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Douglass Park basketball court design will recognize local history A Douglass Park basketball court design originally was set to honor a beloved Mizzou women's basketball coach. It now will honor community history.

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20.02.2026 14:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

What Columbia Parks and Rec wants to do at Northeast Regional Park Proposed projects are planned out in phases for Northeast Regional Park, with the first including Boone County Fair space and artificial turf fields.

Another public input meeting is planned March 12 for anyone who missed the Feb. 10 meeting.
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16.02.2026 14:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

And that's a wrap on my weekend of winter storm coverage. Check the link in the quoted post for all the updates.

25.01.2026 21:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

See live updates on winter storm as Columbia braces for snow, cold Columbia's weekend weather forecast predicts several inches of snow and dangerous cold. Get updates on conditions here.

I'm live reporting on this weekend's winter storm. Follow updates here: www.columbiatribune.com/live-story/w...

24.01.2026 13:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

Columbia council incumbents talk progress, goals if reelected Incumbent Columbia City Council members Valerie Carroll and Don Waterman are seeking reelection this spring. See their goals for the city.

Council incumbents offer comments on their reelection candidacy.
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21.01.2026 14:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Flu cases spiking but not yet at peak, Mizzou Health Care doctor says Vaccines still are effective in decreasing the possibility of hospitalization associated with this season's "super flu," physician Amruta Padhye says.

Flu cases are spiking but not yet at their peak in Missouri, says a University of Missouri Health Care doctor.
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21.01.2026 14:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Here's why Columbia school board candidates are running for office Election Day is April 7. Here's what candidates for the Columbia Public Schools board had to say about their candidacy.

Here's what school board candidates had to say about why they're running. The election is April 7.
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16.01.2026 14:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Why the CPS board paused a decision on teacher, staff transfer policy A decision delay on a Columbia schools policy on teacher/staff reassignments or transfers will allow for an administrative procedure to be developed.

CPS teachers are concerned with reassignment, transfer policy update. So, the board gave the policy back to the committee to also include procedural considerations.
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15.01.2026 15:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Pedestrian safety work session includes suggested ordinance amendments Columbia City Council held a work session Monday on a proposed pedestrian safety ordinance to be voted on in February.

Ordinance amendments were submitted to staff to review and create. A vote is expected by the Columbia City Council in early October.
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14.01.2026 14:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Columbia school board agenda will focus on district policy updates The Columbia Public Schools board will review an evaluation of nutrition services during its regular meeting Monday night.

Happening soon: CPS board to look at adopting, updating policies.
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12.01.2026 23:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Southern Boone band director recounts marching in Rose Parade Area band director T.J. Higgins recounted a meaningful moment that came amid days of rehearsal and performances connected with the Rose Parade.

The middle and high school band director for the Southern Boone school district participated in the Tournament of Roses parade Jan. 1 for the second time. Here's what he experienced.
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09.01.2026 15:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Central MO Humane Society the top earner in 2025 CoMoGives campaign CoMoGives surpassed its $2 million fundraising goal in 2025. A local animal welfare organization earned the highest amount during the campaign.

A tangible goal helped bring significant donations to the Central Missouri Humane Society during the CoMoGives annual fundraiser.
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08.01.2026 15:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Columbia council will review MoDOT agreement on I-70 projects I-70 overpass bridge replacements in Columbia should lead to pedestrian improvements if the city approves an agreement with MoDOT.

Happening tonight: Improve I-70 will replace bridges of Columbia thoroughfares. Agreement between city, MoDOT needed first.
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05.01.2026 14:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Adele's '25' turns 10, 'Independence Day' is 30 and more 2026 milestones While there are plenty of entertainment releases to look forward to in 2026, here's what was popular 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago.

The entertainment scene has plenty upcoming, but what was popular looking back 10 to 50 years.
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02.01.2026 14:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

These were the top 10 stories for Columbia Tribune readers in 2025 From building excitement about Columbia's Trader Joe's to Missouri stops along Route 66, these stories captured Tribune readers' attention in 2025.

As a new year starts, this is what Tribune readers were most interested in over 2025.
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02.01.2026 14:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Columbia has New Year's events, more happening in January Check out these New Year's Eve and other events happening in January in Columbia.

While New Years has passed, there's still plenty more to do in Columbia in January.
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02.01.2026 14:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Alert canceled. Child recovered safely and suspect is in custody per Missouri Highway Patrol.

18.12.2025 22:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

*Patrol

18.12.2025 22:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

AMBER ALERT: Missouri Highway Pareol looking for blue 2005 Lincoln Aviator with GL7B2S plate on westbound I-70 after child abduction from Columbia, Missouri.

18.12.2025 22:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1

Main Squeeze is closing, but a new vegetarian concept is planned Operational costs contributed to the closure of Main Squeeze in its current form, but owners are planning an updated concept with a new name.

Main Squeeze Vegetarian Cafe in Columbia closes Sunday in its current form. It will reopen in mid-January with a new name and streamlined concept by its owners. www.columbiatribune.com/story/entert...

18.12.2025 18:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Changes to Columbia council meeting policies coming in the new year Columbia City Council meetings may see some changes soon after city staff gave a report on several potential updates.

Council work sessions are recorded but not live streamed. That is expected to change next year and the council is coming up with an interim solution for more meeting accessibility.
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18.12.2025 18:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Need groceries in Columbia on Christmas Day? See what time stores close Columbia residents shouldn't expect to find a grocery store open on Christmas Day. Here are their Christmas Eve store hours.

There won't be a chance to get last minute grocery items like there was at Thanksgiving in Columbia. See grocery store holiday hours here: www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/l...

18.12.2025 17:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Winter edition of Columbia Restaurant Week supports local Food Bank The winter Columbia Restaurant Week is Jan. 30 through Feb. 8 and 30 restaurants, cafes and bars have signed up already.

Columbia #RestaurantWeek helps support the #FoodBankForCentralAndNortheastMissouri. The winter edition is coming soon.
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12.12.2025 14:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Rose Parade marching band of teachers includes one from Southern Boone T.J. Higgins comes from a family of educators. January 1 will mark his second time marching in the Rose Parade.

A band teacher from Southern Boone R-1 School District is taking another trip to Pasadena, Calif. to march in the #TournamentofRoses parade with other band teachers.
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12.12.2025 14:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Columbia man arrested after search finds more than 1 pound of fentanyl A Columbia man was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges. Since 2020, Boone County has registered 234 opioid overdose deaths.

Columbia police earlier this week conducted warranted searches of a Columbia man's vehicle and home. They found more than one pound of fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid. www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/c...

12.12.2025 14:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Fake shooting report spreads online, prompts Columbia police response The apparently cobbled together or AI-generated police chatter gave a downtown Columbia address and then said the address was outside city limits.

A shooting report that spread online Dec. 9 about downtown Columbia is not real, Columbia police said.
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10.12.2025 16:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Give these holiday movies and specials a watch this season These Christmas movies can entertain the kids, the whole family or just adults this holiday season.

It's holiday movie season. Give these classics and more recent films a watch.
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10.12.2025 13:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

These prefiled bills outline Columbia-area legislators' priorities Representatives for Columbia and Boone County in the Missouri General Assembly already have filed 25 bills for the 2026 session.

Prefiled bills highlight local lawmaker priorities for 2026 session.
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10.12.2025 13:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

How Columbia's school culture survey will tie into strategic plan Themes emerging from the district's school culture survey included discipline, bullying and student behavior as areas for improvement.

A survey on school culture is providing guidance to the Columbia school district on emerging issues.
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10.12.2025 13:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This is what school climate surveys say about Columbia Public Schools While opinions generally were positive about the Columbia Public Schools climate, each group surveyed noted areas for improvement.

The board also will review results of an annual financial audit for the 2024-25 school year.
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08.12.2025 14:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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