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Rock Bridge girls golf wins two tournaments in a row
By Cam Medrano/Missourian,Christian Kotwitz, Columbia Missourian The Rock Bridge girls golf team won the Helias Catholic Invitational Tournament last Wednesday, beating 18 other teams with a total team score of 340. It marked the Bruins' second straight tournament win, with every golfer finishing high in the 91-player field. Drew Maze placed third, Jihyo Jung took ninth and both Emma Baumstark and Hayden Homann tied for 11th. The victory featured freshman Ashlyn Sear's first varsity start.
Mizzou football moves 2025 season opener to last Thursday of August
For the fourth year in a row, Mizzou football has moved its season-opening game to the last Thursday in August. Originally scheduled for Aug. 30, the Tigers will now play Central Arkansas at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium.
Mizzou's season, home opener sells out; Nwaneri makes award watch list
The 2024 Missouri football season will open with a sellout crowd. Mizzou's season opener against Murray State sold out Wednesday morning, the sixth straight sellout game for the Tigers going back to the 2023 season. The streak marks the program's longest since 1980.
Mizzou football 2024 home opener sells out, Nwaneri makes award watchlist
The 2024 Missouri football season will open with a sellout crowd. Missouri's season opener against Murray State sold out Wednesday morning, the sixth straight sellout game for the Tigers going back to the 2023 season. The streak marks the program's longest since 1980.
A look inside the culinary classroom
By Cam Medrano,Morgan Williams,Sharon Quintana Ortiz Sizzling pans, aromatic spices and a dash of teenage angst. Step into this unexpected world of flavor and flair, where textbooks yield to recipe books. Just across the parking lot of Rock Bridge High School sits an impressive kitchen in the Columbia Area Career Center. Students from all of the district high schools meet to receive a hands-on education in culinary arts.
Southern Boone County firefighters responded to a structure fire
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On Ice
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On Ice: Behind the scenes with the Mizzou Ice Synchronized Club team
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Tigers take down turnover-stricken Shockers, earn fourth straight win
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Time to shine
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Janet Davis sports an LGBTQ+ pride flag
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Tanya Heath, left, who ran for mayor in 2022, hugs Jill Schlude
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Jill Schlude is named Columbia next police chief
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John Downs supervises after school traffic on Tuesday at Hallsville Intermediate
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From music teacher to superintendent: Hallsville leader looks back
Every Tuesday after school, Hallsville School District Superintendent John Downs searches for a place to practice the trumpet. Some days, it’s the band room at Hallsville High School. But most of the time, it’s a classroom lent by a fellow teacher. Over his nearly three decades in Hallsville schools, Downs has taught trumpet lessons to a handful of students, typically for their entire high school careers. “It’s been really rewarding to me,” Downs said.
Molly Johnson looks over packed boxes on Oct. 11 at the Park Avenue
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Jasper Burton, 11, leans against a laundry line pole on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the
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Jasper Burton, 11, peeks out of his apartment before going outside to play on
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Changes loom for affordable housing residents
Molly Johnson, who has lived in the same wheelchair-accessible unit at the Park Avenue low-income housing development for over a decade, would move out tomorrow if she could. Renovation plans by Columbia Housing Authority may soon give her that chance to move — and upgrade her living conditions.
Cat Cafe Oliver Smith
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Sparky's celebrates 20th anniversary with free ice cream
Downtown Columbia staple Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream celebrated its 20-year anniversary Tuesday by serving free ice cream to customers. The business opened its doors at 11:30 a.m. and saw hundreds of customers in the first few hours. Employees handed out ice cream and free magnets to commemorate the special day. The line was never-ending as customers lined up out the door for their free scoop, waiting anxiously to see if their favorite flavor was sold out before they reached the front of the line.
Sparky's employees take customers' orders
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University of Missouri football defeats Middle Tennessee State University
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University of Missouri football defeats Middle Tennessee State University
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Missouri center Connor Tollison prepares to snap
Previous Next Up Let us know your thoughts on what the priorities are for Columbia's next police chief. There was plenty of activity around MU and Columbia over the summer. Read this special section to catch up on what you missed.
Middle Tennessee quarterback Nick Vattiato winds up to throw
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Missouri center Connor Tollison prepares to snap
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Mizzou wide receiver Luther Burden III walks away
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Mizzou wide receiver Luther Burden III walks away
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Assistant Principal Brenda Parisi discusses traffic concerns
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Handlers William Bagby (left) and Jason Barr watch dogs Dipper and Cash play
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A dog handler hangs onto a leash between events
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Puppies for Parole hosts dog talent showcase
Dogs ran through an agility course in the Jefferson City Correctional Center on Wednesday morning. Beside them, inmates carried treats in hand. The showcase was put on by Puppies for Parole, a nonprofit that works with animal shelters across Missouri to connect rescue dogs with inmates who are trained handlers. Once the dogs pass the Canine Good Citizen test, they are able to be adopted from their original shelters.
A beach ball sits with a person's belongings
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Columbia College students move in for the beginning of the school year
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First day back for Columbia Public Schools
Students in Columbia Public Schools began a new academic year Tuesday. First-day enrollment was 19,157, according to a district news release. That’s up more than 350 students from last year’s official enrollment, which is recorded annually on the last Wednesday in September. The extreme heat meant that some morning recesses were held early, and afternoon recesses and physical education classes were held indoors, spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said.
Jefferson City tax preparer sentenced to prison after falsifying tax returns
COLE COUNTY − A Jefferson City-based tax preparer was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for filing false tax returns for himself and others, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Missouri. Josiah Mator, Jr., 41, was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison without parole. The court ordered he pay a fine of $1,000 and $200,292 in restitution to the federal government and the state.
Columbia gas station sells $55,558 winning lottery ticket
COLUMBIA – One lucky player won over $55,500 after purchasing a scratchers ticket at the Midwest Petroleum located at 126 S. Providence Rd. in Columbia, according to a news release from Missouri Lottery. The winning ticket was a “Bingo Twist” scratcher worth $55,558. According to the release, “Bingo Twist” players have won over $15 million in prizes. The winner claimed their prize at lottery headquarters in Jefferson City on April 24.
Macon High School student sues district administrators for $275,000
MACON COUNTY − A juvenile from Macon County has sued the Macon County R-1 School District for $275,000 after he was attacked on campus two times by other students, according to the civil lawsuit filed in federal court. The school board president, superintendent, high school principal, technical education center director, a substitute teacher, a full-time teacher and three students are named as defendants for their alleged involvement in the juvenile's physical and emotional distress.
City of Hermann lights town blue to honor officers involved in fatal shooting
HERMANN - Hermann residents began their week of commemoration Wednesday by lighting the town blue in honor of two police officers who were shot while on-duty in March. Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith was shot and killed after police were called to investigate an "irate person." Responding officer Adam Sullentrup was also wounded in the shooting. He's currently recovering in a Colorado rehab hospital. Griffith wore badge number 503, while Sullentrup wore 508.
City of Hermann residents to honor officers involved in fatal shooting
Hermann residents plan to celebrate two police officers who were both shot while on-duty, the city announced on Facebook. Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith was shot and killed in March after being called to investigate an "irate person." Responding officer Adam Sullentrup was also wounded in the shooting. Griffith will be honored on Wednesday and Sullentrup will be honored on Monday. The Facebook post asks residents to wear "Hermann Strong" apparel along with blue and black ribbons.
Lincoln University receives grant to help diversify STEM workforce
JEFFERSON CITY – Lincoln University received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a part of its effort to fund programs working to diversify the STEM workforce, the university announced in a news release. The DOE's initiative intends to support opportunities for underrepresented communities working in STEM by offering grants to historically Black colleges and universities like Lincoln.
Blair Oaks hires new girls volleyball coach
Blair Oaks alumna Danielle Lueckenhoff will coach the girls volleyball team next season, the district announced in a news release. This coaching change comes several months after the team won its second consecutive state title in 2022. Lueckenhoff graduated from Blair Oaks in 2013 after playing on the varsity team for four years. She went on to play at Culver-Stockton College. She spent four years as an assistant coach at Maur Hill Mount Academy and Atchison High School in Kansas.
Driver in fatal April crash booked into Randolph County Jail
The Moberly man charged with murder and driving while intoxicated in an April 6 crash that killed a pregnant woman was booked into the Randolph County Jail Tuesday afternoon, according to online jail records. Steven Garrett, 47, is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, DWI causing the death of two or more people, DWI resulting in serious physical injury, DWI resulting in physical injury, DWI-aggravated and armed criminal action.
Former Wardsville pastor found guilty of stealing $300,000 from church
A former Wardsville pastor committed financial misconduct when he made an unauthorized transfer of about $300,000 into personal accounts, according to a news release from the Diocese of Jefferson City. Father Ignazio Medina was found guilty of “abuse of ecclesiastical power” while he was pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, by a tribunal of three out-of-state priests. Further investigation found an additional $20,000 in unexplained cash withdrawals during his tenure.
Residents affected by April 5 tornado now eligible for low-interest loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Gov. Mike Parson's request for a disaster declaration in response to severe weather and a tornado that caused damage and killed five people in Bollinger County and surrounding areas on April 5. This means qualifying homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, Stoddard and Wayne counties are eligible for low-interest loans to help with the recovery process.
Camdenton man and woman charged in officer-involved shooting
A Camdenton man and woman have been charged in connection to a Sunday night shooting involving a police officer. William Ray Allen, 35, is charged with third degree assault, and Marianne Roepe, 27, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon after an altercation with law enforcement left an officer with a shoulder injury and Roepe in the hospital with an abdominal gunshot wound.
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