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.

A government statement said on Tuesday social media platforms would be required to send a notification to new and existing users offering them a choice over their default feed.

France, Canada and other countries joined the U.K. in banning goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel said it would close the British Consulate among other measures.

In 2024, the ruling Taliban pledged to use flogging as well as stoning to punish people for not following certain of their precepts — committing adultery, running secret schools for girls. Have they followed through?

A roundup of headlines from across the region.

The Missouri State Capitol dome will shine teal and purple Tuesday night in recognition of National 988 Day and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Meet four inspiring members of Columbia Business Times's 20 Under Forty Class of 2026, each sharing the bold career risks that defined their success. From leaving retail for a painting company to uprooting an entire life and business to start fresh in Columbia, these rising leaders prove that the biggest leaps can lead to the greatest rewards! September 8, 2026

Caleb Termorshuizen won the men's race, and Heather Hunt won the women's race.

The fiscal year 2027 budget projects about $574 million in revenue, $547 million in operating expenditures, $56 million in capital improvement projects and $603 million in total expenditures, according to council materials.

Meet four inspiring members of Columbia Business Times's 20 Under Forty Class of 2026, from a mental health entrepreneur five years strong to a reggae musician who quit school at 20 to build his business. These young leaders share bold career risks, big dreams for Columbia, and the passion driving them forward! September 7, 2026