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Although the Sunshine Protection Act passed in the U.S. House, it is stalled in the Senate.

The McBaine bur oak tree underwent preservative measures to keep its 400-year history alive.

The hearing for about a dozen children took place less than two weeks after a group of legal services providers sued the federal government for ending deferred deportation for minors with Special Immigrant Juvenile status.

A Cole County judge rejects Columbia Public Schools' argument that the 2024 law unconstitutionally singles out Boone County.

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the state is nearing four straight years of declining roadway fatalities.

The Republican official is facing Democrat Quentin Wilson on Tuesday.

The syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.

In October, 2025, the remnants of a typhoon seriously damaged Alaska Native villages in the far western part of the state. A year later, one of the hardest hit communities is still recovering.

As editors turn to imperfect AI detection tools to weed out machine-generated submissions, writers who say they were falsely accused of using AI are left wondering what triggered a positive result.

Patch and Porch founders Jori Rose and Kristin Witt-Bell want to bring gorgeous fall pumpkin displays straight to your doorstep—complete with hay bales, custom color schemes, and even removal services so you don't have to lift a finger. Whether you're too busy, can't physically handle the heavy lifting, or just want your porch to look like a magazine cover, these two have you covered with everything from "quiet luxury" muted pastels to Mizzou black-and-gold or Chiefs red-and-yellow themed stacks! October 30, 2026

JulieClaire Lane, director of retail at Clementine's Ice Cream, reveals how founder Tamara Keefe went from making ice cream in her kitchen to building a 14-location empire in 12 short years. Inside the new Columbia parlor, discover the story behind the hand-painted art, surprising flavor collections like the Edgar Allan Poe series, and why their coconut fudge non-dairy ice cream might just convert any skeptic! October 29, 2026

Corporate energy companies favored politicians who voted for major utility legislation.

Fischer Minerals seeks a 40-acre mine expansion in Callaway County. Public comments are due Nov. 9.

Tina and Nick Balser share how they became the new co-owners of The Connection Exchange, a local welcome service that's been connecting residents, businesses, and now new homeowners to community resources for over a decade. Discover how this Columbia couple is expanding the service with automated digital journeys and targeted meetups to help newcomers find exactly what they need, from pet care to plumbers, at just the right time! October 28, 2026

A Columbia Public Schools committee proposed a $420 million plan to renovate "critical building systems" across the district.