Columbia, MO

Missouri State

Missouri track and field’s Sophia Rivera was named Southeastern Conference Co-Field Athlete of the Week, the league announced Tuesday. The graduate student set a new program record in the women’s javelin in the Yellow Jacket Invitational on Friday, heaving the javelin 189 feet, 2 inches. The throw also secured her victory in the event.

MU track and field's Rivera named SEC Women's Co-Field Athlete of the Week

Missouri men’s swim and dive began competition Wednesday on Day 1 of the NCAA Championships in Minneapolis. MU is in 17th place with six points after the first day, while Arizona State leads with 68 points after tallying two second-place finishes.

MU men's swim and dive compete in Day 1 of NCAA Championships

The south location of Columbia restaurant Just Jeff’s permanently closed Saturday after three years of business, according to a Monday Facebook post. Restaurant owner Jeffrey Spencer said that the decision to close the Green Meadows location was made to allow staff to “dial it back.”

Just Jeff's south location closes; other Columbia restaurants opening, rebranding

Windup, snap, pop. Windup, snap, pop. These were the sounds of freshman Cierra Harrison retiring batter after batter in Missouri softball’s midweek matchup against Drake on Wednesday.

MU softball bests Drake 7-1 ahead of Auburn series

Houston, TX

One CASA team from Hickman High School was chosen by NASA as a finalist in HUNCH, or the “High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware” program. The team, “D-Zero,” is invited to Houston, Texas, to present its design at the Johnson Space Center on April 19 for NASA engineers and astronauts. Only seven other high school teams in the United States have been chosen for this program.

Hickman students head to Houston

Providence, RI

Former Missouri guard Kim English was named the new men’s basketball coach at Providence on Thursday. English emerged as a target for the job after the departure of Ed Cooley, who took the same position at Georgetown.

Providence hires former MU guard English as next coach

Jefferson City, MO

Tolton girls soccer piled it on early against Jefferson City in its regular-season opener en route to a 4-0 victory. All four goals came in the opening half. The Trailblazers (1-0) started hot, with an Emma Mallet goal four minutes into the match, which was moved from Tolton to Jefferson City and its turf field because of the inclement weather. After a lull in scoring, the final 12 minutes of the first half featured three Tolton goals — two of which came in the last three minutes.

First-half scoring frenzy leads Tolton girls soccer to victory

Despite the drizzle of rain that covered Jefferson City on Tuesday, a small still crowd gathered to celebrate. Jefferson City Bishop Shawn McKnight, Father Louis Nelen, Deacon John Schwartze and Father Brad Berhorst led a small ceremony to bless a new set of brass bells at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Cathedral of St. Joseph blesses new bells ahead of renovations to be completed in May

Kansas State

JEFFERSON CITY — Workers from nursing homes across the state held a press conference and vigil at the state Capitol Wednesday to call attention to ongoing dangerous conditions caused by staffing shortages, and to grieve coworkers and patients lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. The press conference was organized by...

Union nursing home workers call for safer conditions

Editor’s note: This was submitted in response to a March 15 story profiling John Potter, a candidate for Columbia School Board. “The way I wanted to raise my kids was through public schools,” Potter said. “I think it’s a real good experience for socializing ... and being an example of Christianity where it’s needed most.”

Potter confuses public education, Christian values as being intertwined

When April Ferrao made the decision to run for the Columbia School Board, she had to quit her job at the city-county health department, one of her favorite jobs ever. City ordinances state that employees must take a leave of absence if they run for public office and resign immediately if they are elected. This reality put Ferrao, who had worked for the city for just about a year, in a difficult spot. She initially took a leave, but it expired Monday, she said.

Ferrao looks to bring years of CPS experience to School Board

Candidates in the Columbia School Board race spoke on workforce preparation and the Columbia Public Schools’ Annual Performance Report at a forum Tuesday hosted by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Paul Harper, John Potter, James Gordon, John Lyman, April Ferrao, Chuck Basye and incumbent Chris Horn attended the forum...

CPS board candidates talk district performance, workforce prep at forum

Richard Lee “Lee Lee” McDonald, age 80, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Jefferson City. He was born October 6, 1942 to Fred and Louise Harvey.

Richard Lee McDonald, Oct. 6, 1942 — March 18, 2023

The University of Missouri Tigers faced off against their rivals, the Kansas Jayhawks, Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Royals. For many players, this was the first time they had played on a major league baseball field. The Tigers jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead,...

The Tigers and Jayhawks duel at Kauffman

Nightly lane closures on Interstate 70 in Columbia are scheduled for next week. The Missouri Department of Transportation will close lanes for sweeping and signing operations, according to a news release.

Nightly lane closures scheduled on I-70 through Columbia

The Missouri Department of Conservation held a free fishing day at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia recently. However, real conservation requires an end to fishing. Fish might not look like human beings, but they are sensitive, complex beings. They form emotional attachments and become depressed when they lose their mates. They can count and tell time, think ahead and “talk” to one another underwater. They also feel pain. A 2019 University of Liverpool study showed that fish feel pain in a way similar to humans. And now we are discovering the health risks. Eating just a single fish pulled from U.S. lakes or rivers could be equal to drinking water tainted with “forever chemicals” for a month.

Fishing isn't a means of conservation for planet

The three City Council candidates shared how they think the local business community can succeed during a forum hosted by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Nick Knoth, regional director for the Columbia Better Business Bureau, is looking to be the First Ward’s next representative. The current councilperson there, Pat Fowler, is no longer campaigning for re-election.

City Council candidates talk business at Columbia Chamber forum

Columbia School Board candidates talked about how to keep board elections nonpartisan at a forum Tuesday morning hosted by the Boone County Unit of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association and School Personnel. Paul Harper, John Potter, James Gordon, John Lyman, April Ferrao, Chuck Basye and incumbent Chris Horn attended the...

CPS board candidates speak about maintaining nonpartisan elections

Charles Edward Burge Jr., 67, of Columbia died March 21, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory. Coleman “Coley” Henry Burton, 85, of Columbia died March 21, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory.

Death notices for March 23, 2023

Marcus Johnson — Missouri football assistant head coach, offensive line coach and run game coordinator — has left the Tigers to join Purdue’s staff as the Boilermakers’ offensive line coach. Johnson’s move to Purdue was initially reported Friday by 247Sports’ Chris Hummer. Purdue confirmed those reports...

MU assistant coach Johnson leaves to join Purdue's staff

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National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebrated with free entry to local gyms

Women’s Intersport Network, a not-for-profit organization that celebrates and supports women athletes, offered free entrance to 10 participating gyms in...

National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebrated with free entry to local gyms

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