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Reducing inefficiencies: Wright interns at PepsiCo
Meet Ellise Wright, a junior biomedical engineering student. She chose the major at Mizzou Engineering because of its cross-disciplinary reach and her ability to explore many facets of engineering, such as circuitry, mechanics, biology and chemistry, among others, through the program. “I took my first engineering-based class in high school...
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Danielle Burrow, Day Dreams Foundation, "Duck Derby 2024"
Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, July 30 as Day Dreams Foundation hosts its annual Duck Derby fundraiser at Albert Oakland Pool in Columbia! Board member Danielle Burrow says this fun family event is guaranteed to put a smile on your kiddo's face. July 26, 2024.
Columbia College hosts its annual Girls Who Game Camp
Columbia College hosted its annual Girls Who Game camp this week. The camp is in its sixth year of operation and provides young girls in middle and high school with knowledge and resources for the gaming community. Campers are coached by various eSports players, Columbia College students and other gamers....
QUESTION: Should local governments prioritize affordable housing?
America is in a housing crunch. This is also the case in Mid-Missouri, where the rising cost of living is helping to drive a greater need for affordable housing. However, there isn't enough to go around. The Columbia Housing Authority broke ground on a new complex Thursday, the same day...
University of Missouri grad loses hundreds to USPS text scam, shares cautionary tale
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It starts with a simple text message, and your money and personal information can disappear as soon as you open it. It happened to a University of Missouri grad when she received a USPS text message link. "The link looked legit to me," said Carolyn...
A Cardinals-Mets trade to fill St. Louis' outfield needs
The St. Louis Cardinals need some help from the right side of the plate. Their production against left-handed pitching has been lacking and the lineup is also very left-handed heavy. So, it makes sense why the Cardinals would want to balance some things out as the deadline approaches. Perhaps they could look to the New York Mets for a potential solution.
Skyy Moore could be on the outside looking in of the Chiefs active roster
Training camp season means it's also roster bubble season and even though, it is still very early there are many storylines to follow for the Kansas City Chiefs. Mainly, those storylines are going to be about the roster status of players on the bubble. The position group with the most...
Parma man facing enticement of child charge
PARMA, Mo. (KBSI) – A Parma man was arrested after the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Biker Against Predators. Kenneth W. Rye, 30, of Parma, faces charges of enticement of a child. The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Bikers Against Predators on...
Springfield fire marshal honors beloved, defunct businesses with hand-crafted T-shirts
What started as the search for an old T-shirt has blossomed into a thriving small business, all managed in the basement of Mark Phillips' home. Phillips, a Springfield fire marshal, is the owner of Springfield Lost and Found, a merchandise company that specializes in honoring defunct Springfield businesses. Established in November 2023, Springfield Lost and Found offers a vast selection of T-shirts with former Springfield business logos displayed on the front. Phillips designs and prints every T-shirt...
Joe Burrow is Better Than Patrick Mahomes
When people talk about the greatest quarterback in the NFL right now, the common answer is Patrick Mahomes. While Mahomes is phenomenal, he isn’t the best quarterback currently, that title actually belongs to Joe Burrow. Mahomes came into the NFL in 2017, and finally got the starting role in...
Higbee Woman Pleads Guilty To Years Long Embezzlement Scheme At Fayette Bank
A Higbee woman pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday, July 25, 2024, to stealing almost $2.4 million from customers at a Fayette Bank during a 15-year-long embezzlement scheme. According to a news release, Megan Lea Dougherty worked at the Fayette branch of Exchange Bank of Missouri and admitted to...
You’re Being Watched – FBI Warns Missouri About New ATM Attacks
Sometimes it feels like you need eyes in the back of your head to be safe doing anything with money anymore. That's true in regards to a new warning from the FBI to Missouri residents about new attacks at ATM's. Yahoo News shared the word from the FBI about an...
Missouri, Kentucky Weather: Showers and Storms Dominating the Weekend
Paducah, KY – Residents in Kentucky and Missouri should prepare for a wet weekend as isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through tonight. According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, better chances of rain and storms are anticipated from Saturday through Tuesday, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours.
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