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Columbia, MO

Austin, TX

On Day 2 of the Texas Relays, Missouri track and field's Valentina Bornacelli edged out fellow Tiger Sophia Rivera to win the women's javelin throw Friday in Austin, Texas. On her final throw, the sophomore tossed the javelin 183 feet, 9 inches to pass Rivera, who finished second in the event with a throw of 182-8. Sophomore Skylar Ciccolini and senior Atina Kamasi also competed in the event, finishing ninth and 15th, respectively.

MU's Bornacelli wins women's javelin at Texas Relays

Maliyah Miller completed her hat trick with about 30 minutes left to play, and then she slotted home four more goals for good measure, putting on a seven-goal show as Battle girls soccer cruised to an 8-0 win over Sunnydale Academy on Thursday in Columbia. Miller found the net twice...

Battle takes down Sunnydale Academy behind Miller goal-fest

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It is with great enthusiasm that I write to express my support for Gregg Bush for Ward 5 City Councilperson. I have known Gregg now in various capacities for the past 15 years, and in that time, I have come to realize what a compassionate and understanding soul he possesses.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A win for Gregg Bush is a win for Columbia

Recent campaign finance reports show Columbia School Board candidate Chuck Basye with a significant fundraising lead just days ahead of Tuesday’s election. Basye’s report shows he has raised a total of nearly $30,000 in campaign funds during this election cycle.

Basye leads School Board campaign fundraising

Boone County, MO

Voters likely won't know whether city and county sales taxes on recreational marijuana could stack when they go to the polls Tuesday. Janet Thompson, Boone County District II Commissioner, and Betsy Peters, Columbia's Sixth Ward city councilperson, discussed the potential taxes Friday with the Muleskinners, Boone County’s Democratic Club.

Marijuana tax stacking still unclear: Thompson, Peters tell Muleskinners

I am writing to you on behalf of the Columbia Police Officers Association. Our membership chose to endorse Don Waterman for the Fifth Ward council seat. About opinions in the Missourian: The Missourian’s Opinion section is a public forum for the discussion of ideas. The views presented in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Missourian or the University of Missouri. If you would like to contribute to the Opinion page with a response or an original topic of your own, visit our submission form.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Columbia police endorse Don Waterman

Lake Ozark, MO

LAKE OZARK — This community is quietly at odds as its future as a tourism hotbed carries feelings of expectation and exasperation. There is a visible divide between residents who foresee a more stable, vibrant local economy with a growing entertainment industry and those who foresee coming social costs of criminality and vice, leaving their cherished community worse off for it.

Casino raises fault lines in Lake Ozark

In the League of Women Voters Guide to candidates for the School Board, Chuck Basye makes the following statement:. “Columbia Public Schools needs to focus on what is best for students, parents and taxpayers and quit worrying about what the legislature is or isn’t doing.”. About opinions in the...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Chuck Basye doesn't answer important questions

Bubbles and empowering music filled the air Saturday outside the Daniel Boone City Building as people danced and waved Pride flags in support of queer and trans youths. The dance party, hosted by CoMo for Progress Nclusion Plus and The Center Project, was originally scheduled for Friday as part of a number of nationwide events aimed at uniting transgender and queer youths and celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility, organized by Queer Youth Assemble. The event in Columbia was pushed back to Saturday due to weather, according to the event’s Facebook page.

Mid-Missouri groups gather to celebrate queer, transgender visibility

The Daniel Boone Regional Library system could see cuts in programming, online services and books if the proposed defunding of public libraries in the state is ultimately passed by the legislature. Last year, the library system received almost $130,000 in state funding, which accounted for 1% of its revenue, said...

Daniel Boone Regional Library system may see state funding cut

A potential change to zoning requirements for new drive-thrus will come back to the Columbia City Council on Monday night. After hearing concerns from the Columbia Board of Realtors — the board has opposed the amendment since the discussion started in September 2022 — the council tabled the amendment to the development code in March and asked city staff to come back with proposed amendments in response to that feedback.

Drive-thrus, fieldhouse and electricity bills await City Council action

Brenda Theresa Matthews, age 80, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital. Visitation will be from 10-11 am Friday, March 31, 2023, with a funeral Mass at 11 am at Our Lady of Lourdes in Columbia.

Brenda Theresa Matthews, Nov. 5, 1942 — March 24, 2023

Moberly, MO

RANDOLPH COUNTY — A Huntsville man faces a second-degree murder charge in connection to an overdose death in Moberly over the weekend. Kyle Hummel, 36, was charged Thursday with second-degree murder and delivery of a controlled substance.

Huntsville man charged with murder in connection with Moberly resident's overdose death

Fulton, MO

FULTON - River City Habitat for Humanity broke ground Thursday on the site of a new Habitat home in Fulton for a veteran and his family. The River City Habitat for Humanity typically only builds homes within Cole County. However, the organization made use of its one-time exception for the Safi family.

Takeaways from Missouri's win over No. 12 Iowa State

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