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After first-round bye, Rock Bridge football hosts Blue Springs South in district semifinal

Coming off a first-round bye after securing the No. 2 seed in the Central Missouri Activities Conference, Rock Bridge football (7-2) is set to host Blue Springs South (5-5) in a Class 6, District 6 semifinal matchup. Rock Bridge has already placed itself in a better position than in its...

Columbia, MO · 5d
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Missouri childcare subsidy waitlist grows as providers struggle to fill classrooms

Children play at Kids in Christ Academy in Kansas City with teacher Heather Malone on Oct. 23 (Steph Quinn/Missouri Independent).Missouri childcare providers have classrooms sitting empty and parents eager to fill them. But with funding stretched thin, the state isn’t approving most new applications for subsidies that would make those openings affordable.

Missouri · 4d
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Missouri AG celebrates huge legal win after judge rejects school district challenge that could have blocked charter schools in Boone County

Boone County, Missouri – Missouri’s debate over charter schools has reached a decisive moment in Boone County. A legal challenge that threatened to stop the expansion of public charter schools in the area has ended with a court ruling in favor of the state. For families interested in...

Boone County, MO · 7d
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High School Football Recap – 2026 District Quarterfinals

High school football playoffs are underway across Missouri, and several of our area teams advanced to the next round. Of the 12 teams from the listening area who played, seven survived and advanced. Among them were the Ste. Genevieve Dragons, who beat Doniphan 56-3 in the Class 3 District 1 quarterfinals. Ste. Genevieve head coach Erik Kruppe said his team responded well to their Week 9 loss to North County.

Missouri · 6d
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From a Premature Start to a National Honor: California’s Connor Farmer Earns Brian Keck Memorial Scholarship

Connor Farmer, a senior at California High School and member of the California Pintos wrestling team, was named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious $5,000 Brian Keck Memorial Scholarship during the U.S. Marine Corps Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals in West Des Moines, Iowa. Presented by USA Wrestling, the scholarship...

California, MO · 7d

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Updated Missouri High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores and District Semifinal Matchups (Nov. 1)

Updated 2026 Missouri high school football playoff brackets as of Nov. 1, including MSHSAA first-round scores, district semifinal matchups and championship dates.

Missouri · 8d

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Tolton athletics takes a step forward after breaking in highly-anticipated turf field

Fifteen years after a blessing ceremony celebrated the opening of Tolton High School, the school secured an update in the athletic department. On Aug. 13, the Tolton community came together to cut the ribbon on a brand-new artificial turf field. Tolton is the last of the four Columbia high schools with a football program to do so.

Columbia, MO · 7d

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Three CPS high school Spanish clubs organize Day of the Dead celebration

COLUMBIA — A day of remembrance had students, teachers, parents and kids walking the halls of Columbia Public Library celebrating their loved ones that have passed on. Dia de los Muertos, also called Day of the Dead, is a two-day holiday from Nov. 1-2 to celebrate life and death. The holiday originated in Mexico, but Sunday, people all around Columbia experienced it together.

Columbia, MO · 8d

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Class 1-2 Boys Soccer – District Playoff Scoreboard

The Missouri state soccer playoffs are underway as teams participate in district tournaments throughout the state. Follow along for scores and upcoming matchups throughout the postseason. Class 2 Playoffs. District 1. Quarterfinals. (4) Fredericktown 1(5) North County 0. (2) Perryville 9(7) Kennett 1. (3) Bayless 8(6) Dexter 0. Semifinals –...

Missouri · 7d

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Clearwater superintendent questions Missouri’s new A-F school grading system

Clearwater R-1 Superintendent Chuck McFadden says Missouri’s new A-F school grading system could give families an incomplete picture of school performance by reducing an entire school district's work to a single letter grade. The new grading system, directed by an executive order signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe in January,...

Missouri · 7d

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Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Deadline January 15

The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2027. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website. NEW THIS YEAR: Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and...

Missouri · 7d

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Educators raise alarm over state funding cuts

Jefferson County superintendents are calling for community members to advocate for the state to fully fund public schools. Legislators opted not to fully fund public education this school year, and the Missouri State Board of Education is not seeking to increase education spending for next school year, instead recommending the same funding level for the 2028 fiscal year.

Jefferson County, MO · 8d

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High School District Football Scoreboard: October 29th-October 30th

Playoff football is in the books for the first week in both Missouri and Kansas! Below you can find scores for all the area games within the KFEQ listening region between each district in Missouri 11-man and 8-man football as well as each class for northeast Kansas. Tune into KFEQ...

Missouri · 10d

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High School Football Preview – 2026 District Quarterfinals

It’s officially win-or-go-home time in Missouri High School Football. The Grandview Eagles are still in search of their first win of the season. They have a chance to extend their season against Veritas Christian Academy, who defeated Grandview earlier this season. Eagles head coach Cory Hanger said watching film on a team is one thing, but the experience of having played them before is another.

Missouri · 10d

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Four States Game Night Final Scores — Week 10

Missing final scores? We've got you covered! See below a variety of results from local programs with postseason action kicking off in both Kansas and Missouri!

Missouri · 10d

High School On SI

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Missouri High School Football Final Scores - October 30

Final results from Missouri high school football games on Friday, October 30. Full Missouri High School Football Scoreboard Missouri High School Football Final

Missouri · 10d

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Fulton runs past Wright City to district victory

A track meet broke out in the first half on Friday and the Wright City football team couldn’t keep up. Playing in a Class 3 District 4 quarterfinal, the host Wildcats went score-for-score into the second quarter before Fulton’s two late first-half touchdowns gave the visiting Hornets the lead for good in the visitor’s 49-20 win in the programs’ first-ever meeting.

Wright City, MO · 9d

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Austin Kostelnik leaves MVU Greek Life after two years of growth

After two years helping rebuild and expand Greek Life at Missouri Valley University, Austin Kostelnik is preparing to leave Valley for a new opportunity at the University of Missouri. During his time as coordinator of Greek Life, Kostelnik said the Greek community grew from seven members in one organization to...

Columbia, MO · 10d

St. Joseph Post

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First MOScholars performance report exposes gaps in state oversight

Researchers say early academic results are encouraging, but missing test scores and income information limit what can be learned. Missouri’s first report on the academic performance of students in its MOScholars voucher program found encouraging test scores but also exposed gaps in how the state collected the data, including information required by law that remains unavailable.

Missouri · 8d

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Columbia Public Schools loses case over Boone County charter school law

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway welcomed a Cole County Circuit Court decision upholding a state law permitting expanded public charter school opportunities in Boone County, describing the ruling as a complete victory for Missouri students. Hanaway emphasized the importance of educational choices for families, drawing on her experience as a...

Boone County, MO · 10d