country’s climate change minister, Sherr... | 2022-08-31T21:10:30Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | EDITORIAL: Pakistan flooding is a human-made catastrophe | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-pakistan-flooding-is-a-human-made-catastrophe/article_a99bb7f2-2957-11ed-847d-c709e9d9dce4.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-pakistan-flooding-is-a-human-made-catastrophe/article_a99bb7f2-2957-11ed-847d-c709e9d9dce4.html |
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine now available for individuals 12 and older
Michael Sapp
Individuals 12 and older can now receive the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Prior to Aug. 22, Novavax vaccines were only recommended to tho... | 2022-08-31T23:51:40Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Novavax COVID-19 vaccine now available for individuals 12 and older | COVID-19 | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/covid19/novavax-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-for-individuals-12-and-older/article_243c9bc0-2953-11ed-a728-53191a00cc7a.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/covid19/novavax-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-for-individuals-12-and-older/article_243c9bc0-2953-11ed-a728-53191a00cc7a.html |
Crews began the groundwork for the long-awaited construction of Columbia's newest fire station Wednesday.
Fire Station 11 will be built in southwest Columbia at 6909 Scott Blvd., near the northwest corner of the intersection with Route K.
Clayton Farr Jr., assistant fire chief for Columbia Fire Department, said this lo... | 2022-08-31T23:51:52Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Construction begins on new fire station | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/construction-begins-on-new-fire-station/article_0a62bc5c-293f-11ed-b1c4-8b416dbdfa0b.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/construction-begins-on-new-fire-station/article_0a62bc5c-293f-11ed-b1c4-8b416dbdfa0b.html |
Missouri tax cut special session delayed at least a week as negotiations continue
The legislature will not reconvene next week as previously planned to debate a $700 million tax cut proposal offered by Gov. Mike Parson, Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden said in an email to staff Wednesday.
Instead, the session is now... | 2022-08-31T23:52:10Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Missouri tax cut special session delayed at least a week as negotiations continue | News | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/missouri-tax-cut-special-session-delayed-at-least-a-week-as-negotiations-continue/article_7a2d7d08-296f-11ed-b216-fb1ff6f8ae2a.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/missouri-tax-cut-special-session-delayed-at-least-a-week-as-negotiations-continue/article_7a2d7d08-296f-11ed-b216-fb1ff6f8ae2a.html |
Hours before the Missouri football team kicks off its season, another team on campus will begin its season Thursday.
Both the MU men’s and women’s cross country teams begin their season Thursday at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. The Tigers will do so under new leadership.
The Mizzou XC Opener will be ... | 2022-09-01T02:15:45Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | MU cross country teams begin season Thursday | Mizzou Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/mu-cross-country-teams-begin-season-thursday/article_914cdeea-289b-11ed-8fb7-576dc698f430.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/mu-cross-country-teams-begin-season-thursday/article_914cdeea-289b-11ed-8fb7-576dc698f430.html |
City unveils paper-cutting art "Devorah-Bee" as 2022 commemorative poster
Sarah Nguyen’s hand-cut paper art “Devorah-Bee” was unveiled as the commemorative poster of the year at the Celebration of Arts in Jesse Hall on Wednesday night.
The celebration, hosted by the Office of Cultural Affairs, showcased Nguyen’s origin... | 2022-09-01T04:30:33Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | City unveils paper-cutting art "Devorah-Bee" as 2022 commemorative poster | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/city-unveils-paper-cutting-art-devorah-bee-as-2022-commemorative-poster/article_9f0d3ff4-2957-11ed-a0fc-cb89ceb3d051.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/city-unveils-paper-cutting-art-devorah-bee-as-2022-commemorative-poster/article_9f0d3ff4-2957-11ed-a0fc-cb89ceb3d051.html |
Columbia College men’s soccer played its first road game of the season against Indiana Wesleyan on Wednesday in Marion, Indiana, wherethe No. 4-ranked Cougars second game of the season went much like the first — a tight defensive matchup with limited chances throughout. This time, neither team could break through, and ... | 2022-09-01T04:30:39Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Columbia College men's soccer works Indiana Wesleyan to scoreless draw | Other Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/columbia-college-mens-soccer-works-indiana-wesleyan-to-scoreless-draw/article_fbb886e2-2983-11ed-b679-2b418157867a.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/columbia-college-mens-soccer-works-indiana-wesleyan-to-scoreless-draw/article_fbb886e2-2983-11ed-b679-2b418157867a.html |
Tolton girls tennis player Grace Monsees prepares to serve during a match against Bishop DuBourg on Wednesday at Cosmo Park in Columbia. Tolton won the match against Bishop DuBourg.
Bishop DuBourg’s Savannah Seel returns the ball during a match against Tolton on Wednesday at Cosmo Park in Columbia. Tolton’s next match ... | 2022-09-01T04:30:51Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Tolton defeats Bishop DuBourg by narrow margin after highly contested battle | Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/tolton-defeats-bishop-dubourg-by-narrow-margin-after-highly-contested-battle/article_db45c1d6-296a-11ed-b399-eb19bd1d145a.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/tolton-defeats-bishop-dubourg-by-narrow-margin-after-highly-contested-battle/article_db45c1d6-296a-11ed-b399-eb19bd1d145a.html |
Mary Ratliff speaks to voters Tuesday at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. Ratliff is the Columbia NAACP president.
Brianna Lennon speaks to residents about voting Tuesday at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. Lennon has served as the Boone County Clerk since 2018.
Columbia residents gath... | 2022-09-01T14:23:16Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Voter ID changes prompt awareness campaign | Elections | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/elections/voter-id-changes-prompt-awareness-campaign/article_ac53d0ae-2896-11ed-b6d5-431a384ee037.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/elections/voter-id-changes-prompt-awareness-campaign/article_ac53d0ae-2896-11ed-b6d5-431a384ee037.html |
The legislature will not reconvene next week as previously planned to debate a $700 million tax cut proposal offered by Gov. Mike Parson, Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden said in an email to staff Wednesday.
The decision to delay the start of the session came after a meeting Wednesday between Senate and House leader... | 2022-09-01T14:23:29Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Missouri tax cut special session delayed at least a week as negotiations continue | State News | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/missouri-tax-cut-special-session-delayed-at-least-a-week-as-negotiations-continue/article_7a2d7d08-296f-11ed-b216-fb1ff6f8ae2a.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/missouri-tax-cut-special-session-delayed-at-least-a-week-as-negotiations-continue/article_7a2d7d08-296f-11ed-b216-fb1ff6f8ae2a.html |
Louisiana Tech linebacker Tyler Grubbs (52) tackles BYU running back Lopini Katoa (4) in the second half of a game Oct. 2, 2020, in Provo, Utah. Grubbs and Conference USA’s Bulldogs, who finished the 2021 season with a 3-9 record, take on Missouri on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium in the season opener for both team... | 2022-09-01T14:23:41Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Missouri faces revamped Louisiana Tech in season opener | Tiger Kickoff | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/tiger_kickoff/missouri-faces-revamped-louisiana-tech-in-season-opener/article_762ebfbe-27c1-11ed-ad76-371343a1f04d.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/tiger_kickoff/missouri-faces-revamped-louisiana-tech-in-season-opener/article_762ebfbe-27c1-11ed-ad76-371343a1f04d.html |
MU players run out onto the Faurot Field before the Tigers' game against Colorado on Oct. 8, 1992. Lights were wheeled in by ESPN for the first night game in Memorial Stadium history. Bob Stull's Tigers fell 6-0 to the Buffaloes on a cold, rainy night. MU opens the 2022 season Thursday with another Thursday night game,... | 2022-09-01T14:23:47Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Thursday Night Lights: The first night game in Memorial Stadium history | Tiger Kickoff | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/tiger_kickoff/thursday-night-lights-the-first-night-game-in-memorial-stadium-history/article_b87f657c-27de-11ed-bb84-83cb390e6cad.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/tiger_kickoff/thursday-night-lights-the-first-night-game-in-memorial-stadium-history/article_b87f657c-27de-11ed-bb84-83cb390e6cad.html |
If Kansas City officials are going to seriously prepare for the possibility of major investments in area sports facilities — from a downtown Royals stadium to improvements required by the city’s hosting of the 2026 World Cup — they need to start the conversation with the public and City Council, and move it out of the ... | 2022-09-01T18:23:03Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | EDITORIAL: K.C. going about Royals, Chiefs stadium plans the wrong way | Guest Commentaries | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-k-c-going-about-royals-chiefs-stadium-plans-the-wrong-way/article_16cf77f8-2a13-11ed-8dbe-a79a9cbab238.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/guest_commentaries/editorial-k-c-going-about-royals-chiefs-stadium-plans-the-wrong-way/article_16cf77f8-2a13-11ed-8dbe-a79a9cbab238.html |
MU researcher to receive $6.6 million for child care professional training
A researcher at the MU School of Medicine will receive a $6.6 million grant from the American Rescue Plan Act to begin a statewide training program for child care professionals.
Laine Young-Walker, the researcher leading the program, is looking ... | 2022-09-02T00:59:46Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | MU researcher to receive $6.6 million for child care professional training | Higher Education | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/mu-researcher-to-receive-6-6-million-for-child-care-professional-training/article_41534b04-29fe-11ed-902e-cf5e35784106.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/mu-researcher-to-receive-6-6-million-for-child-care-professional-training/article_41534b04-29fe-11ed-902e-cf5e35784106.html |
City of Refuge announces facility relocation, preschool program
By Brynn Winkler
City of Refuge is planning to move to a new location, three times larger than its current space, in early October. It will serve as its primary facility, with plans to house a new preschool program for refugee children.
The Columbia-based ... | 2022-09-02T00:59:52Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | City of Refuge announces facility relocation, preschool program | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/city-of-refuge-announces-facility-relocation-preschool-program/article_138abeee-2a23-11ed-a5b8-27159e5b44db.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/city-of-refuge-announces-facility-relocation-preschool-program/article_138abeee-2a23-11ed-a5b8-27159e5b44db.html |
For the first time in 50 years, various civic clubs will partner up in order to enhance the quality of life in Columbia's parks.
Members from over a dozen clubs in Columbia will work together for a cleanup in Cosmopolitan Park on Sept. 10. The clubs teaming up for the event include Columbia Civic Club Council, Lions, K... | 2022-09-02T00:59:58Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Civic clubs across Columbia to team up for cleanup in Cosmo Park | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/civic-clubs-across-columbia-to-team-up-for-cleanup-in-cosmo-park/article_e358d91c-2a37-11ed-a896-af1b7d76882e.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/civic-clubs-across-columbia-to-team-up-for-cleanup-in-cosmo-park/article_e358d91c-2a37-11ed-a896-af1b7d76882e.html |
Battle coach Demetrius Davis talks to his defense in a game against Park Hill on Aug. 26 at Battle. Battle is looking for its first win of the season as it faces off against Capital City
Alex Daggett
Battle will open up Central Missouri Activities Conference and district play at home Friday night against the Capital Ci... | 2022-09-02T01:00:11Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Battle opens conference and district play against visiting Capital City | Friday Night Fever | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/friday_night_fever/battle-opens-conference-and-district-play-against-visiting-capital-city/article_cca0f020-26f8-11ed-b614-4b332a7a725a.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/friday_night_fever/battle-opens-conference-and-district-play-against-visiting-capital-city/article_cca0f020-26f8-11ed-b614-4b332a7a725a.html |
Natalie Clayton, left, and Emelia Arnone run on Thursday at Gans Creek XC Course in Columbia. Arnone finished the 5k in 19:35.5 and finished 43rd overall.
Runners race on Thursday at Gans Creek XC Course in Columbia. Both Missouri’s men's and women's teams finished third overall.
Janette Schraft, far left, runs Thursda... | 2022-09-02T01:00:29Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | MU cross country uses opening meet as building block | Mizzou Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/mu-cross-country-uses-opening-meet-as-building-block/article_d287f6ba-2a12-11ed-bc75-4367a6d298b6.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/mu-cross-country-uses-opening-meet-as-building-block/article_d287f6ba-2a12-11ed-bc75-4367a6d298b6.html |
Columbia College cross country sweeps team titles in season opener
The Missourian Staff
A pair of 1-2 finishes secured victories for Columbia College cross country's men's and women's teams in the Principia College Home Opener in Elsah, Illinois.
Alexander Dukes took the win for the Cougars in the men's 6,000-meter rac... | 2022-09-02T03:45:41Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Columbia College cross country sweeps team titles in season opener | Other Sports | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/columbia-college-cross-country-sweeps-team-titles-in-season-opener/article_3eb345e0-2a60-11ed-956e-c36b96a97e6e.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/other_sports/columbia-college-cross-country-sweeps-team-titles-in-season-opener/article_3eb345e0-2a60-11ed-956e-c36b96a97e6e.html |
Tolton’s football team says a prayer after a game against the Missouri Military Academy on Sept. 11 in Mexico. The Trailblazers’ face off against Putnam County on Friday.
After an exciting Week 1 victory in Salisbury, Tolton returns home to square off against Putnam County on Friday.
Trailblazers coach Michael Engew is... | 2022-09-02T03:45:47Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Tolton set to face Putnam County in home opener | Father Tolton | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/frtolton/tolton-set-to-face-putnam-county-in-home-opener/article_781b3dc2-29b3-11ed-b3b9-cb4c39d87984.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/prep_sports/frtolton/tolton-set-to-face-putnam-county-in-home-opener/article_781b3dc2-29b3-11ed-b3b9-cb4c39d87984.html |
Sometimes, you can just tell.
You could tell when Luther Burden took a wildcat snap, saw minimal blocking and multiple defenders in front of him and just ran past everyone for a 17-yard gain. You could tell when he took a nearly-busted handoff during which the running back bumped into the quarterback for eight yards wi... | 2022-09-02T06:18:06Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Two-touchdown Luther: Burden shines in debut | Mizzou Football | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/two-touchdown-luther-burden-shines-in-debut/article_0fd751b2-2a7e-11ed-a7f0-1b4f2a8aefcc.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_football/two-touchdown-luther-burden-shines-in-debut/article_0fd751b2-2a7e-11ed-a7f0-1b4f2a8aefcc.html |
Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt talks to the media at the Governor's Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Mo. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022.
By Eli Hoff
Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s office is seeking emails from the Columbia Missourian and two MU journalism schoo... | 2022-09-02T14:00:10Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | AG Schmitt using Sunshine Law to seek Missourian, MU journalism school records | Higher Education | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/ag-schmitt-using-sunshine-law-to-seek-missourian-mu-journalism-school-records/article_9bd795c0-224d-11ed-a12d-0f57db2514bd.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/ag-schmitt-using-sunshine-law-to-seek-missourian-mu-journalism-school-records/article_9bd795c0-224d-11ed-a12d-0f57db2514bd.html |
Julian Schmidt, 15, uses a level to check if the log is balanced Aug. 12, 2020, at Derby Ridge Elementary School. Now some nature play areas, including the one at Derby Ridge, are being torn down because they have been deemed unsafe.
There have been reports of exposed nails, rotting wood and unstable surfaces in the un... | 2022-09-03T00:58:01Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Several CPS nature play areas to be removed due to safety hazards | K-12 Education | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/several-cps-nature-play-areas-to-be-removed-due-to-safety-hazards/article_4d1aa022-2b02-11ed-ae74-b787b79be7e4.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/several-cps-nature-play-areas-to-be-removed-due-to-safety-hazards/article_4d1aa022-2b02-11ed-ae74-b787b79be7e4.html |
This weekend Columbia will host a handful of live music performances.
Five different artists will play at Cooper's Landing over Labor Day weekend.
Friday evening, the Norm Ruebling Band, a Columbia based group, will play from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The band plays a variety of musical styles.
Two acts will perform on Saturday... | 2022-09-03T00:58:07Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Live music events around Columbia this weekend | News | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/live-music-events-around-columbia-this-weekend/article_21c42f2c-2aff-11ed-9b85-bbfc3b4cdfde.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/live-music-events-around-columbia-this-weekend/article_21c42f2c-2aff-11ed-9b85-bbfc3b4cdfde.html |
A variety of Labor Day activities will be held around Columbia and Boone County this weekend.
• North Village Arts District will have its second installment of the North Village Art Walk, on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Three sculptures will be installed.
• Talking Horse Productions will host The Ponies, an improv grou... | 2022-09-03T00:58:13Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Events around Boone County over Labor Day weekend | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/events-around-boone-county-over-labor-day-weekend/article_e38bfeda-2afc-11ed-bc3f-07c4816b7e9e.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/events-around-boone-county-over-labor-day-weekend/article_e38bfeda-2afc-11ed-bc3f-07c4816b7e9e.html |
Roots N Blues Festival will give a limited number of free tickets to low-income households this year.
Residents can apply for vouchers through an online form or in person through the Columbia Parks and Recreation office, located at 1 S. Seventh St. People can also call the parks and recreation office, according to a ne... | 2022-09-03T00:58:32Z | www.columbiamissourian.com | Roots N Blues will offer free vouchers for low-income households | Local | columbiamissourian.com | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/roots-n-blues-will-offer-free-vouchers-for-low-income-households/article_c5d2b96e-2b16-11ed-a386-dfee2712b580.html | https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/roots-n-blues-will-offer-free-vouchers-for-low-income-households/article_c5d2b96e-2b16-11ed-a386-dfee2712b580.html |
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