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Meet LaVa Girls, mid-Missouri's new 6- and 7-year old sibling sensation
A cherished cassette single from the 1990s. A 7-inch vinyl release. A rocker like Eddie Vedder coaxing emotion from the strings of a ukulele. The music world resounds with examples of great sound coming from small packages. Mid-Missouri audiences have encountered yet more evidence with the recent debut of sister band LaVa...
Mizzou alumni makes her way to the big screen in new 'Twisters' movie
NEW BLOOMFIELD — A University of Missouri alumni made an appearance in the newly released movie "Twisters" which premiered July 19. Oklahoma's KFOR Morning Meteorologist Emily Sutton made a cameo as herself in the movie to give an important weather forecast. A long road led to this opportunity, and Sutton thanks the University of Missouri and KRCG 13's Chief Meteorologist Sharon Ray for helping her get to where she is today.
Ashland Garden Club Yard of the Month
The home of Erik and Stephanie Martinez @ 106 Brian Lane, located in Sunset Meadows subdivision, is a beautiful sight. Stephanie and Erik have lived @ the location since 2019. They are both pharmacists. Stephanie works here in Ashland at Kilgore’s. Erick is with Wal-Mart Pharmacy. They have three children....
This University of Missouri Grad Made a Cameo in ‘Twisters’
It appears that the movie "Twisters" will be the big blockbuster of the summer based on the box office from the first few weeks in theaters. Did you know a University of Missouri graduate made a severe weather cameo in that hit movie?. Great catch by KRCG 13 who noticed...
Here are 4 ways to have cool summer fun as Missouri temperatures climb
Once-moderate July temperatures are giving way to much hotter days. Columbia's high temperatures are expected to be in the 90s all week, with the apex likely coming midweek. If you're looking for a place to stay safe, cool down, and have a little fun, here are four ideas. ...
Downtown Columbia will soon experience the flavors of Ethiopian cuisine
Downtown diners will have another savory option when Mahi's Ethiopian Kitchen moves into Alley A. The restaurant will be moving into the space at 905 Alley A, No. 101 recently vacated by Big Mama Chim's Noodle House. Facebook posts from last week show the restaurant's signage above the door with a message...
Columbia opens first black-owned beauty supply store
Community members have a new place to pick up their beauty supplies, after Columbia welcomed its first black-owned beauty store. Beauty trap officially opened its doors on July 2. The store's owner, Sarah Brown, said she's had visions of opening her own business her entire life. "I've been having dreams...
'90s rockers Pavement are focus of new film. Creative team includes Mizzou professor
Influential indie-rockers Pavement soon will, in their way, rock Venice, Italy — and a University of Missouri faculty member helped the band get there. Filmmaker Alex Ross Perry's "Pavements" will play the upcoming Venice Film Festival, which runs Aug. 28-Sept. 7. The film was co-produced and edited by Robert Greene, who is filmmaker-in-chief...
Duck Tales: More than 1,000 rubber ducks take over local pool for a cause
Day Dreams Foundation is encouraging the community to come out Tuesday evening from 5:30 until 7 p.m to celebrate its 10 year anniversary with a good ole' poolside duck race. The classic Duck Derby serves as the foundation's summer fundraiser for youth scholarships. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., more than 1,000...
Q&A With Marilyn Hope Lake, Author of “Our Mothers’ Ghosts and Other Stories”
Marilyn Hope Lake, Ph.D., is a Columbia, MO author whose latest book is “Our Mothers’ Ghosts and Other Stories.” The book is a collection of 13 connected short stories that reveal the shared hopes and dreams, struggles and successes of women in one midwestern family throughout the 20th century. Lake is a former Mizzou faculty member in English and Business who has won many awards for her writing over the years. She was kind enough to take the time to be interviewed via email.
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