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More than 150 homeless veterans in Columbia now have permanent housing thanks to the VA’s “Getting Veterans Off the Street” initiative. The program continues to grow in mid-Missouri as local landlords join in support, expanding the reach of this housing-first approach.
Over 150 homeless veterans find permanent housing in Columbia through the VA
Veterans Affairs helped to connect homeless veterans with local property owners as part of a national initiative.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
More than 150 homeless veterans in Columbia now have permanent housing thanks to the VA’s “Getting Veterans Off the Street” initiative. The program continues to grow in mid-Missouri as local landlords join in support, expanding the reach of this housing-first approach.
Federal officials released the names of 19 people indicted in last month’s Operation Brightside sweep in Columbia, most facing federal firearm charges after prior felony convictions. Three additional defendants were charged in a separate drug trafficking indictment.
What we know about the people indicted after the Operation Brightside sweep
The U.S. Attorney General's office released the names of the 19 individuals arrested during the sweep.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Federal officials released the names of 19 people indicted in last month’s Operation Brightside sweep in Columbia, most facing federal firearm charges after prior felony convictions. Three additional defendants were charged in a separate drug trafficking indictment.
Root Cellar will stay open under new ownership, with plans to renovate, expand its offerings and continue its community-focused mission. The market will close Dec. 13 for updates and reopen in early March.
Root Cellar will stay open under new leadership
Root Cellar was set to close in December due to Trump administration cuts.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Root Cellar will stay open under new ownership, with plans to renovate, expand its offerings and continue its community-focused mission. The market will close Dec. 13 for updates and reopen in early March.
On today's front page:
— Abortion rights continue back-and-forth saga
— Second charter school eyes Columbia
— Quick turnaround for personal property tax payments
— The next I-70 project portion set to begin in 2026
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— Abortion rights continue back-and-forth saga
— Second charter school eyes Columbia
— Quick turnaround for personal property tax payments
— The next I-70 project portion set to begin in 2026
Subscribers can view the e-edition at: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On today's front page:
— Abortion rights continue back-and-forth saga
— Second charter school eyes Columbia
— Quick turnaround for personal property tax payments
— The next I-70 project portion set to begin in 2026
Subscribers can view the e-edition at: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
— Abortion rights continue back-and-forth saga
— Second charter school eyes Columbia
— Quick turnaround for personal property tax payments
— The next I-70 project portion set to begin in 2026
Subscribers can view the e-edition at: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
On today's front page:
— Ballet academy debuts 'Nutcracker'
— School choice program is on pace with other states
— Stephens College buys Nourish Café & Market
— City meter rates north of Elm Street to increase
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— Ballet academy debuts 'Nutcracker'
— School choice program is on pace with other states
— Stephens College buys Nourish Café & Market
— City meter rates north of Elm Street to increase
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On today's front page:
— Ballet academy debuts 'Nutcracker'
— School choice program is on pace with other states
— Stephens College buys Nourish Café & Market
— City meter rates north of Elm Street to increase
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
— Ballet academy debuts 'Nutcracker'
— School choice program is on pace with other states
— Stephens College buys Nourish Café & Market
— City meter rates north of Elm Street to increase
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
A debate is happening across college and professional sports about whether artificial turf puts athletes at greater risk, particularly for lower-extremity injuries.
Athletes, leagues raise concerns about artificial turf and injuries
Experts discuss implications of whether or not artificial turf puts athletes at greater risk for lower extremity injuries.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A debate is happening across college and professional sports about whether artificial turf puts athletes at greater risk, particularly for lower-extremity injuries.
The city of Columbia launched a page on the city website to gather public input on the proposed pedestrian safety ordinance until Jan. 23
City begins to collect public input on median ordinance
The public can provide input on the ordinance until Jan. 23. The Columbia City Council will consider it again on Feb. 2.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The city of Columbia launched a page on the city website to gather public input on the proposed pedestrian safety ordinance until Jan. 23
The Columbia City Council unanimously approved initial plans to build a new building on the same site as the former recycling facility after an EF1 tornado destroyed the building in April.
Council approves reconstruction of recycling facility decimated by tornado
Columbia City Council moved construction of new recycling infrastructure further at its Monday night meeting.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Columbia City Council unanimously approved initial plans to build a new building on the same site as the former recycling facility after an EF1 tornado destroyed the building in April.
A juvenile is believed to be in stable condition following a gunshot wound to the face.
Juvenile is believed to be stable following shooting
The 15-year-old has been taken to a local hospital and is stable, according to a Boone County Sheriff's Office post.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A juvenile is believed to be in stable condition following a gunshot wound to the face.
On today's front page:
— Columbia gets first taste of winter
— Experts raise concerns over increased injuries on turf
— Council approves reconstruction of recycling facility
— How Columbia deals with code violations
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— Columbia gets first taste of winter
— Experts raise concerns over increased injuries on turf
— Council approves reconstruction of recycling facility
— How Columbia deals with code violations
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On today's front page:
— Columbia gets first taste of winter
— Experts raise concerns over increased injuries on turf
— Council approves reconstruction of recycling facility
— How Columbia deals with code violations
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
— Columbia gets first taste of winter
— Experts raise concerns over increased injuries on turf
— Council approves reconstruction of recycling facility
— How Columbia deals with code violations
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
Mizzou Women’s basketball takes down Northwestern following a great shooting performance from Grace Slaughter. This defeat was Northwestern’s first of the 2025 season.
Mizzou women ride hot shooting to beat Northwestern in Florida
Junior Grace Slaughter had a career game and the Tigers shot lights-out from 3-point range, blowing past the previously unbeaten Wildcats.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Mizzou Women’s basketball takes down Northwestern following a great shooting performance from Grace Slaughter. This defeat was Northwestern’s first of the 2025 season.
Mizzou volleyball will miss the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2022. The Tigers finished the year with a 17-11 record & a 8-7 conference record.
Mizzou volleyball misses NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022
Missouri failed to receive a bid to the NCAA Volleyball Tournament for the first time since Dawn Sullivan joined the program for the 2023 season. The Tigers patiently waited, residing
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December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Mizzou volleyball will miss the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2022. The Tigers finished the year with a 17-11 record & a 8-7 conference record.
Sports betting in Missouri officially goes live Monday and Jacob Tukker gives analysis on what people can expect among sportsbook over the next couple of days.
Sports betting goes live Monday: Sports celebrities and promotions abound
Missourians who want to get in on the action can also sign up for last-minute promotions at online sportsbooks before Monday.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Sports betting in Missouri officially goes live Monday and Jacob Tukker gives analysis on what people can expect among sportsbook over the next couple of days.
Eli Drinkwitz signed the dotted line on a new extension to remain Mizzou’s head football coach. However, SEC coaching carousel continued to spin and many schools have now found their new coach.
SEC carousel spins, but Drinkwitz stays put as five conference jobs fill up
Five SEC programs made coaching changes Sunday. Missouri didn’t. With Eli Drinkwitz extended, the Tigers now prepare to face a wave of new coaches across the next SEC cycle.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Eli Drinkwitz signed the dotted line on a new extension to remain Mizzou’s head football coach. However, SEC coaching carousel continued to spin and many schools have now found their new coach.
A 60-year age gap hasn’t stopped Sofia Lovelace and Ruth Hollister from becoming close friends at Columbia’s Knotty Goat, where a revived love for knitting is bringing generations together.
Not your grandmother's hobby anymore: Making clothes is cool again
Sofia Lovelace and Ruth Hollister have been friends despite an age gap of 60. But one thing brings them together — knitting.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A 60-year age gap hasn’t stopped Sofia Lovelace and Ruth Hollister from becoming close friends at Columbia’s Knotty Goat, where a revived love for knitting is bringing generations together.
Columbia is preparing to rebuild its tornado-destroyed recycling facility for $3.6 million as the City Council weighs the plan Monday, along with new sidewalk construction and fire service agreements.
Rebuilding the city's recycling facility on docket for Monday council meeting
The construction of a pre-engineered metal building would cost the city an estimated $3.6 million.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Columbia is preparing to rebuild its tornado-destroyed recycling facility for $3.6 million as the City Council weighs the plan Monday, along with new sidewalk construction and fire service agreements.
Hundreds of bulldogs and their handlers filled Columbia this week as the Bulldog Club of America’s national show brought lots of acts, grooming prep and a Best of Breed win for Karma’s Moonshadow.
Bedecked bulldogs compete for best-in-show at the national bulldog show
The Bulldog Club of America’s National Specialty Show made its way to Columbia for the clubs 131st show.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hundreds of bulldogs and their handlers filled Columbia this week as the Bulldog Club of America’s national show brought lots of acts, grooming prep and a Best of Breed win for Karma’s Moonshadow.
Annie Harmon works amid the charming and intriguing items that create the ambiance of a garden filled with natural wonders.
Celestial Body Natural Arts: Crystals, clothing and skin care products in Boonville
Annie Harmon works amid the charming and intriguing items that create the ambiance of a garden filled with natural wonders.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Annie Harmon works amid the charming and intriguing items that create the ambiance of a garden filled with natural wonders.
On today's front page:
— Tigers end regular season with a win
— Sports betting legal in Missouri on Monday
— Risks of sports gambling, legal or not
— Missouri farmers' steps after defunding
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
— Tigers end regular season with a win
— Sports betting legal in Missouri on Monday
— Risks of sports gambling, legal or not
— Missouri farmers' steps after defunding
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
November 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On today's front page:
— Tigers end regular season with a win
— Sports betting legal in Missouri on Monday
— Risks of sports gambling, legal or not
— Missouri farmers' steps after defunding
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
— Tigers end regular season with a win
— Sports betting legal in Missouri on Monday
— Risks of sports gambling, legal or not
— Missouri farmers' steps after defunding
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
On today's front page:
— Kids find a voice at center for youth
— Initiative reforms face off at ballot
— School markets aim to make food accessible to CPS families
— Federal ruling on new map to come in December
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
— Kids find a voice at center for youth
— Initiative reforms face off at ballot
— School markets aim to make food accessible to CPS families
— Federal ruling on new map to come in December
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On today's front page:
— Kids find a voice at center for youth
— Initiative reforms face off at ballot
— School markets aim to make food accessible to CPS families
— Federal ruling on new map to come in December
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
— Kids find a voice at center for youth
— Initiative reforms face off at ballot
— School markets aim to make food accessible to CPS families
— Federal ruling on new map to come in December
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
On today's front page:
— Food bank hosts its 24th food drive
— H-1B visa fee won't impact many Mizzou students
— Former MUPD officer sues, claims unlawful firing
— Former women's hospital to serve outpatient demands
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
— Food bank hosts its 24th food drive
— H-1B visa fee won't impact many Mizzou students
— Former MUPD officer sues, claims unlawful firing
— Former women's hospital to serve outpatient demands
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On today's front page:
— Food bank hosts its 24th food drive
— H-1B visa fee won't impact many Mizzou students
— Former MUPD officer sues, claims unlawful firing
— Former women's hospital to serve outpatient demands
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
— Food bank hosts its 24th food drive
— H-1B visa fee won't impact many Mizzou students
— Former MUPD officer sues, claims unlawful firing
— Former women's hospital to serve outpatient demands
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/
The Food Bank works with partners across Missouri to provide food for the community.
More than a Food Bank: Auxiliary resources help sustain the most vulnerable
The Food Bank partners with 67 different vendors who provide support in health care, housing, education and more.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Food Bank works with partners across Missouri to provide food for the community.
Walter Montejo, 27, was sentenced to four years in prison.
Truck driver sentenced to four years in prison after killing two women on I-70
Walter Montejo was driving an 18-wheeler in 2024 when his semi vaulted across the median and crushed a U-Haul near Columbia.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Walter Montejo, 27, was sentenced to four years in prison.
In a felony warrant sweep across Columbia, federal and local law enforcement officers made 33 arrests, last week.
Warrant sweep dubbed 'Operation Brightside' leads to 33 arrests in Columbia
Columbia police and federal officials shared more information about the arrests made in Columbia late last week.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In a felony warrant sweep across Columbia, federal and local law enforcement officers made 33 arrests, last week.
The art mobile is run by Jabberwocky Studios and offers widespread access to arts and crafts by eliminating barriers such as expenses and transportation.
'A universal language': Jabberwocky Studios brings art to neighborhoods
Jabberwocky Studios runs the art mobile, which brings free art lessons to kids across Columbia.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The art mobile is run by Jabberwocky Studios and offers widespread access to arts and crafts by eliminating barriers such as expenses and transportation.