The city of Columbia's Public Transit Advisory Committee met Tuesday about various recommendations to be made to the city of Columbia on the budget.

Residents voiced opposition to government AI data center summit.

The city's renewable energy ordinance requires Columbia to generate or purchase increasing levels of energy from renewable resources through 2029.

MU Health Care announced today that it's undergoing an “organizational redesign” to protect the long-term financial sustainability of the system.

The order ensures access to the overdose-reversing drug.

Voters in 28 counties were assigned to new districts under the plan intended to boost GOP chances in the 5th District.

A new study looks at one of the most prolific pathogens in human history — the plague.

The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government.

"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.

The program lets Douglass High students gain certification in construction, highway construction, carpentry and teaching.

So far the society raised $15 million in gifts and pledges and are planning the design of the new animal care campus.

Some 150 jobs will be eliminated and remaining employees will get less time off and a smaller retirement match.

Camp Bowers is back this summer, and it’s bigger than ever! Lawrence Bowers – founder of LBO Sports and E3 Sports Foundation – is bringing his popular three-day camp for kids to the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse July 13–15, with Baby Ballers (for the younger hoopers) running July 16–17. Sign up today! June 18, 2026

Experience Maplewood Barn Theatre’s outdoor production of Kate Hamill’s hilarious and heartfelt adaptation of Little Women June 18-28 under the stars in Columbia. Follow the March sisters as they grow from little girls into little women with all the humor, heart, and family dynamics audiences love. Directed by Jamie Yelton and featuring Sarah Hurt as "Meg." Don’t forget your chairs and bug spray! June 17, 2026

The university broke ground on the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory in April 2025.