The unanimous vote ends, for the year, the push to legalize slot machine-like games and tax them for education needs

The center aims to support teenagers by providing a structured environment for youth and teaching them life skills.

The billboards are paid for by JewBelong, a resource for Jews, which also is pushing back against antisemitism.

Children and teens younger than 18 years old can access free lunch in Columbia from June 1 to Aug. 7, the city announced Tuesday.

The Missouri Senate gave initial approval Tuesday to a bill mandating that children born during failed abortion procedures must receive the same medical care as other newborns.

The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning to remove and replace Providence Road bridge over Interstate 70 as a part of its Improve I-70 Program.

A TV adaptation of William Golding's 1954 novel follows schoolboys who survive a plane crash and must fend for themselves on a deserted island. It was co-written by Adolescence creator Jack Thorne.

As a water taxi rounded a corner at sunset, the village of Torosiaje came into view, with its colorful stilted houses perched over the Molucca Sea.

Turner had a larger-than-life personality, and used it to launch the country's first 24/7 all-news network.

Maplewood Barn Theatre kicks off its summer season next Thursday with Neil Simon's classic "Barefoot in the Park". On today's show, we chat with lead actress, Lucia Freeman ("Corie Bratter"), and director Laura Howard, who says of the show: "Love is blind, but marriage is an eye opener. And that's really the heart of this show: how do you make two people who are very different mesh and work together?" May 5, 2026

Boone County Joint Communications experienced disruptions to its 911 and 311 phone lines.

The department increased the number of available permits from 600 to 2,000 and increased the harvest quota limit from 40 to 60 bears to expand hunting opportunities.

Residents of unincorporated Boone County can't vote in Columbia's elections, don't pay city taxes and receive different services.

Heart of Missouri Girls on the Run is an after-school program for girls in the third through eighth grade. Board member Claire Van Doren says, "the mission is to inspire girls to be more confident, more joyful, and more healthy." This Saturday's 5K at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia is open to everyone! May 4, 2026

The coalition made state history with the most number of signatures gathered by volunteers for a petition.