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Mizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith will retire after this season, and Kendric Maple will take over

If you bleed black and gold, this one's big. Brian Smith, who's entering his 29th year as Mizzou's head wrestling coach, announced Wednesday that he'll retire when this season ends.

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Smith's Tigers have won 351 duals since 1998

351
dual wins since Smith took over in May 1998
203
NCAA qualifiers coached
72
All-Americans coached
10
individual national titles, won by six Tigers

Sources: Columbia Daily Tribune, KOMU 8

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  • Property taxesBoone County's 2026 property tax statements are heading to mailboxes, and collector Brian McCollum recommends opening and inspecting yours quickly; contact his office if nothing has arrived by Dec.

    Boone County's 2026 property tax statements are heading to mailboxes, and collector Brian McCollum recommends opening and inspecting yours quickly; contact his office if nothing has arrived by Dec. 1. You can pay in person weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Boone County Government Center.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: 93.9 The Eagle

  • Mizzou hoopsMizzou men's basketball plays St. Louis University Friday at 6 p.m.

    Mizzou men's basketball plays St. Louis University Friday at 6 p.m. at Enterprise Center in the Regions Bank Show Me Showdown. It's the first men's meeting since 2001 in a rivalry that dates to 1931, and the start of a three-game series. The Tigers are 1-0 after beating Cleveland State 111-50 in Tuesday's opener in Columbia.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: 93.9 The Eagle, KOMU 8

  • Meals on WheelsMeals on Wheels Columbia and the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture celebrated their new partnership Wednesday.

    Meals on Wheels Columbia and the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture celebrated their new partnership Wednesday. The collaboration began in August and had already resulted in about 12,000 meals by late October, according to a community announcement. About 140 volunteers deliver meals each week.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KOMU 8, Columbia Daily Tribune

  • Master GardenersIf you want to dig in this spring, MU Extension's in-person Columbia course meets 6 to 9 p.m.

    If you want to dig in this spring, MU Extension's in-person Columbia course meets 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 20 through April 21, 2027, and the registration deadline is Jan. 19. There's also an online course that runs Jan. 17-May 31, 2027. After training, participants must complete at least 30 hours of volunteer service.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KMZU.com, Kirksville Daily Express

  • Prep soccerNo. 1 Tolton boys soccer beat No. 4 Eugene 8-0 to reach the Class 1 District 3 finals.

    No. 1 Tolton boys soccer beat No. 4 Eugene 8-0 to reach the Class 1 District 3 finals. The game was postponed a day because of wet field conditions.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Columbia Missourian

  • TornadoA brief EF1 tornado touched down Tuesday morning west of Clark in southern Randolph County, the National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday.

    A brief EF1 tornado touched down Tuesday morning west of Clark in southern Randolph County, the National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday. It damaged trees and a barn, and no injuries were reported.

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Mizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith will retire after this season

Plus, Mizzou opens Texas week with no new names on its availability report

The TLDR

  1. Mizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith will retire after this season
  2. Mizzou lists no new injuries before Saturday's Texas game
  3. Mizzou men's hoops faces Saint Louis University Friday at 6 p.m.
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