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U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt has introduced the Helping Communities with Better Support (HBCS) Act, aiming to expand home and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Bipartisan bill aims to boost U.S. defense technology through regional hubs

U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt of Missouri and John Hickenlooper of Colorado have introduced the Defense Technology Hubs Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at fostering defense innovation and investment in 10 regions across the United States, including...

Boone County limits in-person services for staff training

Boone County Resource Management staff are set to undergo training on a new land management and permitting system.

Senator Eric Schmitt discusses politics and sports in recent tweets

In recent social media posts dated June 7-9, 2025, Senator Eric Schmitt discussed topics ranging from his participation in congressional baseball games to historical reflections involving Ronald Reagan's stance during the California riots of the...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending May 31?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Audrain County in week ending May 31?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Audrain County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Cooper County in week ending May 31?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cooper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Payton Messer’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Saturday, June 7

The Central Missouri Mules won 8-10.

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Columbia News area weekly mass times

By Columbia News | Jun 7, 2025

The following parishes in the Columbia News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Audrain County in week ending May 31

By Columbia News | Jun 7, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Audrain County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Payton Messer’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Friday, June 6

By Columbia News | Jun 7, 2025

The game took place in USA Baseball National Training Complex.

1 gas station in cities throughout Audrain County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 31

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Audrain County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Howard County in week ending May 31

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Howard County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Audrain County in week ending May 31?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Audrain County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Cooper County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 31

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Cooper County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

On Thursday, June 5, former Rock Bridge Senior High School standout Payton Messer collegiate team wins in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship