Some impacted houses of worship include those still reeling from the May 2025 tornado. Police encourage clergy members to enhance security measures and to lock away valuable property items, if possible.

Missouri SNAP applicants will face new documentation requirements starting Oct. 1 for housing, child care and financial resources.

One sticking point is when parents of a bully should be told about an investigation into an incident.

A lawsuit against a 2025 bill that included a stadium funding plan as well as a tax credit for disaster victims was dismissed by a circuit court.

The Climate Prediction Center says parts of southwestern Missouri could experience rapidly developing drought and extreme heat in early September

The court will hear three cases involving ballot initiatives Wednesday that must be decided by Sept. 8.

It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create a floating school to pick them up! Bangladesh pioneered the idea. How's it doing?

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a halt to air attacks during their visit, but Moscow has not publicly responded.

NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee. She recommends games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and even the most obscure corners of Wikipedia.

The Columbia Missourian and Children's Grove have joined forces, combining the Progress Awards and the Kindness in Business Awards into one powerful celebration of the people making a real difference in our community. Join AC as she sits down with Elizabeth Stephens and Sarah Greenlee to find out how you can nominate someone who is going above and beyond -- and why this partnership is brighter than ever in its 10th year! September 4, 2026

Wagner was voted in Thursday evening during a special board meeting.

Union workers used the large tailgating crowd to spread their push for a $19 per hour minimum wage.

The University of Missouri broke ground on an energy research center that aims to find sustainable solutions to national energy issues.

Colleen Finney, first runner-up at Miss Missouri and former D1 volleyball player, sits down with AC to talk about Elevate CoMo, Columbia's first recreational volleyball league for kids ages 8 to 12. Find out how this exciting new program is using volleyball to build confidence, teach life skills, and create a low-pressure environment for young players to fall in love with the game! September 3, 2026

The meeting comes a day ahead of the first University of Missouri home football game of the season and just less than a year after three people were shot — and one killed — during 2025's Homecoming weekend.