Lifestyle
KOMU 8 Celebrates 10 Years of The Daily Pledge
Local TV station continues tradition of featuring students reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
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.
Crime
St. James Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Sex Abuse
Brian Keith Curtis pleaded guilty to charges including statutory rape and sodomy of a minor victim.
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
Sports
Wichita State Softball Heads to East Carolina for Conference Opener
Shockers look to continue recent success against the Pirates
Missouri's Grace Slaughter Named to All-SEC Team
Mizzou junior is first Tigers player to earn all-conference honors since 2023.
Missouri Tigers Earn NCAA Tournament Bid
Mizzou's dynamic duo of Trent Burns and Shawn Phillips lead team to March Madness
Politics
Disturbing Conditions Reported at ICE's Largest Detention Camp
911 calls and interviews reveal medical neglect, overcrowding, and emotional distress at Camp East Montana in Texas
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
Business
Diamond Banc Expands Consignment Services in Sarasota
New program offers flexible selling options for luxury jewelry and watches
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.
