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Columbia Missouri News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Columbia Missouri News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Columbia and Mid-Missouri. From local government and business developments to the University of Missouri, healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, and community events across Boone County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Missouri's most dynamic and…
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Man Arrested in Cheryl Gravitt's Murder | Columbia Missouri News
Christopher Viley, 51, has been arrested in connection with the July 4th murder of 57-year-old Cheryl Gravitt, following a brief standoff in Moberly. Charged…
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New Welcome Center Boosts Local Food | Columbia Missouri News
A brand new $6 million Welcome Center in Agriculture Park officially opens, marking the culmination of an 11-year vision to transform Boone County’s food…
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Imagination Library Under Threat | Columbia Missouri News
Dolly Parton’s beloved Imagination Library, which sends free books to kids monthly to spark a lifelong love of reading, is under threat as the state plans…
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Imagination Library Funding Cut Sparks Outcry | Columbia Missouri News
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a beloved program sending free books to kids monthly to ignite early literacy, is facing a major setback after the state…
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700lbs of Drugs Seized at Juggalo Festival | Columbia Missouri News
Camden County Sheriff’s Office pulls off massive drug bust at Gathering of the Juggalos, seizing over 700 pounds of weed, coke, and meth worth more than $1…
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700lbs of Drugs Seized at Juggalo Festival | Columbia Missouri News
Camden County authorities pulled off a massive drug bust at the Gathering of the Juggalos, seizing over 700 pounds of weed, coke, and meth worth more than $1…
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Mass Drug Bust at Juggalo Festival | Columbia Missouri News
Over the weekend, law enforcement pulled off a massive bust at the Gathering of the Juggalos in Camden County, seizing more than 700 pounds of drugs—including…
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700lbs of Drugs Seized at Juggalo Festival | Columbia Missouri News
Camden County Sheriff’s Office hit big at the Gathering of the Juggalos, seizing over 700 pounds of drugs—including weed, cocaine, and meth—with street value…
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700+ Pounds Seized at Festival | Columbia Missouri News
Camden County Sheriff’s Office pulled off a jaw-dropping bust at the Gathering of the Juggalos, seizing over 700 pounds of weed, coke, and meth—worth a million…
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Gathering of the Juggalos Drug Bust | Columbia Missouri News
Law enforcement pulled off a massive bust at the Gathering of the Juggalos, seizing over 700 pounds of drugs—including marijuana, cocaine, and meth—worth more…
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700lbs of Drugs Seized at Juggalo Festival | Columbia Missouri News
Over 700 pounds of drugs—including marijuana, cocaine, and meth—were seized at the Gathering of the Juggalos, leading to ten arrests and an estimated street…
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700lbs of Drugs Seized at Juggalo Festival | Columbia Missouri News
Over 700 pounds of drugs—including cocaine, meth, and weed—were seized at the Gathering of the Juggalos, with ten arrests made and a street value exceeding $1…
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First Day at Eagle Bluffs Elementary | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia Public Schools kicked off the year with over 18,000 students returning—and a brand new Eagle Bluffs Elementary School welcoming its first class…
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Ashland’s Cattlemen Days Rodeo Returns | Columbia Missouri News
Ashland, Missouri is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host its legendary Cattlemen Days Rodeo, a fall tradition that draws crowds from across the…
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NCAA Bans Pro Players from Returning | Columbia Missouri News
The NCAA just dropped a major rule: no pro players allowed back in college sports. Designed to level the playing field, it bans any athlete who’s played…
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SEC Bans Pro Players from College Sports | Columbia Missouri News
The SEC just slammed the door shut on a major loophole in college sports: pros can’t come back to play collegiately. Effective Tuesday, this new NCAA-wide rule…
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SEC Bans Pro Athletes from Returning to College | Columbia Missouri News
The NCAA just dropped a major rule: once you go pro, you can’t come back to college sports. Designed to keep the game fair and level the playing field, this…
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SEC Bans Pro Players from College Sports | Columbia Missouri News
The SEC just dropped a major rule: no pro players allowed back in college sports. It’s sweeping across all NCAA teams, designed to level the playing field and…
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SEC Bans Pros from College Sports | Columbia Missouri News
The SEC just dropped a major rule: no more college eligibility for athletes who’ve played professionally. This sweeping policy, aimed at leveling the playing…
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Hotline Silent on Short-Term Rental Complaints | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia’s 24/7 short-term rental hotline has been silent since launch—zero calls despite city pushes and known neighborhood complaints. Officials admit…
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Trump Admin vs Kennedy Center Renos | Columbia Missouri News
The Trump administration is flexing its muscle over renovations at the Kennedy Center, warning they’ll take “all necessary actions” to ensure public safety if…
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Kennedy Center Faces Administration Pressure | Columbia Missouri News
The Trump administration is threatening to demolish the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts unless it halts renovations, claiming safety violations…
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AI’s Hidden Energy Cost | Columbia Missouri News
AI’s explosive growth is heating up the planet—literally. Behind every chatbot and algorithm are massive data centers guzzling natural gas, sparking…
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Columbia’s Rental Complaint Line: Still Silent | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia, Missouri’s new short-term rental complaint line has been silent since launch—zero calls so far. Designed to tackle neighborhood issues like noise and…
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Mizzou’s Start Day Gets a Makeover | Columbia Missouri News
Mizzou and Columbia are rethinking their big, crowd-packed Start Day tradition this year—weighing options like pushing it back, going fully virtual, or hosting…
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Childcare Costs Crisis in Missouri | Columbia Missouri News
Childcare in Missouri is hitting a breaking point—Columbia leads the state with nearly $13,000 annual costs, far outpacing rural areas and even major metros…
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MoDOT Road Work in Callaway County | Columbia Missouri News
Missouri’s DOT is hitting the roads in Callaway County starting May 15th for two weeks of preventative maintenance—patching cracks and sealing holes on Routes…
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Tiger Walk Marks Fresh Start at Mizzou | Columbia Missouri News
Freshmen stride through history at Mizzou’s iconic Tiger Walk, kicking off their college journey with pride, music, and sweet tradition — all part of a week…
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Fall at Harpo's Bar Sparks Emergency | Columbia Missouri News
A惊魂夜：Harpos Bar and Grill突发坠楼事故，警消紧急出动！目击者称有人从阳台跌落需急救，虽细节尚不明朗，但现场响应之迅速已说明事态严重。事发地本是放松欢聚之所，意外却瞬间改变一切——安全无小事，调查正持续进行中，愿伤者早日康复，后续更新随时跟进。 Listen in comfort:Get a…
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Glowing Bikes, Bonfires, and Community | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia’s Kaleidospoke turns night rides into a dazzling spectacle—bikers deck out their bikes with lights and glow sticks for a four-mile trek from Flat…
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Missouri Youth Farming Funded by Sale | Columbia Missouri News
Missouri’s Sale of Champions just smashed records, raising $385,000 to fuel youth ag programs—proof that communities are rallying behind the next generation of…
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Finishing Jack’s Legacy One Model at a Time | Columbia Missouri News
In a heartfelt tribute, a scale-modeling club in Columbia is honoring their late founding member Jack Andrewson by finishing the four hundred unfinished kits…
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Columbia Seeks Developer for Vacant Lot | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia’s eyeing a major comeback for the long-vacant Shops at Sharp End, a 1.3-acre site since 2015, and wants bold new plans from developers to turn it into…
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Family Fun Fest Explores Careers | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia Parks and Recreation kicked off summer with a vibrant Family Fun Fest at Albert-Oakland Park, where kids explored career paths through hands-on…
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Columbia’s Latest Updates and Mysteries | Columbia Missouri News
A Columbia man vanished over the weekend, prompting an urgent public appeal for tips as authorities race to locate him. Meanwhile, a mysterious flying object…
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Earn Cash by Donating Native Seeds | Columbia Missouri News
Missouri’s conservation crew is paying you to collect native tree and shrub seeds—acorns, walnuts, red cedar—for their massive state nursery that grows five…
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Plant Native Seeds, Earn Cash | Columbia Missouri News
Missouri’s conservation crew is rallying the public to help plant the future—by buying native tree and shrub seeds like acorns and red cedar, which they’ll use…
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Douglass High School Safety Update | Columbia Missouri News
Douglass High School was placed on lockdown after a potential threat was reported, but authorities swiftly cleared the campus after a thorough assessment—no…
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Mizzou Scholars Caddie at BMW Championship | Columbia Missouri News
When Chick Evans Jr. founded the Evans Scholars Foundation in 1930, he dreamed of giving back to golf—and to kids who needed a shot at college. Today, the…
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Cam Newton Inspires Mizzou Football | Columbia Missouri News
Cam Newton, former NFL MVP, dropped by Mizzou’s practice to inspire the team—showing up not just as a legend but as a mentor, sharing his gritty wisdom and…
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Craft and Cinema Under the Lights | Columbia Missouri News
Step into a movie theater where the lights dim just enough to see your hands—and your creativity. Ragtag Cinema’s “Craftcycle Cinema” lets you knit, crochet…
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Sea Lion Splash Canceled After Truck Wreck | Columbia Missouri News
The Sea Lion Splash is officially canceled for the 2026 Missouri State Fair after the truck transporting the sea lions was in a serious wreck in Boone…
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Columbia City Takes Action on Downtown Safety | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia City Takes Action on Downtown Safety | Columbia Missouri News
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Columbia Council Swears In New Rep | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia City Council gears up for a pivotal Monday meeting, set to swear in Sharon Jones as the new Fourth Ward rep at 6 PM — a major shift in local…
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Sharon Jones Takes Council Seat | Columbia Missouri News
Sharon Jones takes the stage as Columbia’s new Fourth Ward rep on City Council, set to be sworn in Monday night at 6 PM — a pivotal meeting shaping the city’s…
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Sunflower Spectacle at Mizzou South Farm | Columbia Missouri News
Sunflowers are blazing across the University of Missouri’s South Farm—thousands of them, stretching over 100 acres and lighting up Columbia through Labor Day…
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KFRU Layoffs and Local Headlines | Columbia Missouri News
KFRU radio just took a major hit—veteran hosts Simon Rose and Gaines are both let go after decades of service, sparking community sadness. Meanwhile, a sea…
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Old Airport Becomes Pilot Training Hub | Columbia Missouri News
Once a bustling airport terminal, the old Columbia hangar is now a pilot training hub—where future aviators master the skies in simulators and classrooms. This…
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Blood Shortage Crisis Demands Young Donors | Columbia Missouri News
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm over a critical blood shortage, driven by a sharp decline in young donors since early 2020. With fewer new…
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Old Airport Terminal Becomes Pilot School | Columbia Missouri News
An old airport terminal is getting a brand-new purpose: it’s becoming a pilot training school right where dreams of flight take off. As demand for pilots…
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Karoline Leavitt Steps Down, Joins Trump Campaign | Columbia Missouri News
Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House press secretary but staying close to the action—Trump announced she’s joining his campaign as a senior…
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Columbia PD Shares Flock Camera Data | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia PD just rolled out a major transparency upgrade: their Flock camera system now shares detailed license plate reader data via an open portal, letting…
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Mizzou Cancer Research Gets $1M Boost | Columbia Missouri News
University of Missouri’s School of Medicine just received a $1 million grant to supercharge its cancer research, validating its groundbreaking work and…
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Columbia Missourian Realigns Journalism Focus | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia Missourian is reshaping its journalism team, bringing in fresh talent and reassigning staff to deepen coverage of state government, higher education…
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Pickleball’s Surge Brings Injury Spike | Columbia Missouri News
Pickleball’s explosive rise is bringing a surprising downside: hospitals are seeing a surge in injuries, with Missouri leading the trend. As the sport explodes…
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Chicken Recall Alert in Missouri | Columbia Missouri News
A serious chicken product contamination alert is underway in Missouri, with health officials investigating potential risks tied to recently sold items. While…
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Clementine's Ice Cream Expansion | Columbia Missouri News
Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery is set to open a new Broadway location this Friday, bringing their signature small-batch, handcrafted ice cream to the…
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Missouri Chicken Recall Alert | Columbia Missouri News
A serious chicken product alert has been issued in Missouri over possible contamination—officials urge immediate caution and checks on recent purchases to…
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Chicken Alert, Jail Costs, and Heat | Columbia Missouri News
A health alert’s out for certain chicken products sold in Missouri—check your pantry if you’ve bought poultry lately. Cole County Sheriff warns rising costs…
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Boone Health vs Cardiologists in Legal Battle | Columbia Missouri News
Boone Health is suing cardiologists and Pulsepoint over alleged noncompete violations, demanding a court order to halt their work together—claiming it…