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From Buffalo's Josh Allen facing Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, to Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts going up against Washingto...
01/25/2025

From Buffalo's Josh Allen facing Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, to Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts going up against Washington's Jayden Daniels, the NFL conference championship games are abundant with dual-threat quarterbacks.

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal joined officials in Jefferson City for the rollout of the app on Friday.
01/25/2025

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal joined officials in Jefferson City for the rollout of the app on Friday.

With the indoor season in full swing, coach Brett Halter is confident that the newly renovated indoor track facility wil...
01/25/2025

With the indoor season in full swing, coach Brett Halter is confident that the newly renovated indoor track facility will boost the Tigers this season, as well as in the hunt for future success.

With the indoor season in full swing, coach Brett Halter is confident that the newly renovated indoor track facility will boost the Tigers this season, as well as in the

No. 22 Missouri men's basketball enters the heart of its SEC slate, which features four straight clashes with AP Top 25 ...
01/25/2025

No. 22 Missouri men's basketball enters the heart of its SEC slate, which features four straight clashes with AP Top 25 teams, against No. 16 Ole Miss at 5 p.m. Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

No. 22 Missouri men's basketball enters the heart of its SEC slate, which features four straight clashes with AP Top 25 teams, against No. 16 Ole Miss at 5 p.m.

With Hy-Vee changing all in-store restaurants to Hy-Vee Market Grilles, Columbia's only Wahlburgers will shutter soon.
01/25/2025

With Hy-Vee changing all in-store restaurants to Hy-Vee Market Grilles, Columbia's only Wahlburgers will shutter soon.

The $300,000 grant for the Women in Trades program will expand the college's new highway construction training program.
01/24/2025

The $300,000 grant for the Women in Trades program will expand the college's new highway construction training program.

Columbia College got the sweep over Hannibal LaGrange in its basketball double header Thursday at the Southwell Complex.
01/24/2025

Columbia College got the sweep over Hannibal LaGrange in its basketball double header Thursday at the Southwell Complex.

Volunteers with 34 local vendors at Project Homeless Connect provided resources and assistance to homeless people in Col...
01/24/2025

Volunteers with 34 local vendors at Project Homeless Connect provided resources and assistance to homeless people in Columbia.

The herbicide maker has settled or been ordered to pay out billions tied to lawsuits claiming the weedkiller Roundup cau...
01/24/2025

The herbicide maker has settled or been ordered to pay out billions tied to lawsuits claiming the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer

The Tigers will also face Marshall, No. 20 Northwestern, Notre Dame and Iowa in the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic.
01/24/2025

The Tigers will also face Marshall, No. 20 Northwestern, Notre Dame and Iowa in the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic.

Ameren is asking state regulators for permission to increase bills by nearly 16%.
01/24/2025

Ameren is asking state regulators for permission to increase bills by nearly 16%.

Lindsay Mullenger will make her case before 'Shark Tank' judges at 7 p.m. Friday on ABC.
01/24/2025

Lindsay Mullenger will make her case before 'Shark Tank' judges at 7 p.m. Friday on ABC.

Three-time state champion senior Hank Benter and sophomore Luke Hayden look to carry Hickman wrestling to another memora...
01/24/2025

Three-time state champion senior Hank Benter and sophomore Luke Hayden look to carry Hickman wrestling to another memorable season, as the Kewpies host Battle, Rock Bridge and Tolton at the Hickman Tournament on Friday and Saturday.

Three-time state champion senior Hank Benter and sophomore Luke Hayden look to carry Hickman wrestling to another memorable season, as the Kewpies host Battle, Rock Bridge, Tolton and 20 others

The former combat veteran and TV host faces allegations of excessive drinking and aggressive actions toward women.
01/24/2025

The former combat veteran and TV host faces allegations of excessive drinking and aggressive actions toward women.

The charges stem from an alcohol-fueled evening in March 2023 when Jeffery Durbin and the woman returned to a hotel room...
01/24/2025

The charges stem from an alcohol-fueled evening in March 2023 when Jeffery Durbin and the woman returned to a hotel room.

President Trump is pardoning anti-abortion activists convicted in the 2020 invasion and blockade of a Washington clinic.
01/24/2025

President Trump is pardoning anti-abortion activists convicted in the 2020 invasion and blockade of a Washington clinic.

The Shrine Bowl will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and will be televised on NFL Network.
01/24/2025

The Shrine Bowl will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and will be televised on NFL Network.

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Tiger Kickoff Show: Halloween Edition
Tiger Kickoff Show: Halloween Edition

Since there's no Mizzou football game to cover this weekend, the "Tiger Kickoff Show" (or as it's known today, the "Terror Kickoff Show") crew - host Jacob Siciliano and panelists Adam Busack, Davis Wilson and Amelia Hurley - instead celebrate #Halloween on today's bye week edition of the show!

Reporter Annie Goldman checked in last night at the Columbia City Council meeting where the council passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Story by Lucy Valeski

Mizzou football, Marching Mizzou and the Golden Girls took the field Thursday for the Missouri football game against Murray State, and fans in the stands got to look up during halftime and see a performance by 300 synchronized drones. The University of Missouri’s first drone show is the creation of Sky Elements, a technical creative team based in Fort Worth, Texas, that has already produced 60% of the drone shows in the U.S.

For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA will send people to the moon to conduct research and facilitate further space exploration. Dylan Connell, a public affairs manager at NASA and alumnus of the University of Missouri, said the mission of Artemis is to send humans back to the moon, keep them there and get scientific samples. Video and story by: Mariia Novoselia/The Missourian

Breakdancing will have a grand introduction to a new, wider audience when it makes its debut today at the Paris Olympics. It is the only new sport to be added to the 2024 Paris Olympics. In Columbia, Missourian reporter Xander Lundblad spent time with a core group of accomplished dancers who plan to celebrate the debut with watch parties during the event and hope to bring attention to the sport. 🔗: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/breaking-debuts-today-in-paris-columbia-dancer-shows-off-his-moves/article_767fef38-447a-11ef-9ef7-1fc415a5c13f.html?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SND_scheduled_post

April 2024 solar eclipse
April 2024 solar eclipse

On Francis Quadrangle at MU, nearly 500 people put on solar eclipse glasses and watched the show this afternoon. Relive the moment with us in this time-lapse video. 😎 Video by Jack Toal

Residents of Boone County caucused at the Little Bonne Femme Church Saturday morning, with Donald Trump emerging as the winner. Read more at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/nation_world/donald-trump-wins-missouri-caucuses-michigan-and-idaho-republicans-will-also-weigh-in-on-2024/article_4ef57ebc-22c9-5e8f-bd8f-1a7cd5e4d990.html#tncms-source=Top%20Story

I-70 improvement project
I-70 improvement project

The Missouri Department of Transportation revealed their $2.8 billion plans for the Interstate 70 improvement project, including various new ramps, roundabouts and underpasses. Video produced by Madelyn Bonkoski, footage courtesy of MoDOT.

Mizzou football reacts to Cotton Bowl announcement in 2023
Mizzou football reacts to Cotton Bowl announcement in 2023

No. 9 Missouri will meet No. 7 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 in Arlington, Texas, the College Football Playoff selection committee announced Sunday. The Cotton Bowl matchup will mark the 13th meeting between Missouri and Ohio State. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/y8cnb477 Video and story by Wendell Shepherd Jr.

Missouri River Bridge explosion
Missouri River Bridge explosion

The I-70 Missouri River Bridge was demolished with an explosion this morning following a fog delay. Read more about the explosion and reaction of spectators: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/modot-detonates-old-i-70-rocheport-bridge/article_d65939e0-4e90-11ee-afa1-9fc8ad409003.html?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SND_scheduled_post

Are you smarter than a speller?
Are you smarter than a speller?

Are you smarter than a speller? 🐝 Check out what happens when we ask Mizzou students to spell words used in previous years of the Columbia Missourian Regional Spelling Bee.

2022 Missourian Progress Awards
2022 Missourian Progress Awards

We had such a great time celebrating our Progress Award winners. Here's a recap of the evening. You can read all about the winners: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/special_section/progress/?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SND_scheduled_post

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