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Three outdoor pools in Columbia opening for summer later this month
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation in a Thursday press release announced the opening dates of three pools: Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, 1900 Blue Ridge Road: Will open May 25 and will be open noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday and noon-7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Lake of the Woods Pool, 6700 St. Charles Road: The post Three outdoor pools in Columbia opening for summer later this month appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
The first African American Baptist church in Minnesota
The Rev. Robert Thomas Hickman was born into slavery around 1830 in Boone County, Missouri. While enslaved, he worked as a rail splitter, cutting up logs for building fences. After being taught to read by his enslaver, Hickman became a preacher, ministering to other enslaved individuals in the area. His wife, Minta, was born around 1837 in Missouri; she and their children were enslaved in Boone County by another owner, who lived near Robert’s enslaver.
Riley Strain’s parents accept his diploma in tears at Mizzou’s graduation ceremony
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Gray News) – Riley Strain’s family accepted his diploma at the University of Missouri’s graduation ceremony on Saturday at the Mizzou Arena. At the ceremony for the Mizzou College of Arts and Sciences, Strain’s name was the first one to be called. As the...
Road work to address sunken spots on South Rolling Hills Road
South Rolling Hills Road will see lane closures starting Monday between the roundabout at East Broadway (Route WW) and East Richland Road due to road work, according to Columbia Public Works. The work will address six sunken spots on South Rolling Hills Road. The work is estimated to take three...
Columbia man found guilty in Highway 63 murder trial
Jessie Randall Williams, 33, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a Columbia woman who fell off an overpass. Williams will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and faces a prison sentence between 10 and 30 years. His defense intends to file for a mistrial.
Three charged for Sunday morning shooting, assault
Three people have been charged in connection to an assault and a shooting early Sunday morning in Columbia. Police arrested Kalvin Johnson, 20, Tanikya Dunn, 19, both of Sikeston, and Jearlissia Jackson, 18, of Columbia. Prosecutors charged Johnson with First Degree Assault, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Armed Criminal...
Two men shot on Paris Road early Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police confirmed Sunday night that two men were shot Sunday morning in the 1700 block of Paris Road. According to a release from the department, the shooting occurred around 1:40 Sunday morning. Both men were taken to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Police believe the shooting occurred after a The post Two men shot on Paris Road early Sunday morning appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Here's what you need to know today: Monday, May 20
Columbia police officers said one person was injured in a shooting in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. Three people were arrested in connection to the shooting. Police said a "large physical disturbance" began around 2 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of South Ninth Street and Broadway. An adult female, who...
Washington Softball Season Ends In Regionals
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Washington softball's season came to a close in the Columbia Regional following a hard-fought 4-1 loss against host and No. 7 national seed Missouri on Saturday night. The Huskies finish the season with a record of 32-15. Washington tallied six hits on the night led by Rylee Holtorf with two. Jillian Celis, Kinsey Fiedler, Sydney Stewart and Avery Hobson all notched hits.
Tracking a few showers tomorrow, warm and sunny weekend
TONIGHT: Gradual clearing with light winds. Patchy to widespread fog developing late. Lows near 60. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a chance for a few showers or storms, especially along I-44. Highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: With light winds and higher humidity following the rain, we can expect fog to...
Big graduation weekend for Columbia's public high schools
Four Columbia public high schools held graduations this weekend, with nearly 1,400 students participating in commencement ceremonies. Tolton Regional Catholic High School will hold its commencement Sunday, and Columbia Independent School will hold its commencement Thursday.
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