Entertainment
MU Improv hosts annual 'CoMotion' improv festival
The two-night comedy event returned to The Shack on the University of Missouri campus.
Columbia composers earn top honors in Missouri music contest
Renan Reis Leme and Gilbert Gavin Slade Bach recognized for their musical achievements.
True/False Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
61 award-winning documentaries to screen over 5 days in Columbia, Missouri
Lifestyle
Columbia Students Offered Spring Recharge Options
From classic films to outdoor adventures, March brings a range of activities to help beat the second semester slump.
Union Pines High School Navy JROTC Unit Holds Annual Pass-in-Review
The Viking cadets demonstrated discipline, readiness, and precision during the formal military ceremony.
Columbia to Invest $100K in Field Park Upgrades
New pickleball courts, lighting, landscaping, and playground equipment planned for local park
Politics
Race Matters, Friends hosts Columbia City Council forum
Candidates discuss infrastructure, affordable housing, and the pace of change in Columbia
Disability Advocates Rally Against Missouri Budget Cuts
Hundreds of disability rights supporters lobby state lawmakers in Jefferson City
Columbia City Council Approves Old Plank Road Culvert Project
The $620,000 project will replace a deteriorating culvert near Plank Way and Forum Boulevard.
Crime
I-70 Eastbound Lanes Closed Near Columbia After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Authorities urge drivers to avoid the area as crews work to clear the scene.
3 Indicted in Facebook Marketplace Shooting Death
Grand jury charges trio with felony murder, robbery, and armed criminal action
71-Year-Old Charged in Downtown Columbia Bank Robbery
Basil Kyles faces multiple felony counts for Saturday's armed heist at First Mid Bank and Trust
Business
MoDOT to Host Hearings on Major I-70 Expansion Near Columbia
Public meetings scheduled for March 2 and 4 to discuss plans for adding a third lane in each direction.
Applebee's Closes Locations in 3 States
Restaurant chain shutters restaurants in Indiana, Missouri, and New York amid sales decline.
Applebee's Closes Locations in 3 States
Parent company Dine Brands plans 80 new dual-branded Applebee's and IHOP spots in 2026 amid steady sales strategy.
