Racers in the MR340 attempt to paddle the length of the lower Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Louis in under 85 hours.

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association updated their guidelines for cholesterol testing to include screening for lipoprotein(a) at least once in an adult’s life.

In 2021, overall vacancy rates for hospital positions in Missouri were at 17%, but this rate declined to 10.1% in 2025, according to the Missouri Hospital Association’s 2026 Workforce Report.

In Missouri, nearly 600 people have fallen ill after fresh produce products identified as potential sources in the outbreak reached grocery store shelves across the state.

The couple's 14-month-old daughter was found crying beside her mother's body in a sugarcane field last week, according to Guatemalan authorities and media.

State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, wants to know how the staff at the Daniel Boone Regional Library planned Saturday’s LGBTQ+ themed reading event for toddlers and preschoolers.

Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.

The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels.

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday. Fed policymakers say they remain committed to curbing stubborn inflation.

In this District After Dark episode, Linda Libert invites everyone to step onto the front porch at Magnolia’s Whiskey and Wine Bar for a laid-back, TV-free night of cocktails, conversation, and historic charm in downtown Columbia. AC then heads across the street for a late-night slice at Pizza Tree, where owner John Gilbreth serves up 'pissed off pesto chicken', funky alley vibes, and a newly reopened dine-in spot that makes it the classic "last stop" of the night. July 27, 2026

College sports have entered into a new era with the rise of lucrative name, image and likeness deals and revenue sharing.

Most Columbia voters will cast their congressional ballots for the first time Aug. 4 in the redrawn U.S. District 3.

Planning an international trip? ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts tells us how to avoid a $1,000 roaming bill with smart options like carrier plans, eSIMs, portable hotspots, and Wi-Fi calling. Plus, discover simple ways to protect your phone from theft and border searches, including lanyards, anti-snatch features, and using a dedicated travel phone. July 24, 2026

The Central Missouri Humane Society is contracted to hold 25 kennels for intakes from animal control, and dogs are currently occupying 20 kennels.

A Request for Information, which allowed firms to submit proposals for development, was issued by Mizzou last October.