The Planning and Zoning Commission heard suggestions for data center regulations Thursday, the first of many.

The exhibit was organized by the MU Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, which plans an opening ceremony Saturday.

For the eighth year in a row, Centene is the highest ranked Missouri-based business at No. 19 — up four spots from last year’s list.

Beginning in November, SNAP retailers across the U.S. will be required to stock more healthy foods. But experts say the change will ultimately leave federal food aid users with fewer options — especially in rural areas.

A bipartisan bill that could shape the future of NIL in college sports had its first hearing Wednesday.

Columbia Public Schools will have to dip into reserves to cover the rising costs, amid hesitation around state funding.

Peruvians will elect their new president Sunday with polls suggesting a polarized but tight race between hard-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez.

Photographer Akash Pamarthy has documented the Sikh religious community in Ohio over several years. His photos tell a story.

The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is a 113-year-old organization of college-educated women dedicated to community service and impact. Today's guests, Shae Collier and Nawassa Logan, invite everyone to a "musical bingo" fundraiser this Sunday at Burr Oak Brewery in Columbia! Proceeds benefit the Dr. Muriel Battle Scholarship Fund. June 5, 2026

The group discussed their concerns for what a new tax proposition would mean for them, and how they would rather have their money spent.

Columbia counted 309 homeless people in 2025, a number that is roughly consistent with the totals recorded over the past few years.

The 5k, hosted by the Food Bank, raises money to help veterans dealing with food insecurity.

The Presidio Environmental Repository Facility will be part of a 628-acre site in Pettis County, with about 90 acres dedicated to waste disposal.

State board President Mary Schrag's resignation is effective immediately.