Missouri volleyball ends season with loss to Mississippi State

No. 8 Missouri wrestling suffered its first loss of Big 12 play, fallling 17-16 to No. 11 Oklahoma State on Sunday at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys (11-2, 6-1 Big 12) won three matches with lower-ranked wrestlers with the biggest surprise being Luke Surber (197-pound class) knocking off top-ranked Rocky Elam. Surber was able to hold off Elam's third-period shots to claim a 5-4 victory by decision, with the winning point coming via ride-time advantage.

Sophomore outfielder Juju Stevens hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning, lifting the Missouri baseball Gold team to a 3-0 victory in the annual Black & Gold scrimmage Sunday afternoon at Taylor Stadium. Stevens capitalized after a single from junior catcher Dylan Leach and a double from freshman...

Former Missouri defensive end Isaiah McGuire got the start for the American team in the Senior Bowl Saturday in Mobile, Alabama. McGuire didn’t appear on the stat sheet in the first half, but he flashed two solid pass rush reps before halftime. He picked up a quarterback hit in the third quarter on former Fresno State signal-caller Jake Haener, who spent the last three years playing under new Missouri offensive coordinator Kirby Moore.

No. 10 Kentucky gymnastics had a well-rounded performance in its win against No. 14 Missouri on Friday at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers’ uncharacteristically weak performance on the balance beam was a key part of their 197.275-196.625 loss. As fans wearing gold swayed their arms along to the “Missouri...

ASHLAND — Battle boys basketball is taking home its first golden trophy in program history after a 78-57 win over Fort Zumwalt South on Saturday at the Southern Boone Classic. Justin Goolsby earned his 1,000th career point in the title-game victory. The Spartans (14-6) found a way to stay...

Brock Camp led the Hickman boys basketball team with an MVP performance as the Kewpies beat Whitfield 69-64 at the Ramey Mid Missouri Invitational in Harrisburg on Saturday. Hickman (15-5) will continue Central Missouri Activities Conference play at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in Jefferson City against the Jays.

Leonard John Wiegand, 89, of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Kearney, Nebraska, passed away on January 29, 2023 at his home. Leonard was born on January 11, 1934 in Lexington, NE to parents Aloysius and Gertrude (Erpelding) Wiegand. His early years were spent in Kearney, Nebraska where he attended St. James Elementary School. The family moved to Rapid City, South Dakota where Leonard continued his education until he enlisted in the United States Navy in February 1953. He served on the Flagship USS Mount McKinley as a Boatswain’s Mate. While serving on the Mount McKinley, Leonard took part in several underwater atomic bomb tests, including operations Wigwam, Redwing, and Cherokee. He returned to Kearney after his honorable discharge in February, 1957, where he worked as a small engine mechanic, and later as a counselor at the “Boys Training School” as it was known at that time. He married his wife Virginia Marie Dorn of Minden, Nebraska on December 7, 1958. In 1966 he became a police officer for the Kearney Police Department, where he achieved the rank of sergeant. He remained with the police department until 1978, when he established Wiegand Securities in Kearney, Nebraska. His favorite co-workers were his German Shepherds, Heidi and Reggie. Upon selling Wiegand Securities he at long last was able to enjoy one of his favorite creative activities, woodworking. He and his three canine buddies spent hours in his workshop building furniture for the people who were important to him, family, neighbors, and anybody who needed what he could build. Leonard and Virginia spent hours each week working together to make their country property beautiful. Leonard also started learning glasswork, a hobby he continued his entire life. Leonard and Virginia moved to Columbia, MO in 2007 to be closer to family. They continued their yard working hobby and Leonard refined his glass skills. As with his woodworking he enjoyed giving away his creative glass designs, especially the American flag plates that many of caregivers have received.

As the clock struck 9:25 a.m. Saturday at Albert-Oakland Park, the peace and serenity in the air was met with screams, laughs and round plastic discs clashing into metal baskets. The commotion signaled the start of the 37th annual Ice Bowl in Columbia. Starting in 1987, the disc golf tournament...

Columbia’s unemployment rate in December ranked the second-lowest in the country in the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but that’s not necessarily good news. Unemployment in December was 1.7% in the Columbia metropolitan area, the bureau reported on Wednesday. Only Madison, Wisconsin — at...

Dianna Lee Weston, 57, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her home.

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Sandra Kay Coleman, 73, of Hallsville died Feb. 2, 2023. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W. Services will follow at the funeral home. Michael Jan Deason, 83, of Columbia died Feb. 2, 2023. Visitation will be from 10...

Roll carts for home trash collection will come to Columbia sooner or later. My hunch is it will be sooner — like this year. Columbia City Council members should roll up their selves, dig into the details, require specific preparatory actions be undertaken by Solid Waste Utility staff, and make a darn decision. Then they can move on to other city issues such as inadequate transportation, policing, human resources equity, housing and homelessness, and the use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

Sayed Zabiullah Sadat was attending the American University of Afghanistan when the Taliban took control of the country. Uncertain of his future in the country, Sayed was met with an opportunity to continue his education. He now attends the University of Missouri. Sayed has been an active part of the...

3Fifteen Primo Cannabis saw high demand Friday, the first day the dispensary could sell recreational marijuana after receiving state approval. “We’re very excited that prohibition has come to an end in Missouri,” said Jason Corrado, CEO of 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis on Ponderosa Street.

Rosemary Kelly, of Arrow Rock, 98, died February 1, 2023, in Columbia. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, at The Federated Church, 506 High St., Arrow Rock.

As a private citizen and a medical examiner, I remain concerned regarding the approach that police take toward those who they suspect have broken the law. The few times I have been pulled over the demeanor of the police was one of hostility and threatening. Apparently, they are trained to do this, but it has the opposite effect. It makes one angry and threatened. It is not surprising that when pulled over many people attempt to run or fight back.

Saturday's True/Love event brought shoppers and sunshine to downtown Columbia's businesses. The event, sponsored by True/False Film Fest, involved a partnership with 33 local shops to promote the festival and businesses.

Kathryn Jo Fults Ward, age 65, of Fayette, MO passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. A visitation will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm followed by funeral services at 2:00 pm, both at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.