The sixth annual Pettis County Pride Picnic is happening tomorrow/Saturday – despite recent legislative efforts targeting LGBTQ+ Missourians and the pride fest in nearby Marshall being canceled due to safety concerns.

There are more than 37,000 federal employees in the state of Missouri that could be impacted, as well as certain state agencies’ funding.

Missourians have lost more than $92 million to scams this year, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Cynthia Martin grew up and still lives in very rural Missouri. She’s a transgender woman that began transitioning later in life – as she approached 40. She spoke about some of the challenges she’s faced and about her hopes for her future.

A groundbreaking portable tool that can immediately identify evidence of a concussion is being developed by University of Missouri researchers.

Columbia Fire Department Chief Brian Schaeffer said the software wipes all personal information, including names and procedures performed on callers to protect privacy.

A headline-grabbing study touting apple cider vinegar for weight loss has been retracted. Other claims for the internet-famous remedy are also under fire.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Minnesota Public Radio listener Erin Rhode of Plymouth, Minnesota along with Weekend Edition Puzzle Master Will Shortz.

Gen Z protesters from Indonesia and Nepal to Madagascar and Morocco, are rallying behind an unexpected banner: a grinning skull in a straw hat.

We're at Fleet Feet in Columbia talking to owner Nancy Yaeger about how the store uses advanced technology to properly fit customers with the right shoes based on their individual foot characteristics and needs. Nancy also highlights the store's involvement with local school athletic programs, offering discounts and support for cross-country and track teams. August 22, 2025

The Legion of Black Collegians posted a statement to Instagram calling the university's decision "a deliberate act of erasure."

An investigation continues into how the person contracted the illness.

The calendar says it's Thursday, but in our studio it's Saturday night at the club thanks to a performance from Columbia-based DJ Devin "KvreeM" Goins! Feel the beats, feel the vibe, just enjoy. August 21, 2025

A remodel of the previous Columbia Regional Airport terminal is complete.

The official district-wide student count doesn't happen until September, though.