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Monday, October 26

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 26

Kickoff time confirmed for Missouri football vs Texas on Nov. 7

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 26

When is Missouri football’s next game? Details for Mizzou at Arkansas

KOMU 8Oct 26

Downed electrical lines close westbound I-70 at Exit 121

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Nov 15, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy (29) speaks to media after the win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Sunday, October 25

KOMU 8Oct 25

'I'll just paddle this thing to the dock:' Columbia man removes fridge from Missouri River

KOMU 8Oct 25

Misinformation spreads online as early voting gets underway in Missouri

Saturday, October 24

The Morning CallOct 24

Martha Kotanchick Obituary - Columbia, MISSOURI (1938-2026)

Realtor.comOct 24

114 Sondra Ave, Columbia, MO 65202

KOMU 8Oct 24

Retired NASA astronaut Linda Godwin shares how Missouri shaped her life trajectory

KOMU 8Oct 24

Groups rally in Columbia against Missouri's Amendment 3 and Proposition A

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 24

Does Missouri football play today? Week 8 college football schedule

Friday, October 23

ABC17NEWSOct 23

Scott Boulevard reopens after southwest Columbia crash leaves motorcyclist critical

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 23

Nobody is talking about Missouri basketball’s most experienced player

Thursday, October 22

KOMU 8Oct 22

Columbia reviews residents' feedback on data centers

ABC17NEWSOct 22

Man found in trash can after northeast Columbia chase

Wednesday, October 21

The Lufkin Daily NewsOct 21

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Tuesday, October 20

KOMU 8Oct 20

Missouri Supreme Court disbars Columbia attorney for failing to appear in court

ABC17NEWSOct 20

Missouri Supreme Court disbars Columbia attorney

ABC17NEWSOct 20

No-excuse absentee voting begins in Missouri

Monday, October 19

ABC17NEWSOct 19

Dianetics Center opens in downtown Columbia

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 19

Matthew Wood Obituary

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 19

Kickoff time, TV channel confirmed for Missouri football’s next game at Arkansas

Saturday, October 17

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 17

How to watch Missouri football at Ole Miss. TV channel, kickoff, streaming

Alton TelegraphOct 17

Find out the Missouri vs. Ole Miss football TV channel, game time

Friday, October 16

KOMU 8Oct 16

Halloween brings various events to Columbia

www.carryager.comOct 16

Marie Elaine (May) McBee

Wednesday, October 14

Legacy | ObituaryOct 14

Francoise Marie Bien Obituary (2026) - Columbia, MO - Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory - Columbia

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperOct 14

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs the ball as Texas A&M Aggies defensive tackle Brandon Davis-Swain (11) makes the tackle during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Ma

Mississippi State - Official Athletics WebsiteOct 14

State Falls Short In Missouri

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 14

Carol M. Dickinson Obituary

Columbia MissourianOct 14

Why I support John Martin for representative of Missouri’s 44th District

Columbia MissourianOct 14

Missouri students tout the benefits of attending technical colleges

Tuesday, October 13

Mississippi State - Official Athletics WebsiteOct 13

Bulldogs Head To Columbia

VA.gov Home | Veterans AffairsOct 13

Connecting with Veterans – Jason Siegel | VA Columbia Missouri health care | Veterans Affairs

KOMU 8Oct 13

Boone County Proposition L would fund a new county jail: A closer look at the measure

KY3Oct 13

Economy top concern for Missouri voters ahead of midterms

KRCGOct 13

Columbia man arrested after viewing sexual content at MU library

Columbia MissourianOct 13

USS Columbia submarine crew explores its namesake city

KOMU 8Oct 13

Motorcycle crash shuts down westbound I-70 near Providence Road in Columbia

KOMU 8Oct 13

Water main breaks near Stephens Lake Park in Columbia on Tuesday

Columbia MissourianOct 13

A new owner took over central Missouri hospital. 9 days later, it cut labor and delivery

KOMU 8Oct 13

Suspect pleads guilty in 2025 shooting death of Aiyanna Williams in downtown Columbia

ABC17NEWSOct 13

Power outage ‘not caused by weather’ reported in west Columbia

Monday, October 12

KOMU 8Oct 12

West Broadway Walmart reopens Tuesday morning after closure

ABC17NEWSOct 12

West Broadway Walmart closed after apparent water main break

Millard Family ChapelsOct 12

Obituary information for Mervin Dale Bettis

KOMU 8Oct 12

Columbia City Council considers the city's energy plan for the future

Columbia College (Columbia, Mo.)Oct 12

Cougar community comes together for Alumni Service Day

KOMU 8Oct 12

Loved ones remember South Callaway High School student who died in UTV crash

Columbia MissourianOct 12

September was the warmest on record in Missouri and Columbia in 136 years

Columbia MissourianOct 12

Five Missouri school districts partner with Mizzou in new direct admission program

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 12

When is Missouri football’s next game? Details for Mizzou at Ole Miss

Sunday, October 11

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperOct 11

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs the ball as TTexas A&M Aggies safety Tawfiq Byard (4) attempts the tackle during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit

KRCGOct 11

I-70 Stadium Boulevard ramp in Columbia to close overnight Monday

KOMU 8Oct 11

Ramp from I-70 to U.S. 63 to close overnight Tuesday in Columbia

Amundson Funeral and Cremation ServiceOct 11

Jane McDonald Obituary Oct 3, 2026

The Lufkin Daily NewsOct 11

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Texas A&M Aggies helmet against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperOct 11

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies kicker David Olano (24) scores a field goal against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperOct 11

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Donta Simpson (8) (not pictured) during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit

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