Missouri right-to-repair bills target costs, control over agricultural equipment Missouri lawmakers are considering right-to-repair bills that would give consumers and farmers more control to fix their machinery and could reduce repair costs.

Missouri lawmakers are considering right-to-repair bills that would give consumers more control to fix their machinery.

Mizzou football adds Deshon Lawrence Jr. as new director of player and recruiting engagement Lawrence joins the Tigers' growing support staff after spending three years in a similar role at UCF.

Lawrence joins the Tigers' growing support staff after spending three years in a similar role at UCF.

Women take the lead in whiskey as more female drinkers and distillers change the industry A growing number of women are taking leading roles in the traditionally male-dominated U.S. whiskey industry.

A growing number of women are taking leading roles in the traditionally male-dominated U.S. whiskey industry.

Missouri women’s golf places ninth at SEC Championship with record score Missouri women’s golf closed the final round of the SEC Championship on Sunday at Pelican Golf Club with one of its best performances in program history at the tournament, finishing

Missouri women’s golf closed the final round of the SEC Championship on Sunday at Pelican Golf Club with one of its best performances in program history at the tournament, finishing ninth at 4-over 844.

Jevon Porter enters transfer portal, applies for waiver to be eligible next season Mizzou men's basketball guard Jevon Porter entered the transfer portal Sunday. Porter was out most of the season for the Tigers, but made enough appearances to have to appeal for

Mizzou men's basketball guard Jevon Porter entered the transfer portal Sunday. Porter was out most of the season for the Tigers, but made enough appearances to have to appeal for a waiver that would allow him to play another season.

Huzzah! Lords and Ladies Attend the 21st Central Missouri Renaissance Festival The Central Missouri Renaissance Festival opened its first weekend of the 2026 season for its 21st season.

The Central Missouri Renaissance Festival opened its first weekend of the 2026 season for its 21st season.

Unbound Book Festival endures severe weather for successful weekend Friday night's keynote speaker persevered in the face of tornado warnings.

Friday night's keynote speaker persevered in the face of tornado warnings.

Pimental struggles in return from injury, offense has slow start as Sooners sweep Mizzou Despite scoring four late runs, the Tigers were swept by the No. 14 Sooners in Norman, Oklahoma.

Despite scoring four late runs, the Tigers were swept by the No. 14 Sooners in Norman, Oklahoma.

Tolton baseball goes 1-1 to open Marshfield Invitational Tolton baseball went 1-1 to open play at the Marshfield Invitational, and other area high school sports results.

Tolton baseball went 1-1 to open play at the Marshfield Invitational, and other area high school sports results.

"Catalyst" dance concert ushers in new beginnings for MU theatre department Showtimes for Thursday to 25 are at 7:30 p.m. and a 2p.m. matinee will be held on April 26.

Showtimes for Thursday to 25 are at 7:30 p.m. and a 2p.m. matinee will be held on April 26.

Work Zone Awareness Week finds a home in mid-Missouri The nationally-recognized week will be acknowledged with events throughout the state as construction continues on I-70.

The nationally-recognized week will be acknowledged with events throughout the state as construction continues on I-70.

Mizzou researcher raises the heat in new tomato study Mizzou doctoral student, Kishan Biradar, researches chemical compound of tomatoes to create a spicy version of the fruit.

Mizzou doctoral student, Kishan Biradar, researches chemical compound of tomatoes to create a spicy version of the fruit.

Tiger diaspora: Tracking the likely NFL Draft paths of Mizzou players The Tigers will likely have another batch of former players taken in the NFL Draft. The Missourian takes a stab at where some of them could end up.

The Tigers will likely have another batch of former players taken in the NFL Draft. The Missourian takes a stab at where some of them could end up.

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver is running for reelection — where, though, is uncertain Missouri’s 5th District is being reshaped, leaving Congressman Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City unsure whose vote is his.

Missouri’s 5th District is being reshaped, leaving Congressman Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City unsure whose vote is his.

Former Mizzou assistant coach Steve Wright heading to Memphis Missouri coach Dennis Gates' assistant coach Steve Wright is heading to the University of Memphis, where he accepted an assistant coaching position on Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway's staff, and other Mizzou

Missouri coach Dennis Gates' assistant coach Steve Wright is heading to the University of Memphis, where he accepted an assistant coaching position on Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway's staff, and other Mizzou men's basketball news as of late.

Sooners shut out Mizzou baseball in Game 2 Despite some quality pitching late, the Tigers dropped the second consecutive game to the No. 14 Sooners, pushing Mizzou to a five-game losing streak.

Despite some quality pitching late, the Tigers dropped the second consecutive game to the No. 14 Sooners, pushing Mizzou to a five-game losing streak.

Marissa McCann's complete game shutout evens series against South Carolina Mizzou softball beat South Carolina 5-0 behind a dominate performance from Marissa McCann, forcing a decisive game three. The Tigers lead the nation in fielding percentage.

Mizzou softball beat South Carolina 5-0 behind a dominate performance from Marissa McCann, forcing a decisive game three. The Tigers lead the nation in fielding percentage.

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On today's front page:
— Big Body Yoga flexes 'for the rest of us'
— Animals ordinance goes back to council
— Cleaver seeks reelection — where, though, is uncertain
— Families navigate parent-child attachment
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Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable.

A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable.

Here is what Missouri candidates have raised ahead of November's election Missouri candidates submit reports to the FEC, preparing for the upcoming election in November.

Missouri candidates submit reports to the FEC, preparing for the upcoming election in November.

Families navigate parent and child attachment post-pandemic As COVID-19 pandemic effects linger, educators and mental health professionals see changes in parent-child interactions.

As COVID-19 pandemic effects linger, educators and mental health professionals see changes in parent-child interactions.

Douglass principal named to expanded role overseeing alternative education Eryca Neville will continue to lead Douglass while overseeing alternative education programming in Columbia Public Schools.

Eryca Neville will continue to lead Douglass while overseeing alternative education programming in Columbia Public Schools.

Columbia's first historic preservation plan is underway Columbia's Historic Preservation Commission members are working on the last details of a preservation plan for City Council.

Columbia's Historic Preservation Commission members are working on the last details of a preservation plan for City Council.

Local Historian Tackles Hidden History of Jeffery Deroine Greg Olson who has spent 20 years researching the life of Jeffery Deroine shared his findings in a presentation Wednesday.

Greg Olson who has spent 20 years researching the life of Jeffery Deroine shared his findings in a presentation Wednesday.

Who's running for Division 9 Associate Circuit Judge? Spencer Smith, Bill Ellis and James Eagan shared their thoughts on what makes them qualified for the position.

Spencer Smith, Bill Ellis and James Eagan shared their thoughts on what makes them qualified for the position.

Putnam homers in Battle baseball’s loss to Willard; Spartans’ matchup with Grain Valley rescheduled None of the three Columbia schools came away with a win on Day 2 of the Columbia Tournament, with storms postponing games to Saturday for Battle and Hickman.

None of the three Columbia schools came away with a win on Day 2 of the Columbia Tournament, with storms postponing games to Saturday for Battle and Hickman.

Columbia City Council to rehear parts of feral animal and pet ordinance An Aug. 4 ballot item is also being introduced for a proposed 1% public safety sales tax.

An Aug. 4 ballot item is also being introduced for a proposed 1% public safety sales tax.

Missouri FFA's 98th Convention brings together members across generations During the convention, members competed in contests, connected with alumni and learned more about the future of agriculture.

During the convention, members competed in contests, connected with alumni and learned more about the future of agriculture.

Ward smashes first collegiate homer in series opening loss to No. 14 Oklahoma Jase Woita hit two home runs and Blaize Ward hit the first home run of his career in the Tigers loss to Oklahoma on Friday.

Jase Woita hit two home runs and Blaize Ward hit the first home run of his career in the Tigers loss to Oklahoma on Friday.

Big Body Yoga is 'yoga for the rest of us' Columbia resident Laura Flacks-Narrol is forging her own, unique path in the yoga community

Columbia resident Laura Flacks-Narrol is forging her own, unique path in the yoga community