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Conservative lawmakers, activists want Homeland Security's Mayorkas to resign, too
(The Center Square) - U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and other conservatives are calling on Alejandro Mayorkas, the head of the Department of Homeland Security, to resign in the wake of the resignation of the head of the Secret Service. Hawley made his remarks in the wake of the resignation of Kimberly Cheatle on Tuesday as the director of the U.S. Secret Service. Cheatle was lambasted for vague answers before the Congressional Oversight Committee Hearing on Monday related to security failues before the attempted...
Blood donations are urgently needed for patients in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is down to less than a day of blood for area patients, and it's urging eligible donors to give as soon as possible. This marks the most severe shortage in over two years, according to Michelle Teter, spokesperson for CBCO. The blood bank is calling it "an emergency need."
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
Jesse James Missouri Farm, Grave and Home He Was Assassinated In
Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
Trial rescheduled for Hartsburg man accused of fatally stabbing father
A Boone County man charged with murdering his father two years ago will head to trial next spring. Collin Knight, 25, of Hartsburg, had been scheduled for a jury trial to begin next March. But because of unavailability of the Division 4 courtroom, his trial has been rescheduled for February 25, 2025, with a backup date of April 22.
What's Going Around: Lake injuries
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KY3) - A fun day on the lake can take a quick turn if you’re not careful. “There’s a myriad of injuries that happen along the lake, near docks or on a boat or personal watercraft, we’re seeing quite a bit right now,” said Phillip Gilliam, a physician assistant at Lake Regional Health System.
Orr Street Studios establishes GoFundMe to help studio & artists recover from weekend fire
A GoFundMe page has been established to help local artists recover from a weekend fire in Columbia. The fire was reported early Sunday morning behind Orr Street Studios. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. According to the GoFundMe page, the fire displaced eight artists and damaged their artwork...
Ragtag Cinema hosting 40th-anniversary screening of 'The Terminator'
There's never a bad day or a wrong way to honor Ragtag Cinema. But Columbia's indie moviehouse offers a special celebration this Thursday when it joins sibling theaters in marking Art House Theater Day. Participating venues will offer a one-night-only 40th-anniversary 4K restoration screening of "The Terminator," a blockbuster with enduring aesthetic appeal. This presentation...
Love to cosplay? Columbia Public Library hosts mini-convention
Take your hero or alter ego public next week when Columbia Public Library hosts Cosplay Con. The event, to be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, offers participants a chance to dress as their "favorite character, be it superhero, anime, sci-fi or your own original persona," according to a library event description. The dress-up fun is open to patrons of all ages. ...
Replacing Schrader: Here’s how Missouri football’s running backs shape up for fall camp
There’s a Cody Schrader-sized hole in Columbia. Missouri football enters the 2024 season without one of its all-time greats at running back, as Schrader, who set the Tigers’ single-season record with 1,627 rushing yards last season, heads to the NFL on an undrafted free agent deal to the San Francisco 49ers. Schrader was more...
New York City native opens vegan café in downtown Columbia
City of Columbia officials recently marked the grand opening of a new café downtown during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. More Vegan Café, located at 4622 North Main St., officially opened in March in the...
Cherng family commits $5 million to University of Missouri
The University of Missouri has announced a $5 million commitment from alumni Andrew and Peggy Cherng through the Panda Charitable Family Foundation in support of scholarships and programming at the university’s Honors College. The gift from the founders of Panda Express nearly doubles their giving to their alma mater...
Mizzou, UMKC to lead National Science Foundation research protection effort in the Midwest
Investment aimed at safeguarding the U.S. research enterprise. The University of Missouri and the University of Missouri-Kansas City will lead one of five regional centers for a new research security effort sponsored by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act through the National Science Foundation. The NSF announced a five-year, $67...
Former Battle, Mizzou catcher Tre Morris named Tolton baseball coach
Former Tolton baseball coach Ehrich Chick didn’t go far to land his new job, and the Trailblazers didn’t look far to find his successor. Former Battle and Mizzou catcher Tre Morris will take over at Tolton, the school confirmed via its athletics account on X.
Columbia woman receives probation for nailing man in basement
A Columbia woman who nailed a man shut in a basement pleads down to one of the three charges filed against her. Alexis Fenton had been charged with third-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, and third-degree kidnapping. She pleaded guilty Monday to the domestic assault charge and was sentenced to five years supervised probation. If Fenton violates her probation, she faces four years in prison.
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