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Ben Askren named to National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2026

By B. A. Erwin | Oct 30, 2025

Missouri wrestling alumnus Ben Askren will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

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Who from Columbia Metro area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, Nov. 2?

By M. J. Givens | Oct 30, 2025

Sunday, Nov. 2 will feature competition from this former Columbia Metro area high school standout.

Q3 2025: 6 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities within Howard County

By K. E. Ramirez | Oct 29, 2025

Cities within Howard County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the third quarter of 2025.

Alford urges swift action on soybean trade deal with China amid concerns over Argentina policy

By A. H. Stokes | Oct 29, 2025

Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri’s 4th District has led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging the administration to quickly finalize a deal that would open Chinese markets to U.S. soybean...

Senator Schmitt urges action against Antifa amid government shutdown debate

By H. H. Hodge | Oct 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) appeared on Fox News’ Faulkner Focus to address the ongoing government shutdown and concerns over politically motivated violence.

Senator Schmitt calls for hearings into FBI probe targeting conservatives

By H. H. Hodge | Oct 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) spoke at a press conference in Washington, D.C., alongside other Senate Republicans to criticize the Biden administration for what he described as the politicization of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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Who from Columbia Metro area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By M. J. Givens | Oct 29, 2025

These former Columbia Metro high school stars set for games on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Boone County sees increase in number of lawyers in good standing in Q3 compared to previous quarter

By E. I. Petty | Oct 28, 2025

The number of lawyers in good standing working in cities within Boone County in the third quarter of 2025 increased compared to the previous quarter.

Senator Schmitt leads Senate hearing on rise in politically motivated violence

By C. D. Waller | Oct 28, 2025

During a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, Chairman Eric Schmitt (R-MO) addressed the issue of politically motivated violence in the United States.

Missouri men’s golf finishes fall season twelfth at The Clerico

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 28, 2025

The University of Missouri men's golf team concluded its fall season at The Clerico tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma, securing a 12th-place finish.

Missouri women’s basketball falls to Maryville in overtime preseason exhibition

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 28, 2025

Mizzou women’s basketball lost to Maryville 90-84 in overtime during a preseason exhibition game at Mizzou Arena on Tuesday night.

Alford introduces bill targeting Chinese officials over religious persecution

By A. H. Stokes | Oct 27, 2025

Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri’s 4th District has introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) treatment of religious minorities.

Missouri men’s golf ranks twelfth after first day at The Clerico

By B. A. Erwin | Oct 27, 2025

The University of Missouri men's golf team started play at The Clerico tournament on Monday, finishing the first two rounds in 12th place.

Alford voices opposition to increased Argentine beef imports; promotes support for local ranchers

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 27, 2025

Last week, Congressman Mark Alford of Missouri's 4th District issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of its “Plan for American Ranchers and Consumers” and the Trump Administration’s separate plan to...

44 coaches at institutions in Boone County earned $386,995 on average in 2024

By R. C. Dempsey | Oct 26, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Boone County during 2024 was $982,363 at University of Missouri-Columbia, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Columbia Metro area competing on Wednesday, Oct. 29?

By M. J. Givens | Oct 26, 2025

These former Columbia Metro area high school standouts will be active on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

This week's school event in Columbia Metro: Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

By T. M. Potter | Oct 25, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in Columbia Metro this week.

Missouri Tigers women’s basketball single-game tickets now available for 2025-26 season

By S. R. Mabry | Oct 25, 2025

Single-game tickets for the 2025-26 Missouri Tigers women's basketball season are now available, with prices starting at $10.

Missouri falls short against Vanderbilt despite last-second effort

By B. A. Erwin | Oct 25, 2025

Missouri's late-game rally was not enough as the No. 15 Tigers fell to No. 10 Vanderbilt 17-10 on Saturday at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville.

Kaia Tanskanen places 15th at world gymnastics championships representing Finland