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Works by Columbia homeless artists
As Love Columbia helps people form habits of creating beauty in the midst of stress, the organization is showcasing the work of several artists from Columbia’s homeless community. The art display in their front lobby on Walnut Street includes assorted styles and mediums of art. It will be on display until July 1. The art on this page is displayed in the Love Columbia lobby now or will be in the future.
Cost of a meal in Boone County is higher than state, national averages
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 26,000 people faced food insecurity in Boone County in 2022, according to new data from a Feeding America report this month. That was around 14% of the county's population. Those numbers are up from 20,080 food-insecure people in 2021, which was 11% of the population. The average cost of a The post Cost of a meal in Boone County is higher than state, national averages appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
This is where Columbia will do street maintenance through at least June 1
Street pavement repairs which were slated to start Monday will last through to at least June, says Columbia Public Works. Lionmark Contracting will apply Onyx surface treatment, a fast-drying asphalt roadway and pavement sealing solution designed to extend pavement life to Columbia streets. Contractors will work 7 a.m. to 5...
91-year-old woman earns Mizzou college degree decades later, thanks to grandson
At 91 years of age, Mary Foley has accomplished a remarkable feat: earning her college degree. After nearly seven decades of waiting, her grandson’s determination helped her achieve this lifelong goal.
NOTHING MORE Announces 2024 ‘Carnal’ Tour Dates With FROM ASHES TO NEW & More
RIAA Gold-certified and 3x Grammy Award-nominated rock mainstays NOTHING MORE today, May 21, have announce their headlining “Carnal Tour 2024” produced by Live Nation. wrapped up their co-headlining spring tour with WAGE WAR which sold out various shows. The late summer “Carnal” tour will kick off in the U.S. on August 31 in Columbia, MO and stretch to September 24 in Cleveland, OH. It will feature direct support from rock outfit SET IT OFF along with special guests, alt-metal vanguards/Better Noise Music labelmates FROM ASHES TO NEW and rock outfit POST PROFIT.
'Jon the Blond' knows a lot of people, and they speak well of him
Jonathan Smith, widely known as “Jon the Blond” on the Columbia streets, has been homeless for more than 20 years. He is the longest homeless friend I know by name. We met in about 2011 in the basement of Wilkes United Methodist Church when Room at the Inn was just starting out and guests slept on mats on the floor. A fellow guest had bumped his mat, and, in a flash, they were standing up and pushing one another.
Business licenses won't be required for short-term rentals, for now
Business licenses will not be required for now to operate short-term rental properties, such as an Airbnb or VRBO, after an amendment to the city code failed at Monday’s City Council meeting. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe said after the meeting that the city is currently evaluating its next steps and...
Here's what you need to know: Tuesday, May 21
The KOMU 8 First Alert Weather Team is in Storm Mode 3 for Tuesday evening, because a line of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to move through the region and cause issues, meaning some storm damage is possible. The time frame to watch on Tuesday is 6 p.m. to...
Columbia's public pools are opening for the season. Here's the schedule
A chance to take a refreshing swim this summer in one of Columbia's public pools is just around the corner. Columbia Parks and Recreation announced the Albert Oakland Family Aquatic Center, 1900 Blue Ridge Road, opens May 25, while Lake of the Woods Pool, 6700 St. Charles Road, and Douglass Family Aquatic Center, 400 N. Providence Road, both open May 28.
Hundreds of motorcycles drive through Columbia to honor veterans, POWs, soldiers MIA
Four hundred to five hundred motorcycles headed past Columbia as part of the Run for the Wall event. Run for the Wall is a route that runs from California to Washington, D.C., to honor veterans, prisoners of wars (POWs) and soldiers missing in action (MIA).
Free lunch available for kids and teens this summer at sites around Columbia
The annual Summer Lunch Program that provides free lunch to those ages 18 and under will return from June 3 to Aug. 2, according to a news release. Lunches will be provided Monday through Friday by Public Health and Human Services or Powerhouse Community Development Corp. at the following locations:
Celebrating Columbia’s exceptional kids
With the school year coming to an end, we wanted to highlight the wide range of accomplishments by students in Columbia schools. From excelling in their sports, winning awards and volunteering in the community, each of these kids is paving the way for future generations. Janaija Kimbrough, 15, is actively...
PHHS announces 2024 lunch locations for students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) School will soon be letting out for summer break, and the City of Columbia has announced the sites where youth 18 years old and younger in a Monday press release. The Summer Lunch Program runs from June 3-Aug. 2 and will be open Monday through Friday. There...
Columbia City Council moves forward with $670,000 sidewalk project on St. Charles Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday held a public hearing over proposed sidewalk improvements on St. Charles Road between Clark Lane and Demaret Drive. The project is estimated to cost $669,650, according to the council memo. The proposed project -- which the council voted 4-1 in favor...
Columbia native Carl Edwards elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame
Columbia native Carl Edwards earned a career-defining honor of Tuesday when he was elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. Edwards got the nod in his fourth year on the ballot. Edwards began his professional driving career in 2002 and would go on to win 72 races...
Columbia Red Lobster remains open amid nationwide closures
Columbia's Red Lobster is staying in business despite closures of the restaurant nationwide. On Sunday, Red Lobster announced in a news release that it had voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This kind of bankruptcy allows corporations to reorganize debts while still operating, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Missouri softball walks off Omaha in NCAA Regional championship, will host super regional
The Tigers scrapped and clawed. They stuck around and stuck it out. Missouri softball looked the end in the eye four times. And, at their home regional, they held their gaze. Missouri softball, the No. 7 national seed, advanced out of the NCAA Columbia Regional, walking off Omaha for a 1-0, nine-inning win in the championship on Sunday at Mizzou Softball Stadium — the Tigers’ second win over the Mavericks of the day and their fourth straight win. Laurin Krings tossed a near superhuman game with 15 strikeouts in the complete-game shutout.
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