Diesel prices have spiked just in time for corn and soybean harvests. Farmers need the fuel to bring in the crops, and many were already hurting, but there are factors offsetting this latest setback.

The Smithsonian is working on a project that re-surveys the Lewis and Clark trail to determine how the mammal population has changed in the last 250 years and asked the University of Missouri Department of Natural Resources to participate.

Republican Candidate for Missouri House District 161, Thomas Ross, was arrested Wednesday. He is being charged with conspiracy to plant controlled substances on his August primary opponent.

The Central Missouri Humane Society will temporarily suspend dog intake following a confirmed case of canine parvovirus at the shelter.

The Respect Missouri Voters plan would make it much harder for lawmakers to overturn voter-approved ballot initiatives.

The potential changes have raised concerns among some community members about preserving the downtown landmark.

Flight data suggest an Amazon cargo plane tried to abort an unsteady landing at Miami International Airport before smashing into a van and killing five people inside, according to information investigators released Tuesday.

A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime, has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in an alleged dispute over regulation haircuts.

Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.

VAC Opportunity Campus fills nearly 150 beds each night, director said. Most clients are local, and many are getting sober.

The Columbia Missourian and Children's Grove have joined forces, combining the Progress Awards and the Kindness in Business Awards into one powerful celebration of the people making a real difference in our community. Join AC as she sits down with Elizabeth Stephens and Sarah Greenlee to find out how you can nominate someone who is going above and beyond -- and why this partnership is brighter than ever in its 10th year! September 4, 2026

Wagner was voted in Thursday evening during a special board meeting.

Union workers used the large tailgating crowd to spread their push for a $19 per hour minimum wage.

The University of Missouri broke ground on an energy research center that aims to find sustainable solutions to national energy issues.

Colleen Finney, first runner-up at Miss Missouri and former D1 volleyball player, sits down with AC to talk about Elevate CoMo, Columbia's first recreational volleyball league for kids ages 8 to 12. Find out how this exciting new program is using volleyball to build confidence, teach life skills, and create a low-pressure environment for young players to fall in love with the game! September 3, 2026