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Boone County has released its 2024 annual report detailing the allocation of over $11.3 million to services for children, youth, and families.

House passes military construction and veterans affairs appropriations act

Today, Congressman Mark Alford, Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, expressed his approval following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 3944.

University of Missouri places seven athletes on CSC Academic All-District Team

The University of Missouri's track and field and cross country teams have placed seven student-athletes on the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for the 2024-25 seasons.

Missouri appoints Francesco Guarneri as women's golf assistant coach

University of Missouri's women's golf team has appointed Francesco Guarneri as the new assistant coach.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Randolph County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 14

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Randolph County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 14

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Schmitt criticizes Democrats and judge over deportation ruling

On June 24, 2025, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) criticized Democrats for their defense of violent criminal illegal immigrants during a judiciary hearing.

Missouri women's basketball to face Kansas in renewed rivalry this November

The University of Missouri's women's basketball team is set to renew its rivalry with Kansas on November 15 at T-Mobile Arena in Kansas City, Missouri.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Cooper County in week ending June 14

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cooper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Manufacturing industry across Columbia News publication area

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Columbia News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Boone County in week ending June 14

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

6 lawyers in good standing in cities in Howard County as of May

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities in Howard County as of May.

University of Missouri golfer wins bronze at The Amateur Championship

Veikka Viskari, a junior at the University of Missouri and member of its men's golf team, achieved a notable accomplishment by securing a bronze medal at the 130th Amateur Championship.

Senator Schmitt praises Trump's ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel