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Three local businesses are opening: Tacos y Mas will celebrate its permanent location’s grand opening at 11 a.m. Saturday at 12-A Business Loop 70 E, Sago Hotpot Buffet will debut at 2101 W.

Broadway, Suite 1, & King Theodore Records is relocating to 804 Locust St. for changes.

Missouri education officials delayed the public release of school report cards until mid-November so that school districts can review the new A-F grading system, following concerns raised about its accuracy.

Mizzou improved to 3-0 after overcoming Troy's early lead with a 27-17 win at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Running back Roberts and wide receiver Fowlkes made key plays as the Tigers gear up for next Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

MU Health is hosting flu and COVID-19 vaccine events — from Sept.

21 to Oct. 13 — at several Columbia clinics, offering drive-thru and evening sessions. Residents need no appointment but must bring a photo ID and insurance card to get vaccinated.

Mid-Missouri Peaceworks (a local nonprofit) will hold its Walk for the Climate on Sept.

20 from Courthouse Plaza where local climate leaders speak at 1 p.m. and a 5K walk begins about 2 p.m., inviting everyone to join for action on climate change.

The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is hosting its 31st annual Score Against Hunger fundraiser today during the Mizzou vs Troy football game, as volunteers roam tailgating areas to collect donations (supporting neighbors facing food insecurity).

A local disability rights activist honors her daughter Renesmee “Nessie” Keller — her memory inspires efforts to educate the community on disability inclusion and organ donation.

New owners of three properties near the corner of Eight and Lyon Streets plan to redevelop the lots for either four-plex units or combined one-family attached units — proposals outlined in a letter to the city.

Columbia College auctioned nine properties in June for roughly $2 million.