Columbia residents can register with the Boone County Clerk's Office online, in person or through the mail.

The housing market in Missouri picked up pace in May, as more homes were sold, prices increased and more properties became available in the month, according to the Missouri Realtors market statistics report.

The new conference center in Jefferson City is even closer to beginning construction.

A first contract in Columbia and a union vote in St. Louis come as Vibe Cannabis workers prepare for a July election

Illustrator Kamilla Sims has created murals for the Wichita Public Library, Exploration Place and local businesses. Saturday's work in Independence, Missouri, will be her largest yet.

Kansas City-based Frontier Schools is on track to open Columbia’s first charter school in the fall of 2027.

Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.

The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran.

Columbia's stand-up comedy scene hasn't been what is was ever since Deja Vu closed its doors for good in 2016. Enter The Atom Comedy Club. Co-founders Micah Jeffries and Darrell Bailey hope this new venture reestablishes a dedicated comedy culture through shows (for now) at Harpo's, with a long-term goal of opening a brick-and-mortar club. Catch the next show July 28! July 7, 2026

Multiple viewers called and emailed KOMU 8 Sunday afternoon concerned about their family members in the Jefferson City Correctional Center, which lost power Saturday following severe thunderstorms throughout mid-Missouri.

The District’s new Block by Block Safety Ambassadors - they're the ones in the bright orange shirts - will provide extra eyes on the streets, deescalate situations, and support bars and businesses. (They'll also check streetlights to help keep downtown safe and well lit!) Executive director Nickie Davis says the program is funded by MU, The District, and the City of Columbia. July 6, 2026

Each ward will hold an informational meeting for residents about a proposed public safety sales tax.

Ameren Missouri filed a request to raise rates by about 10%. The new rate would take effect in mid-2027.

Tick bite prevention is top of mind for lots of Missourians this summer, but as KBIA’s Rebecca Smith reports, there’s one highly fatal tickborne illness that could impact — your cat.