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Yesterday

The ManeaterYesterday

The Battle Line Trophy stays in Columbia after No. 23 Missouri takes down Arkansas 34-10

KRCGYesterday

Columbia Police Department investigating potential shooting near Grindstone Parkway

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

Connie Anderson Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Columbia, MO - The Vandalia Leader

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KRCGYesterday

Two taken into custody after shooting in Columbia leaves one hospitalized

Sports IllustratedYesterday

‘I feel like we back’: Roberts, Hardy reunite in Mizzou’s win over Arkansas

Sports IllustratedYesterday

How to watch No. 6 Tennessee volleyball at Missouri

ABC17NEWSYesterday

One taken to hospital after pepper spray used at Spirit Halloween in Columbia

Saturday, October 31

KOMU 8Oct 31

Police say victim suffered life-threatening injuries in downtown Columbia shooting, two suspects in custody

FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI NewsOct 31

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy returns to play 6 months after being shot in the leg

Legacy | ObituaryOct 31

Denise Michelle Schoennoehl Obituary (2026) - Mexico, MO - Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory - Columbia

KOMU 8Oct 31

CPD responds to 'bear mace' report at Spirit Halloween on Saturday

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 31

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

KOMU 8Oct 31

One hospitalized after downtown Columbia shooting overnight Saturday, police say

Friday, October 30

MaxPrepsOct 30

Schedule - Hickman Kewpies (Columbia, MO) Football 26-27

BroBibleOct 30

Texas A&M Fans Are Furious With QB Marcel Reed Over His Latest TikTok Amid Team's Struggles

Legacy | ObituaryOct 30

Floyd Otis Patrick Obituary (2026) - Columbia, MO - Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory - Columbia

MaxPrepsOct 30

Schedule - Battle Spartans (Columbia, MO) Football 26-27

Thursday, October 29

Mississippi State - Official Athletics WebsiteOct 29

Mississippi State Heads To Columbia For SEC Championship

Sports IllustratedOct 29

Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy to play against Arkansas, per report

University of Tennessee AthleticsOct 29

XC Central: 2026 SEC Championships

Tuesday, October 27

BritannicaOct 27

Columbia | Missouri Capital, Riverport, Education

Monday, October 26

StackerOct 26

How gas prices have changed in Columbia, Missouri in the last week

Wednesday, October 21

USAFactsOct 21

How many jobs were added in Columbia, MO area last month?

KOMU 8Oct 21

Veterans United brings back holiday lights show after discontinuing event last year

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

NAIAOct 20

Multiple School Records Hands Pardalos of Columbia (Mo.) PrestoSports-NAIA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

Sunday, October 18

KOMU 8Oct 18

Boone County Voters Guide: What to know ahead of the Nov. 3 general election

Friday, October 16

KOMU 8Oct 16

Halloween brings various events to Columbia

Thursday, October 15

KOMU 8Oct 15

Columbia College celebrates 175 years with homecoming festival

Wednesday, October 14

Legacy | ObituaryOct 14

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

Columbia Daily TribuneOct 14

Carol M. Dickinson Obituary

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

Monday, October 12

KOMU 8Oct 12

West Broadway Walmart reopens Tuesday morning after closure

Sunday, October 11

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

Saturday, October 10

KOMU 8Oct 10

'Built on community': Missouri River Relief celebrates 25 years

Friday, October 9

KOMU 8Oct 9

Missouri activist groups condemn AG investigation into MSJP

Thursday, October 8

KBTX News 3Oct 8

Warm, but very tolerable weather for Ags in Columbia MO this weekend

Yahoo FinanceOct 8

Ameresco Wins $42 Million Metering Contract With Columbia, Missouri

KOMU 8Oct 8

Columbia man arrested on second-degree arson after mobile home fire on Sunday

Business WireOct 8

EquipmentShare Breaks Ground on Headquarters Expansion in Columbia, Missouri

Investing.comOct 8

Columbia, Missouri selects Ameresco for $42M meter upgrade

Financial TimesOct 8

EquipmentShare Breaks Ground on Headquarters Expansion in Columbia, Missouri – Company Announcement

Business WireOct 8

Ameresco Secures $42 Million Contract to Modernize Electric and Water Metering Infrastructure for the City of Columbia, MO

Wednesday, October 7

KOMU 8Oct 7

Columbia Fire Department responds to fire near Business Loop 70

KOMU 8Oct 7

City of Columbia asks for citizen feedback on issues and services with survey

Legacy | ObituaryOct 7

Jane McDonald Obituary (2026) - Columbia, MO - Parker-Millard Funeral Service and Crematory - Columbia

Tuesday, October 6

KOMU 8Oct 6

Columbia chili supper hosts former Missouri AG Andrew Bailey | Columbia

ABC17NEWSOct 6

Cheapest gas stations in Columbia, Missouri

Dignity MemorialOct 6

Robert Bartlett Obituary - Columbia, MO

Monday, October 5

KOMU 8Oct 5

Save Katy Station announces that the location will have to 'physically move'

KOMU 8Oct 5

Columbia Fire Department uses drone to aid early-morning rescue in wooded area

Sunday, October 4

Columbia MissourianOct 4

Missouri AG's probe of Reign Bar began after an email from the university president

KOMU 8Oct 4

Mobile home catches fire in Columbia Sunday night

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