School officials say some spending has been an investment in the school’s future, and times are tough for many colleges.

Authorities say 11 skydivers and a pilot are presumed dead after a single-engine turboprop plane crashed Sunday near Butler, Missouri.

Building the complex would require removing University Place apartments and other buildings used for student housing.

Fans wearing red, green and white crowded Ballpark Village on Thursday afternoon to watch Mexico and South Africa kick off the 2026 World Cup.

Fans from America's soccer capital are dishing out the big bucks for a chance to get a glimpse of success in the first World Cup jointly hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Columbia's proposed smart meter project would give residents real-time utility data and faster outage detection.

Adam Castillo, founder of AGS Myanmar, was detained Thursday at Yangon International Airport. The U.S. State Department is aware of a reported detention but hasn't commented further.

Luigi Mangione's legal team is back in court in New York City this week for a key pretrial hearing. He's accused of stalking and killing an insurance CEO. Donors have given $1.5 million to support his defense.

The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.

Voluntary Action Center’s chief development officer, Stacie Pottinger, tells us how their annual fan drive helps low-income neighbors beat the dangerous summer heat at home. Learn how to qualify for a free fan or how to donate new/gently used fans (or just make a monetary donation) to support this life-saving community program. June 15, 2026

Don't miss tonight's “From Slavery to Fashion,” a street fashion show honoring Black culture and designers like today's guest, Franky Karmen! Franky and The District's Nickie Davis tell us how how this community-driven event will transform downtown Columbia into an outdoor runway, complete with blocked-off streets, local vendors, and a celebration of Black creativity, fashion, and entrepreneurship at The Shops at Sharp End. June 12, 2026

MU researchers aim to reduce technology’s energy demand.

Olivet Christian Church’s 68th annual barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, June 13 is a drive-through-only event serving up chicken dinners with all the fixins. Lori Valleroy says money raised will go to support Olivet’s ministry fund, P.E.A.C.E. and H.O.P.E. Center for Youth, and Good Dads, Inc. June 11, 2026

Parties are meeting Wednesday for People Not Politicians' case related to Missouri's new gerrymandered congressional map.

As of Wednesday, eight body cameras have been purchased and will be in use by the Mexico Police Department as soon as they arrive.