Columbia, MO

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

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.

Habitat for Humanity begins construction on home for Afghan refugee family

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

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

Missouri State

Alex Honnold’s two-run home run in the top of the first inning got Missouri softball off to a fast start, and the Tigers went on to defeat Northern Iowa 4-1 on Wednesday at Mizzou Softball Stadium. Honnold’s blast to left scored leadoff hitter Jenna Laird to put MU on...

MU softball starts fast, defeats Northern Iowa

New faces could be coming to Missouri women’s basketball’s staff, as the team has listed three openings on LinkedIn since Wednesday. The listed positions are for an assistant coach, a director of operations and a coordinator of recruiting operations. Currently, the Missouri team website lists three assistant coaches,...

Three MU women's basketball staff positions posted on LinkedIn

The Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC) couldn’t investigate campaign finance complaints for two months last year during statewide municipal elections, including one lodged against a Columbia mayoral candidate. In April of last year, a complaint was filed with the MEC about a donation to Columbia mayoral candidate Randy Minchew. The...

MEC unable to respond to ethics complaint in 2022 Columbia mayor's race

A beetle infestation has forced the city of Columbia to remove hundreds of ash trees, which is leaving gaps in the city’s landscaping. Beyond just appearances, though, ash trees are vital for providing tree canopies for walkways and homes. Tree canopies primarily cover parts of houses, buildings or sidewalks to provide shade, leading to a decrease in electrical bills.

Ash tree removal can lead to shrinking tree canopies, rising electrical bills

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

Cody Spencer was arrested in 2009 for marijuana possession and spent two years in prison. At the time it was a crime, but now, thanks to a newly passed constitutional amendment, the Columbia resident is eligible to have it expunged from his record.

As expungements on marijuana convictions continue, few in prison are eligible

The three candidates for seats on the Columbia City Council addressed questions about local governance, utility rates, diversity and more during a forum held by Columbia’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Tuesday night. Nick Knoth is unopposed for election to the First...

City Council candidates address local governance, utilities at NAACP event

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A new cycle: Pedaler's Jamboree returns to Columbia on Memorial Day weekend

The Pedaler's Jamboree, a local cycling and music festival, will make its return...

A new cycle: Pedaler's Jamboree returns to Columbia on Memorial Day weekend

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