The Red Cross announced its second-ever national blood crisis on Monday, and the effects are being felt in mid-Missouri.

Boone County is reporting 81 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department.

This change brings new software that standardizes calls and helps dispatchers better understand and communicate situations to responders.

Ballot measure spending continues to dominate this year’s elections. Backers of Amendment 5 are outspending opponents by about 4-to-1 in broadcast ads, while opponents of Amendment 4 are almost unchallenged on the airwaves

Many bar exam test takers in Missouri faced a delayed start to the test that determines whether they may practice law.

Daniel Boone Regional Library has come under attack by state Republican officials for hosting an LGBTQ+ reading event.

There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."

An 18-month investigation by The Seattle Times, KUOW and NPR's Embedded podcast and a review of more than a dozen videos from the night of the shooting reveal the most comprehensive view to date of how the chaotic scene unfolded. And they show how a Black teenager who came to join the civil rights movement of his generation — in a zone abandoned by police — ended up killed by a protest movement that thought he was a threat.

About 1 in 4 babies in the Pakistani fishing settlement of Rehri Goth are born prematurely. Researchers are trying to figure out how to bring the numbers down.

The former Mizzou football coach was stopped for a DWI and refused a chemical test, which prompted the loss of his license.

Discover how recovering addict and CEO Steve Long turned his greatest weakness into a powerful force for community change through RecoveryWorks, tackling mental health, addiction, homelessness, crime prevention, and workforce development. Then get a sneak peek at their family-friendly August 15th fundraiser at Head Harley Motors, featuring Nashville artist Isaac Schneider, food trucks, auctions, and more—all to help bring RecoveryWorks to the next level. July 31, 2026

Columbia Restaurant Week begins Friday, and 21 downtown restaurants and cafes are participating.

The city's 17-page response, filed Monday, denies most of the allegations made by the original lawsuit.

The estimate was based off of damage in Bollinger, Crawford, Iron, Madison, Morgan, Reynolds, Ripley, Washington and Wayne Counties from the July 9-11 storm system.

Celebrate 80 years of Heart of Missouri United Way with an '80s-themed, family-friendly night of games (like cornhole), live music from The House Band, and a signature strawberry lemonade on August 6 at The Kitchen in Columbia. Today's guests, Talia Jackson and David Holtgraewe, say this community celebration has something fun for everyone! July 30, 2026