Columbia, MO

Boone County, MO

A 6-year-old boy has died as a result of injuries suffered in a Wednesday head-on car crash, the Boone County Sheriff's Office said. The child is the third death stemming from the crash, which happened around 6:19 a.m. Wednesday on East New Haven Road in Boone County.

6-year-old dies after head-on car crash

Lifeguard trainees quietly shuffled into Hickman High School's pool on Sunday morning for their last day of training for lifeguard recertification through Columbia Parks and Recreation. Donning their swimsuits, they hung up their towels to keep them dry in the humid room. They began their assessment by running CPR drills...

Last day of lifeguard training at Hickman High School pool

Thirteen people have applied to fill a short-term vacancy on the Columbia School Board. The open spot stems from Katherine Sasser’s resignation in early May. She had a little less than a year left of her first term. Whoever is appointed can run for a full term in the April 2024 election. Terms are three years, unpaid.

At a glance: the 13 applicants for CPS board vacancy

Robert C Lynn, 67, Columbia, Mo, passed away unexpectedly May 31, 2023. Bob was born May 23, 1956, to Merlyn C and Muriel Lynn.

Robert C Lynn, May 23, 1956 —May 31, 2023

Local unions are attempting to rally support during the Columbia City Council’s Monday meeting due to allegations that city management has not been bargaining in good faith and leadership has chosen to allow excessive crime. Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 955 protested the city’s most recent wage...

Unions accuse city of negotiating in bad faith, allowing rampant crime

Osage Beach, MO

The development plan for a new family resort at the Lake of the Ozarks was approved Thursday night during the Osage Beach Board of Aldermen meeting, according to its developers. Construction on the Oasis at Lakeport family resort and entertainment district will begin immediately, with the resort expected to open...

Development of $350 million resort receives approval from Osage Beach

Ozark, MO

The South Callaway baseball team couldn’t complete its quest for a state crown, falling 3-1 to Licking in the MSHSAA Class 3 title game Thursday in Ozark. The Bulldogs, who won the Class 3 title in 2016, gave up all three runs in the top of the second on just one hit off starter Jacob Martin. Two errors in the inning helped give Licking a lead it wouldn’t relinquish.

South Callaway settles for second, Fulton fourth in Ozark

Missouri State

The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games continued Saturday with competitions ranging from powerlifting to track and field. Athletes from all over the state traveled to Columbia to partake in the games. The games will resume at 8 a.m. Sunday, the final day of the three-day event, with track and field.

Columbia police investigate robbery at Smiley Lane gas station

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