Missouri Food Bank Sees Spike in First-Time Food Insecurity
Veterans United Foundation donates $100,000 to help address growing need
Mexico City Council Delays Decision on New City Hall Plans
Columbia Public Schools Updates Teacher Transfer Policy
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
Entertainment
True/False Film Fest's Saturday Night Showcase Brings Passion and Community
The eclectic music lineup and engaged audience made for a memorable night at Stephens College's Kimball Ballroom.

True/False Film Fest Showcases Documentaries Tackling Complex Social Issues
The 2026 festival in Columbia, Missouri highlighted films exploring science, labor rights, and collective memory
True/False Film Fest Opens with Vibrant Jubilee Celebration
Annual documentary film festival kicks off with extravagant costumes, food, and music in Columbia, Missouri.
Sports
Mizzou's Losses Go Mostly Unpunished After NCAA Bubble Team Struggles
Poor weekend for other bubble teams means Missouri's late-season skid has limited impact on tournament hopes.

Mizzou Baseball Records Consecutive Shutouts for First Time Since 2017
Tigers complete four-game sweep of UIC with 10-0 run-rule victory
Mizzou Men's Basketball Falls to No. 20 Arkansas in Overtime
Tigers drop close contest on Senior Day despite career-high 32 points from Mark Mitchell
Politics
Disturbing Conditions Reported at ICE's Largest Detention Camp
911 calls and interviews reveal overcrowding, medical neglect, and emotional distress at Camp East Montana in Texas

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