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Which ex-high school athletes from Columbia Metro area will compete in the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 3, 2025

These former Columbia Metro area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 6.

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Howard County saw no change in number of lawyers in good standing in August compared to July

By F. G. Mayes | Oct 2, 2025

There was no change in the number of lawyers in good standing working among cities in Howard County in August compared to July.

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Senator Eric Schmitt addresses airport expansion, crime policy, and government shutdown

By B. A. Erwin | Oct 2, 2025

Senator Eric Schmitt posted several statements on October 1-2, 2025 regarding new flight routes at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, crime policy differences between parties, and criticism of Democrats amid a government shutdown.

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Senator Schmitt discusses Trump administration's strategy against drug cartels

By H. H. Hodge | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News’ Ingraham Angle to discuss recent actions by the Trump administration targeting narco-terrorist drug cartels and efforts to address violent crime in the United States.

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School events this October in Columbia Metro

By T. M. Potter | Oct 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Columbia Metro this month.

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Viskari leads Missouri Tigers men's golf to sixth place at Blessings Collegiate Invitational

By A. H. Stokes | Oct 1, 2025

Junior Veikka Viskari achieved his third consecutive top-15 finish to start the season, securing 11th place at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Arkansas.

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Rep. Mark Alford criticizes Senate Democrats over shutdown and healthcare policy

By A. H. Stokes | Oct 1, 2025

On October 1, 2025, Rep. Mark Alford posted several tweets criticizing Senate Democrats regarding the government shutdown and policies related to healthcare for undocumented immigrants.

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Rep. Mark Alford blames Democrats for government shutdown in October social media posts

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 1, 2025

Rep. Mark Alford published several social media posts on October 1, 2025 blaming Democratic leaders for a federal government shutdown and highlighting its potential impacts on military pay and families.

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Rep. Mark Alford tours local hospital and criticizes Democrats in October posts

By B. A. Erwin | Oct 1, 2025

Rep. Mark Alford posted updates on October 1, highlighting a hospital visit and criticizing Democratic leaders.

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Rep. Mark Alford criticizes Democrats over government shutdown in recent social media posts

By B. A. Erwin | Oct 1, 2025

Rep. Mark Alford posted several statements between September 30 and October 1, criticizing Democratic leaders over their handling of the recent government shutdown.

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Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes Democrats over government funding talks on October 1

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 1, 2025

Senator Eric Schmitt posted multiple statements on October 1, criticizing Democrats during ongoing budget negotiations in Congress.

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Missouri golf teams prepare for Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Arkansas

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 1, 2025

The University of Missouri's men's and women's golf teams are set to compete in the Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, starting Monday, September 30.

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Mizzou golf teams advance in standings during Blessings Collegiate Invitational

By A. H. Stokes | Oct 1, 2025

Mizzou's men's and women's golf teams continued play at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational on Tuesday, with the men's team advancing three places in the standings after the second round.

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Mizzou golf teams start Blessings Collegiate Invitational; Arkansas leads after first round

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 1, 2025

Mizzou’s men’s and women’s golf teams began their participation in the Blessings Collegiate Invitational on Monday.

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Alford says district offices remain open amid federal government shutdown

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 1, 2025

At midnight on October 1, 2025, the federal government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation.

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Who from Columbia Metro area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By M. J. Givens | Oct 1, 2025

These former Columbia Metro area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Oct. 4.

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Senator Eric Schmitt comments on rescissions package and impending government shutdown

By S. R. Mabry | Sep 30, 2025

Senator Eric Schmitt shared updates on X regarding congressional actions leading up to a possible government shutdown on September 30, 2025.

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Senator Eric Schmitt criticizes criminal justice reforms and activist testimony on urban crime

By B. A. Erwin | Sep 30, 2025

Senator Eric Schmitt took to social media on September 30, 2025, criticizing left-leaning criminal justice reforms and questioning activist involvement in congressional hearings on urban crime.

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Rep. Mark Alford highlights constituent meetings during Raymore office hours

By B. A. Erwin | Sep 30, 2025

Rep. Mark Alford used his official X account on September 30, 2025, to share details about recent office hours held in Raymore and conversations with constituents regarding farmland ownership and legislative efforts.

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Senator Schmitt questions witnesses on effects of soft-on-crime policies during judiciary hearing

By H. H. Hodge | Sep 30, 2025

During a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) raised concerns about crime policies he described as "soft-on-crime," which he linked to organizations funded by George Soros.