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5 dishes to try at Columbia's Mexican restaurants on Cinco de Mayo or anytime
Columbia counts itself fortunate to house a wide array of Mexican cuisine. Patrons can dine out in any portion of the city any night of the week and find something fresh and satisfying. Whether you're headed out for Cinco de Mayo on 5/5 or any old weeknight, here are just...
This buzzy parody reinvents The Joker. Here's how to see 'The People's Joker' in Columbia
The latest buzzed-about superhero movie is almost to Columbia, but this is no sterilized, big-budget affair stacked top-to-bottom with A-listers. In fact, early on, the superpowers-that-be tried to halt this story from hitting big screens. Vera Drew's "The People's Joker" arrives at Ragtag Cinema Friday — for one weekend only...
MU students stage protest calling for a ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
About 330 students and community members marched peacefully across the University of Missouri campus Monday, calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Protesters gathered at Lowry Mall at 11 a.m., walked past Memorial Union and circled around Francis Quadrangle, repeating chants like, “No more weapons, no more war. Peace is what we’re fighting for” and “End the genocide.”
Unrein named Columbia deputy city manager
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Assistant City Manager Matt Unrein was promoted to deputy city manager on Monday, according to a press release from the city. The deputy city manager position helps provide strategic leadership to several departments, including Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Utilities, the release states. Unrein had been making $150,000 per year as assistant city manager and will The post Unrein named Columbia deputy city manager appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Forecast: A few rain chances this week, above-average temperatures
Good morning and happy Tuesday! We are quiet out the door with temperatures in the 50s under mostly clear skies. We are tracking a few rain chances the rest of the week as our active pattern continues. Breezy & sunny Tuesday. Temperatures Tuesday will climb into the lower 80s under...
These 13 summer music festivals are within a day's drive of Columbia
It's high time to lock the rock — and pop and hip-hop, country and so forth — into your summer calendar. The promise of a great summer music festival already is calling, and living in the middle of middle America, Columbia music lovers have ample opportunities to travel for a great lineup of artists.
Chester Brewer, “Father” of Mizzou’s Homecoming, is NOT someone we should be celebrating
Every year at the University of Missouri-Columbia, the campus is oozing black, gold, and white for Homecoming in mid-to-late October. Preparations are made for events and games hosted by the Missouri Students Association (MSA), Greek organizations, and others. In the early morning hours on Saturday, music is blasting from the annual parade that wakes everyone who lives downtown out of their sleep. The rumbles and cheers from the game can be heard from blocks away with the crowd chanting “M-I-Z”, “Z-O-U.” There are tailgates up and down every street in the surrounding area and on campus.
Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!. The Humane Society of Missouri announced the holiday on its Facebook page with a short video about how you can adopt. KRCG 13 Staff is celebrating the day by taking a look back at our most recent visit...
Inside the 19th annual Renaissance Festival: 'A festival for the people'
Armor clanged, gowns glistened, puppets played and crowns twinkled as hundreds of festival goers gathered in Kingdom City for the opening weekend of the Central Missouri Renaissance Festival. Pirates, witches, and dragons alike joined the festival for its 19th year. The Festival first began on the Boone County fairgrounds and...
Israel Palestinians Campus Protests
University of Missouri students parade a banner in front of Jesse Hall during a walkout and demonstration calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. The group made up of about 300 people met at Lowry Mall and walked toward Francis Quadrangle. (Brian W. Kratzer/Missourian via AP)
City of Columbia Proclaims May 2024 Foster Care Awareness Month
The City of Columbia is proud to proclaim May 2024 as #FosterCareAwarenessMonth. Tennessee Kids Belong is part of the America’s Kids Belong family, a nonprofit focused on three key areas: Family Recruitment, Community Engagement, and Coalitions for Change. They work to improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in...
The Daily Blend w/ AC: 2024 Dancing With Missouri Stars Part 1
Get to know Jentry Mills and Austin Ilsley and find out why they decided to take part in this year's Dancing With Missouri Stars benefitting Mareck Center for Dance. April 30, 2024. Adonica Coleman is the owner of A2D Events, established in Columbia Missouri in 2011. The company specializes in...
Education Department probing Columbia University over protests, treatment of Jewish students
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Tuesday said his department has opened an investigation into Columbia University for potential violations of civil rights laws amid pro-Palestinian protests and danger to Jewish students.
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