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Stop Human Trafficking Coalition hosts third annual conference
In collaboration with MU Extension, Sinclair School of Nursing and Continuing Education for Health Professions, the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition hosted their third annual human trafficking awareness and prevention conference on Wednesday.
KFRU radio show hosts Rose, Gaines laid off after decades of service
Popular hosts Simon Rose and David Gaines are no longer on the air at KFRU radio in Columbia. Rose, host of "The Morning Meeting" midmorning show and a fixture on the local radio scene for 37 years, and Gaines, who has been at KFRU since 2008 and has hosted "A Columbia Morning" drive-time show since 2022, were laid off as part of nationwide cutbacks by KFRU's parent company, Cumulus Media.
College of Veterinary Medicine hosts a ‘Boogie at the Barnyard’
On Saturday, the Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine invites families, friends and prospective students to “Boogie at the Barnyard” during its 2026 open house. Annually planned for over 20 years by second-year veterinary students, the Open House features moo-gnificent exhibits, including agility dog shows, mule rides and various animal encounters.
Mizzou baseball earns Braggin' Rights with win over Illinois Original
O'FALLON — A battle of the bullpens worked out in Mizzou baseball's favor against the Fighting Illini. The Tigers traveled to O'Fallon on Tuesday and tossed eight shutout innings in route to a 5-1 win over Illinois in the Braggin' Rights game at CarShield Field. It appeared that Mizzou would be in for a bumpy ride when right-hander PJ Green, making his first career start, walked the first two batters he faced. When he eventually loaded the bases, Missouri coach Kerrick Jackson made a mound visit.
Columbia woman pleads guilty in case of severe child endangerment
A 36-year-old Columbia woman accused of severely harming her 5-week-old son pleaded guilty Tuesday after two years of court-ordered mental health treatment. Ending a case that began in 2021, Carolyn Yunek was sentenced to five years of probation with the stipulation that she maintain compliance with her psychiatric treatment. kAm$96 H2D 2CC6DE65 :? |2J a_a` 27E6C E96 49:=5VD 72E96C C6A@CE65 E92E E96 323J 925 366?
FFA Week engages students in a variety of fields to learn about agriculture
In schools and communities all across the country, Future Farmers of America chapters have set this week aside to foster awareness, recruitment and engagement for members of its chapters. For the Columbia chapter, the week has been organized by Future Farmers of America advisor Jacob Rahmer, who took the group to Columbia Midway Golf and Games on Monday.
House bill would update child car seat regulations Original
JEFFERSON CITY — A bill seeking to update requirements for child passenger restraint systems was heard in a House committee on Tuesday, however legislators worry how it will impact struggling Missouri families. House Bill 2170, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Sassmann, R-Bland, would update the requirements for all child passenger restraint systems to the latest safety code. State regulations haven't been updated since 2006.
Proposed bill could extend freedoms of expression in K-12 schools Original
JEFFERSON CITY — A bill aimed at safeguarding religious, political and ideological freedoms in K-12 schools is advancing through the Missouri House of Representatives. Advocates and opponents of House Bill 2682, and its sister bill Senate Bill 909, delivered testimony in a public hearing Wednesday afternoon. Introduced by Rep.
Rock Bridge competes in NXR Midwest Regional Championship Original
Rock Bridge cross country competed in the NXR Midwest Regional Championships on Sunday at the LaVern Gibson Course in Terre Haute, Indiana, racing against the top high school cross country programs in the region. The Bruins placed fifth overall with 225 points, and senior Luke Sievers paced the group, placing 23rd overall with a time of 15 minutes, 17.44 seconds, missing all-region honors by just under two seconds. Fellow seniors Matthew Kim and Cook Hudson rolled in next for Rock Bridge.
Mizzou defeats Mississippi State in pivotal win Original
At this point in the season, every match, every set and every point is crucial. Everything is a must-win for Missouri. It followed suit with a timely sweep over Mississippi State (25-14, 26-24, 25-21). The Tigers displayed the tenacity of a team clawing for a spot in the national postseason field. This week, Missouri (17-9, 8-6) was listed among the first four teams outside ESPN's projected NCAA Tournament field.
Three Mizzou women's basketball wins, three players who have made it happen Original
The Tigers are off to a strong start early in the 2025-26 women's basketball season, defeating Arkansas State 97-75 on Tuesday to advance to a 3-0 record. In honor of the three victories, here are three Tigers who have served critical roles in the team's success. Junior guard Grace Slaughter is a name every Mizzou women's basketball fan should know. She is one of five returners on this year's roster, and she has been with the Tigers since 2023.
Three Mizzou women's basketball wins, three players who have made it happen
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Three Mizzou women's basketball wins, three players who have made it happen
The Tigers are off to a strong start early in the 2025-26 women's basketball season, defeating Arkansas State 97-75 on Tuesday to advance to a 3-0 record. In honor of the three victories, here are three Tigers who have served critical roles in the team's success. Junior guard Grace Slaughter is a name every Mizzou women's basketball fan should know. She is one of five returners on this year's roster, and she has been with the Tigers since 2023.
Mizzou swim and dive dominates at home Original
Missouri had a double-dual competition Saturday at Mizzou Aquatic Center and dominated 16 events against Vanderbilt and McKendree. Overall, the Tigers’ women’s team beat the Commodores 236-57 and the Bearcats 244-40 and the men’s team defeated McKendree 213.5-85.5. The Tigers’ men’s team didn’t matchup head-to-head against Vanderbilt. Both teams are still undefeated three games into the season.
Mizzou swim and dive dominates at home
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Mizzou soccer comes up short against Texas A&M Original
Missouri soccer lost a tight battle to Texas A&M 2-1 on Thursday in College Station, Texas. The loss marked the seventh in a row for Missouri (4-10-1, 1-7-0 Southeastern Conference). Entering the match, the Tigers sat at No. 14 in the SEC standings, while the Aggies occupied the space above them. The SEC Tournament remained in Missouri’s sight, so it desperately wanted a win. Considering the closeness of the teams’ records, a victory looked attainable. Devastatingly, it wasn’t meant to be.
Columbia garages' exit arms will be up overnight through Aug. 4
The exit gate arms of all six city parking garages will remain up during overnight hours until Aug. 4 to make exiting easier during pavement maintenance work, according to a news release from the Columbia Public Works Department. Entry gates will operate as normal. Drivers are asked to still take a ticket upon entry. “This ensures a smoother exit process if they leave during hours when gate arms return to normal operation,” according to the release.
Big Whiskey's to open new location at Port 131 development
Ozark-based restaurant franchise Big Whiskey's will be the first business to break ground on Columbia's new Port 131 development near Interstate 70 Exit 131. Kesha Alexander, an account lead with advertising company Supper Co., declined to specify when the restaurant would open but said it would employ around 80 people.
First fully electric, autonomous tractor in the Midwest unveiled in Missouri
The University of Missouri rolled out its first all-electric, autonomous tractor earlier this month, calling it a “revolutionary piece of technology” that could pioneer new agricultural practices and make farming more efficient and sustainable. The Monarch MK-V tractor, bought with grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is the Midwest’s first fully autonomous tractor, according to Christopher Daubert, dean of the MU College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
Missouri drivers projected to see increased prices at the pump
Energy analysts on Thursday sounded the alert that Missouri consumers might see an increase in prices at the pump. GasBuddy, a company that tracks gas price data, predicted that prices could spike between 50 cents and $1 in the next several days across Missouri and six other Midwestern states. Missouri’s statewide average Thursday was $3.52 per gallon, according to AAA. Should prices jump a full dollar, they would approach the highest state average on record, before factoring in inflation.
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