CPS elementary schools work to improve reading skills eroded in the pandemic

Columbia Public Schools said it would be a challenge to meet new nutrition standards proposed by the Biden administration on Friday. The proposal established a new set of guidelines for sugar and sodium content in school meals.

Mizzou Black Creatives hosted the Blackity Black Poetry Slam on Monday at the Black Culture Center in Columbia. Nine students performed at the event. As Mizzou Black Creatives continues to celebrate Black History Month, students shared deeply personal stories about their lived experiences through poetry. Emcee Marjai Neal encouraged the...

Laura Gutiérrez Pérez announced her resignation from Columbia's Citizens Police Review Board during Monday's meeting of the Columbia City Council, adding to a list of members who have left the board in recent years. Gutiérrez Pérez, who served on the board since last May, said the ordinance establishing...

When Stephanie Ley graduated from Moberly Area Community College with her mechatronics degree, her life had changed. She was the first to complete the program — and did so as a student in her 40s.

Residents of Columbia were out and about on Sunday for the nice weather. The day stayed consistently in the upper 50s, with a slight breeze and sunny sky. People walked around downtown, read their books, stopped to get something to eat, and enjoyed being outside.

When Republican President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, he called on Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans.”. He also acknowledged that Black Americans had shown “courage and perseverance” when our country had failed to live up to...

If you've got ideas for how Columbia should spend $1.6 million in it expects to get from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in fiscal 2024, the city wants to hear from you. The city each year receives Community Development Block Grant and HOME money from HUD. The...

A small but passionate group of activists gathered in front of Daniel Boone City Building on Monday afternoon to advocate for the release of Leonard Peltier. Peltier is a Native American man convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975, but has since argued his innocence.

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.

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.

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.

With Valentine's Day coming up next week, there are a variety of events and activities in Columbia for families, couples and friends.

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

Missouri softball’s gold team took home the victory in the 2023 Black & Gold scrimmage, defeating Team Black on Saturday at the Devine Pavilion in Columbia. Carried by a two-run home run from Kara Daly in the third inning and a solo blast from Alex Honnold, Team Gold entered the sixth inning up 4-0.

Mississippi State’s physical, top-10-ranked defense brought out both uncharacteristic mistakes and old nightmares for Missouri as the Tigers fell 63-52 on Saturday at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi. Following a Sean East II missed jumper, Cameron Matthews completed a lob to Tyler Stevenson, who finished the alley-oop dunk to...

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.

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...

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...

No. 8 Missouri wrestling suffered its first loss of Big 12 competition, falling 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 pounds) knocking off top-ranked Rocky Elam. Surber held off Elam’s third-period shots to claim a 5-4 victory by decision, with the winning point coming via ride-time advantage.