The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will roll through Missouri next week as Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 stops in nearby towns as part of the railroad’s nationwide America250 tour.

More than $166,000 has already been raised this week to help the flood-ravaged communities in southeast Missouri, with at least $125,000 for the camp where 200 were evacuated last week.

As cases of cyclosporiasis continue to be reported in Boone County, nursing homes are taking extra precautions to help protect older adults, who can face more serious complications from foodborne illnesses.

By winning Sunday, the Spanish football federation has made history as the first to bring home successive World Cup championships on the men's and women's side in the history of the tournament.

Boone Health experts explain how the vitamin K shot is essential for helping babies avoid internal bleeding.

A former DESE lawyer alleges that a private Instagram story she posted related to Charlie Kirk's death led to her termination.

The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.

Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and sustained efforts to recruit men into the field have made a difference, including in the South.

When Joseph Lamont Williams refused to leave the public park where he has lived for years, he was charged with a felony. Camping bans are on the rise as states seek to crack down on homelessness.

Maplewood Barn Theatre opens 'Guys and Dolls' - featuring classic songs like 'Luck Be A Lady' and 'Bushel and a Peck' - this Thursday in Nifong Park in Columbia. Director Kay Beesley is here to talk about the suits, the sets, and storytelling under the stars. July 21, 2026

The council also accepted a 2026 Renewable Energy Plan and its capital improvement plan for the upcoming year.

Transmission companies ask for right of first refusal on large powerline projects.

Boone County had confirmed 37 cases as of Monday morning.

Step inside VAC’s new Opportunity Campus to see how Waypoint Shelter, New Day Columbia, and Loaves & Fishes are transforming nearly 50,000 square feet into a hub of support for unsheltered neighbors, pets included. Executive director Ed Stansberry tells us how community partners—from medical and mental health providers to job readiness and GED programs—are teaming up to offer meals, showers, laundry, and life-changing resources all in one place. July 20, 2026

Join AC and her closest girlfriends as they share wisdom, growth, and heartfelt lessons over bubbly and a beautiful tablescape. Featuring stunning local charcuterie, cake, and party rentals, this feel-good garden party is all about community, gratitude, and another trip around the sun. July 17, 2026