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Mizzou Hires Brad Loos as Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development
Former assistant basketball coach Brad Loos will be returning to the University of Missouri as the new Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development. With his extensive experience in building relationships over the years, Loos appears to be the ideal candidate for this role. The last time Loos was in Columbia,...
Trial scheduled for Columbia 1984 rape, assault case
The trial for the man accused of a rape and an attempted murder in 1984 has been scheduled. James F. Wilson was arrested in North Carolina in October 2020. At the time of Wilson's arrest, former Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones said the arrest was made after a detective ran DNA connected to the case.
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...
From casual play to professional peak, Dylan Frazier claims No. 1 in pickleball doubles
Columbia — Dylan Frazier’s beginning with pickleball was as unsuspecting as most people’s start with a new hobby. “We were visiting my grandparents in Punta Gorda, Florida. We needed something to do one afternoon so my mom took my dad and I to a recreation center,” Dylan recounted.
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...
Mizzou Football completes practice No. 3 of fall camp
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Football has officially closed the book on practice No. 3 of the team's 2024 fall camp. Eli Drinkwitz and company began the afternoon inside the Stephen's Indoor Facility for the open media period of practice before moving outside to the team's practice fields. You can watch...
Kansas City Fed hires new regional economist
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City appointed Jeremy Hill as its assistant vice president and regional executive.© Shutterstock In this role, Hill will serve as the bank’s regional economist for Kansas and Missouri, leading research initiatives regarding key industries and community issues that impact those states. Further, he will coordinate strategic outreach initiatives to […] The post Kansas City Fed hires new regional economist appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
Seymour man accused of stealing cattle from Missouri
HOWELL COUNTY, Mo. — A Seymour man is accused of stealing cattle from Missouri. Jordan Leisgang is indicted in Howell County, Missouri for receiving stolen property. According to authorities, a Howell County man helped purchase and transfer 450 head of cattle for Leisgang last August. After the delivery was made, Leisgang allegedly refused to pay for the cattle and ended communication with the man.
Cardinals' superstar appears to display lack of effort on back-to-back nights
For his entire career, Nolan Arenado has been known as one of the hardest workers in any given clubhouse. His defensive work is meticulous, his attention to detail is enviable, and his professionalism is contagious. There are few players over the last dozen years who can lay claim to being one of the best players in baseball, and Arenado has that mantle.
Jefferson City man arrested for alleged assault and attempting to set fire to home
A Jefferson City man was arrested for domestic assault and property damage on July 29. Demontae L. Stamps, of Jefferson City, was taken into custody on Monday for allegedly assaulting a victim and attempting to burn their residence down. The Jefferson City Police Department (JCPD) was told by the victim...
Bill Maher Thinks Travis Kelce Will ‘Dump’ Taylor Swift at Random: Claims Singer’s a ‘Little Old’ to Be Cheering on NFL Star at Games
Bill Maher wasn't asked but still offered his two cents on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship. The comedian, 68, predicted the Kansas City Chiefs star would "dump" the singer at random, RadarOnline.com can reveal. While Swift, 34, and Kelce, 34, are still going strong — with the NFL player following the pop star around the world while Swift's on her European leg of the Eras Tour — Maher felt strongly about Kelce being the one to end the romance. Maher shared his controversial opinion while interviewing internet star "Hawk Tuah Girl" Haley Welch, 21, on his Club Random podcast.In...
“Southern Living” names central Missouri town as a top affordable small town to live in
The mid-Missouri town of Fulton has been named as one of the 15 best affordable small towns to live in by “Southern Living” magazine. Fulton, which has about 13,000 residents, has two colleges and universities: Westminster and William Woods. It’s also home to the National Churchill Museum. Several U-S presidents and vice presidents have spoken there over the years, including Gerald Ford (R) and Hubert Humphrey (D). “Southern Living” magazine praises the town’s Brick district downtown, saying it has a thriving restaurant scene and nightlife and hosts community festivals.
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