Columbia, MO

Missouri State

The first domino in what will be an important offseason for Missouri women’s basketball has fallen as senior guard Lauren Hansen has entered the transfer portal, a team spokesperson confirmed to the Missourian on Tuesday. Hansen’s decision comes following three seasons in Columbia after beginning her career at Auburn....

Missouri women's basketball guard Lauren Hansen enters transfer portal

Nick Knoth learned through his experience of childhood poverty, and getting a second chance in life, that it is good to listen firsthand to those who have endured the same sorts of struggles. Knoth is an unopposed candidate for the First Ward seat on the Columbia City Council. Incumbent Pat...

Nick Knoth hopes to bring voices together to find long-term solutions to systemic challenges

South Carolina State

Missouri men’s golf freshman Alfons Bondesson fired a third straight round of 4-under 68 to finish tied for fourth and earn all-tournament honors at the Hootie at Bulls Bay on Tuesday in Awendaw, South Carolina. The Tigers finished fifth in the 15-team, three-round event at 26 under, the lowest...

MU men's golfer Bondesson shoots third straight 68, takes share of fourth in South Carolina

Battle girls soccer struggled to create opportunities in the attacking third, resulting a 6-0 loss to Helias on Monday in Columbia. The short-handed Spartans (2-3, 0-2 CMAC) only put together two chances on offense in the first half, both ending unsuccessfully.

Spartans struggle to create chances, shut out in loss to Crusaders

A $3 million award will go to affordable housing with supportive services and community resource center space at Kinney Point in north-central Columbia. The Columbia Housing Authority announced the award from the Missouri Department of Economic Development on Monday. Kinney Point, at Garth Avenue and Sexton Road, is the site...

$3 million award for affordable housing goes to Kinney Point

Alabama State

Oxford, AL

Hickman baseball defeated Pelham 6-0 on Monday to open its road trip in Oxford, Alabama. The Kewpies improved to 1-1 on the season. They return to action with a doubleheader beginning at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday against Ohatchee, before facing Deshler at 12:40 p.m.

Hickman baseball wins opener in Alabama; several Spartans finish on podium at invite

Hermann, MO

One of the two Hermann, Missouri, police officers involved in a shooting March 12 is in stable condition, according to a Facebook post made by the Hermann Police Department on Saturday. Officer Adam Sullentrup remains in an intensive care unit and will experience a "long road to complete recovery," according...

Hermann police officer has 'long road to complete recovery'

Illinois State

Missouri baseball grabbed the lead in the first inning and held on for the rest of the game in its 6-5 victory over Illinois in the annual Braggin’ Rights rivalry game held Tuesday in Sauget, Illinois. Sixth-year senior pitcher Zach Franklin closed out the game in the bottom of...

Missouri baseball holds on for Braggin' Rights victory over Illinois

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

COLUMBIA − A juvenile was injured in a shooting off of Clark Lane Tuesday afternoon, according to tweets from the Columbia Police Department. Police say around 12:45 p.m., they were notified that a juvenile male walked into a local hospital with an apparent gunshot wound.

Police report juvenile injured in shooting off Clark Lane

Awendaw, SC

Missouri men's golf senior Charlie Crockett shot 6-under 66 in the first round of Hootie at Bulls Bay on Sunday in Awendaw, South Carolina. Crockett is in a five-way tie for first. MU shot 7-under 281 as a team and is in sixth, trailing leaders East Tennessee State by 12...

MU's Crockett shoots 66, tied for lead after Round 1 of Hootie at Bulls Bay

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

Twelve newcomers, two buzzer-beaters, 25 wins and Missouri’s first appearance in the Round of 32 since 2010. Those are some of the numbers behind a remarkable first season for MU men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates, but for him, it wasn’t good enough.

After 25-win season, MU men's hoops looks to build under Gates

Timothy Elijah Thrower Jr., 61, of Columbia died March 27, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of H.T. May and Sons Funeral Home. Lawrence Tremaine Jr., 89, of Huntsdale died March 27, 2023. A visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W in Columbia, followed by a graveside service with full military honors at 3 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Death notices for March 27, 2023

Fort Collins, CO

Missouri coach Dennis Gates landed his first acquisition in the transfer portal for the 2023-24 season Monday: Colorado State guard John Tonje, who spent the past four seasons with the Rams. Tonje has one season of eligibility remaining due to the option of exercising his COVID year, which was granted...

MU lands Colorado State's John Tonje from transfer portal

Iowa State

Moberly, MO

MOBERLY − Orscheln Farm and Home’s corporate office and distribution center in Moberly will go under new ownership this May. Bomgaars Supply Inc., an Iowa-based company, will take ownership of the office and 333,000 square foot distribution center, starting May 21, according to Missouri Department of Workforce Development website.

Orscheln distribution center in Moberly to go under new ownership in May

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Mizzou Black Creatives hosts the Blackity Black Poetry Slam

Mizzou Black Creatives hosted the Blackity Black Poetry Slam on Monday at the Black Culture Center in Columbia. Nine students...

Mizzou Black Creatives hosts the Blackity Black Poetry Slam

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