"It does feel like this is like a microcosm of what the Black experience looks like in America," an LBC alum said.

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon worries AI-generated political ads could bring havoc on the upcoming midterms by spreading misinformation.

Federal agency leader presents vision for a new nuclear energy era at Mizzou on Wednesday.

Of the $1.5 million grant for Missouri, 25% must go toward financially distressed communities to help their stormwater management.

Area health departments are putting the finishing touches on plans to keep residents and travelers healthy during the FIFA World Cup. Officials are hopeful increased wastewater surveillance and unified messaging will help prevent outbreaks.

Dave Sorrell says he plans to focus on infrastructure and public safety if he's elected to the vacated Ward 4 seat.

From championing women choreographers to upending classics, the former Royal Ballet star turned artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet doesn't play it safe.

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump. Now he's running for reelection in a race that will test Trump's hold on the GOP.

Some of the nation's most selective institutions are slowly increasing their rural enrollment with the help of millions of dollars from a rural alumnus of the University of Chicago.

Meet the owners of the new Birdie's Deli - located on the corner of Broadway and Hitt St. in downtown Columbia - Paddy and Chelsea Jernigan as they prepare a couple of their most popular sandwiches! May 15, 2026

The city's Public Works and Planning Committee voted to table a parking construction plan for the Jefferson City Community Center during Thursday's meeting.

Daniel Boone Regional Library needs new Bookmobiles, and you can help! DBRL development manager Joe Facteau invites everyone to give what they can as the largest-ever capital campaign in the library system's history rolls on to its goal of $1 million. "That price tag is kind of affording a mini library that drives around." May 14, 2026

Brianna Lennon says she cannot determine which congressional map is in effect for the Aug. 4 primary.

Stephens College has partnered with Kuehler Veterinary Services to provide chiropractic and acupuncture services for its ~25 horses. Barn foreman, Shelby Baxley, and Kally Kuehler, DVM, tell us treatments like these serve not only as a remedy for existing issues like allergies and anxiety, but also as a form of preventative and maintenance care. It works on smaller animals, too! May 13, 2026

The board also tabled its discussion of a proposed policy that would allow it to forgo recording all open meetings.