The two Tigers of the SEC clash as Auburn comes to town for a match-up at Faurot Field in Columbia. University of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook is twisted down by Auburn Tiger defender Jalen McLeod on Saturday Oct. 19, 2024, in the first quarter of a game at Faurot Field in Columbia.
A northern Columbia street was closed off on Thursday night as police investigated the area. Boone County Joint Communications sent a notification at 10:25 p.m. stating that Derby Ridge Drive was closed from Bold Venture Drive to Bold Ruler Court.
Columbia Public Schools students who receive Medicaid are now able to have eye exams and optometry care through the SCHOLAR Clinic, a Thursday press release says. SCHOLAR
Hospital officials, including members of the publicly elected board of trustees, have denied numerous requests by Missourian reporters for operational documents. Missourian investigative editor Mark Horvit filed a lawsuit Oct. 10 against the Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees on behalf of the newspaper in order to access these documents.
Shawn Leonard has been promoted to the role of general manager for ASI Quincy. Leonard will oversee daily operations, including sales, purchasing and technical
A decade after the establishment of the certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) model, more than 60 percent of the US population has access to such facilities and the mental health and su
According to Boone Health, the signed letter outlines the intent of all parties to work toward an agreement for the potential hospital. It is non-binding, and it doesn't guarantee there will be a new hospital, though -- just that Boone Health is the only health care firm with which city and county officials will work.
Backers of Missouri Amendment 2, which would legalized sports gambling, claim in TV and online ads that the resulting revenue will boost public education. But its detractors point out there is no evidence Missouri schools will see any benefit.
A Missouri policy think tank has released a study calling out what it says are myths about a proposal to increase Missouri's minimum wage and require employers to provide paid leave.
The $9.2 million project, which targets drainage basins in key locations such as downtown, Flat Branch, and Meredith Branch, aims to prevent sewer issues and improve overall public health and sanitation for thousands of residents.
Ron Graves announced his bid for the Columbia City Council Fourth Ward seat on Tuesday night in a press release. Multiple seats on the Columbia City Council will be up for grabs in April, including Wards 3,
"Buy Missouri" is an event held by the Lieutenant Governor's office. It's intent is to promote products such as food, jewelry and other such items made in the state with locally-sourced materials. Boone County has 26 local companies represented on the "Buy Missouri" directory.
Janet Thompson, a Democrat, is running for a fourth four-year term as a commissioner representing District II, which covers the east side of Columbia and roughly the northern half of Boone County.
If voters legalize sports betting, the Missouri Gaming Commission could issue up to 14 licenses for online wagers. Six would go to the major sports teams, six would go to the casino operators and two would be reserved for online bookmakers.
Construction began in July 2024 in rural areas like Missouri Routes 137 and 144. The full project is expected to be completed by 2027. Increased traffic is expected, but Gander hopes to minimize this and encourages people to adhere to speed limits and drive with caution.
John Potter is a Republican seeking a seat representing the 47th House District, which covers western and northwestern Boone County. The district is currently represented by Democrat Adrian Plank, who won election 2022.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch in January will stop using its current presses to print the daily newspaper and will outsource printing to a facility in Columbia, Mo.
After Audrain County's only hospital closed in 2022, city and county officials have been looking to reestablish care with a critical access hospital — leading them to a partnership with Boone Health.
A Columbia man was killed in St. Louis County after he was hit by a vehicle early Sunday on Interstate 55, north of Meremec Bottom Road. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 2005 Nissan Xterra – driven by Semi Hadzisalihovic,
Republican John Potter has never ran for a spot in the Missouri House, while Democratic state Rep. Adrian Plank is no stranger. The two face off in the Nov. 5 election. Plank (D-Columbia) was elected to represent the state's 47th District two years ago,
After their College Football Playoff hopes took a huge hit with a humbling loss at Texas A&M on Oct. 5, Missouri bounced back with a blowout win of their own on Saturday. Although beating UMass 45-3 does not move the needle at all,
