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Trial rescheduled for Columbia man accused of killing mother's roommate with a hammer
The trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his mother’s roommate with a hammer in 2022. Adam Conner’s trial, originally scheduled to start on July 30, was scheduled for September 24, 2024, with a pretrial conference on September 16. Prosecutors charged him with Second...
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Danelle Prevette & Candace Hulsizer, "Silent Reading Party"
The brilliant minds behind Columbia's Toasty Goat Coffee Co. and Black Tea Bookshop - Danelle Prevette and Candace Hulsizer, respectively - have teamed up for an exciting new idea that avid and casual readers should consider participating in, a "silent reading party." July 25, 2024.
Missing Springfield man found dead in Camden County
A man who was recently reported as missing was found dead near a golf course on July 24. Brent L. Johnson, 58, of Springfield, was reported missing by his family on Monday morning. Camden County Deputies responded to Old Kinderhook Golf Course near the Lake of the Ozarks to investigate.
2024 Top 40 Mizzou Tigers: #35 through #31
This offseason, I am previewing the Missouri football season with a countdown of the Top 40 Most Important Tigers for the 2024 season. I wanted to highlight players with high potential that could raise the ceiling of the team, those with a proven track record that would be key cogs, and still find room to celebrate talented players in crowded rooms that could be the important Tigers of the future.
Saturday is your opportunity to weigh in on future of downtown Columbia’s McKinney building
The city of Columbia plans an interested parties meeting on Saturday morning to get your input on future uses of the historic McKinney building downtown. The interested parties meeting is Saturday from 10 to 11:30 am at the building, which is at 411 East Broadway. The city council approved the...
Getting the work done: The best study spaces around MU
When taking a stroll around the University of Missouri campus, which can be overwhelming at 1,262 acres, students may find it hard to find the perfect place to study. Among its nine libraries, dozens of study rooms in campus buildings, hundreds of benches and nearly 6,000 trees to perch under are nearly endless possibilities for a quiet study space. Downtown Columbia offers more options with coffee shops, restaurants, parks and other places to study.
Have fun, get fit at the Mizzou Student Recreation Center
New students attending the University of Missouri this fall and looking to get or stay fit can try the Student Recreation Center, also known as MizzouRec. The recreation center is almost 300,000 square feet and features an Olympic-sized lap pool. The Tiger Grotto is a highlight for some students, with a lazy river for students to relax as well as work out.
Ranked No. 10 in the ESPN Preseason Poll, Mizzou football eyes a national championship
Following an 11-2 season that ended with an eighth place finish in the AP poll and a 14-3 victory over perennial powerhouse Ohio State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, Missouri football will be looking to compete for a national championship in the 2024-25 season. With many of last year’s key...
Mizzou basketball hopes to bounce back from last year's disappointment
Last season was one to forget for the Missouri men’s basketball team. The team finished with an overall record of 8-24 and went winless in conference play for the first time in over a century. Despite the disappointment, coach Dennis Gates remained positive through the end of last season...
A weekend fire damaged one of Columbia's creative hubs. Here's how you can help
Art is not a luxury, but it can be a lean enterprise even in the best of times. Creators desire strong, sustainable relationships with patrons and engaged community members. A weekend fire at Orr Street Studios brought something like the worst of times to one of Columbia's creative hubs, and now the gallery...
Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioning
The Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center's inmate housing is still without air conditioning despite the Missouri General Assembly approving the funding for the installation more than a year ago. The post Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioning appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Married Missouri Police Officer Kills College Student He Was Having Affair with, Who Threatened To "Out" Him
Jesse Valencia of Kentucky made a grim prediction to his mother when he was just seven years old. “He said, ‘Mom, I’m not gonna live to be — very old.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna die at a very young age,’” his mom, Linda Valencia, told Dateline: Secrets Uncovered.
Columbia teen heads to trial in September for robbing drug dealer at gunpoint
A Columbia teen accused of attempting to rob his drug dealer at gunpoint will head to trial this fall. Anthony Smith, Jr., 18, is charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, first-degree robbery, and unlawful use of a weapon. On Wednesday, Smith was scheduled for a jury trial to begin September 17.
Chiefs Get Big Update on Scary Camp Injury
Chiefs Kingdom can breathe a collective sigh of relief after good news regarding WR Justin Watson's concerning injury that he suffered on Wednesday. A new video suggested the lower-leg ailment was worse than initially expected, but thankfully it appears Watson will only miss a handful of practices before he's back on the field. Considering how much Patrick Mahomes grew to trust him last year, this represents a huge win for Kansas City's offense.
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