A 911 service outage Wednesday in the mid-Missouri region was tied to a Brightspeed outage, Boone County Joint Communications said.

Daniel Boone Regional Library's One Read program is celebrating 25 years. The author of "Remarkably Bright Creatures" will give a talk Sept. 22.

Two Columbia residents are among finalists for the first Neighbor of the Year award. Online voting is available through Sept. 21.

United States Exercise Tiger Foundation marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a memorial service Friday in Columbia.

Paul Wagner will serve on the CPS board through at least April after his appointment following a board application and interview process.

Comments on social media expressed dismay and anger over planned redevelopment of Katy Station, where Shiloh Bar and Grill operates.

Progressive political commentator Tony Michaels decided to take a step back from the "outrage machine" to create a new fictional storytelling program.

Students at each University of Missouri System campus may have to take an AI course as part of general education requirements.

Students at each University of Missouri System campus will be expected to take a course in AI as part of general education requirements.

A Harrisburg woman who provided breakfast to community members has drawn national attention after the county reacted to a public health complaint.

Autumn leaves will take a few weeks to reach their peak in and around Columbia. Here's what to know about enjoying fall colors in Missouri.

The high temps won't magically go away for Labor Day after a nearly weeklong heat advisory for Columbia and Boone County.

Concerts, films, a conservation expo and more are happening in and near Columbia this September, with Mid-MO PrideFest closing out the month.

MAP scores have improved since last year and over five years, but certain student groups are advancing at a slower pace than the entire student body.

Mounting national criticism and what Columbia police say is online misinformation has led the department to update its Flock transparency portal.

Anniversary fundraisers, a taco fest and even a rescheduled book fair are part of a full calendar of things to do in August in and around Columbia.

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and state Sen. Rick Brattin, a congressional candidate, expanded financial threats after an LGBTQ-themed story time.

Several videos circulating on social media show a downtown Columbia altercation with individuals fighting and police trying to stop them.

Bridge No. 9 on the MKT trail near the A.L. Gustin Golf Course will be replaced this winter after a council vote was held Monday.

The Columbia City Council as part of a series of public hearings Monday will review all planned 2027 capital projects.

Missouri Task force 1, other teams with Boone County Fire Protection District were deployed for search and rescue operations in southeast Missouri.

Missouri Task Force 1, which conducts search and rescue operations, was deployed July 10 to Sikeston after flooding there.

The Missouri Symphony and its partner Missouri Makes Music have spearheaded a project to record the music of lesser-known but influential composers.

America is 250 years old and a multitude of celebrations are planned nationwide. Here's what's happening in and around Columbia.

An updated school resource officer contract is under consideration by Columbia schools in partnership with the city, which will vote first.

The short film "Marigold" is a hopeful look at a Missouri family's history and encourages others to record their family's stories.

Three community entities took 10 months and set ambitious goals to form The Shops at Sharp End by early 2024. It has not performed as well as hoped.

A group called No New Jail Boone County argues the county has not done its due diligence in proposing a sales tax to build a new county jail.

At a forum Wednesday, Columbia residents shared ideas for how the city should improve in the next few years. Another forum will be held next week.

People looking for things to do in Columbia this June can choose among events including Art in the Park, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride events and more.

Looking for things to do in the Columbia area in May? Here are concerts, shows, festivals and more happening this month.

Columbia has several independently owned bookstores, and a few of them are offering special deals or sales to mark Indie Bookstore Day on April 25.

A decision by the Columbia schools board to not renew chief equity officer Carla London's contract concerns those served by her office.

A charter school application by Frontier Schools was approved by the state board of education for Columbia, prompting a response by Columbia schools.

The Columbia school board will vote on a new teacher contract Monday with a $1,400 base pay raise and calendar changes.

Animal control took nearly 500 reports of animal bites last year. Numbers have increased since 2021 and may be related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A definition, development zone and conditional permitting were the first steps the Columbia City Council took to regulate data centers.

Mizzou is canceling designated funding for five student groups that served minorities, citing a threatened loss of federal funding.

Springtime is awash with growth and creativity in Columbia. This includes the Unbound Book Festival and many other events in April.

Advocacy group IN•TACT recently hosted a Trans Day of Visibility celebration, which included music acts and a name blessing ceremony.

Columbia has a full slate of Easter egg hunts happening, as well as a few places planning Easter brunches. Here's where to find them.

A revenue guarantee from the Columbia City Council will be tapped only if American Airlines does not achieve the same amount over a one-year contract.

The city's second annual community summit will help inform work on the updated strategic plan.

With state revenue expected to decline, Columbia Public Schools already is looking at budget reductions for future years.

A judge ruled Missouri Charter Public School Association cannot intervene as a defendant in Columbia Public Schools' lawsuit against the state.

Catherine Walz recently turned 100 and celebrated with family in Columbia. She says being close to her family is the reason for her longevity.