Missouri landowners and hunters can join a free online webinar hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and National Deer Association on Aug.
25 at 6 p.m. to learn food plot strategies + participate in a live Q&A during the final session of this year's deer management series.
Access Arts received a Creative Forces grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to expand its programming for veterans and families; the nonprofit will hold weekly five-session programs this fall and in January 2027 featuring dinner + guided art activities with childcare provided.
Columbia Farmers Market celebrated National Farmers Market Week on Saturday with a watermelon eating contest + a zucchini derby and live music for visitors.
FSIS issued a health alert today for two ready-to-eat chicken products sold in Missouri after jalapeños in the items may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Wraps sold at Kroger and Dillons have use-by dates from Aug. 7 to 13, and Marketside Southwest Style Salad from Walmart has use-by dates from Aug. 8 to 16.
As the fall semester nears, the Better Business Bureau has advised local college students to be cautious in apartment hunting.
The BBB director offered safety tips (including verifying owner details and avoiding off-platform communications) for spotting rental scams.
The CDC confirmed 568 cyclospora cases in Missouri as of Aug.
5 (linking the outbreak to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce and Taco Bell), though officials believe the actual number is higher. Residents are advised to wash produce thoroughly to stay safe.
The Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff's Office received new ballistic vests and supplies for their K9s from nonprofit Protecting K9 Heroes today.
Officials said the donation will improve safety for the dogs and support their work in the field.
Rock the Community hosted a free back-to-school event at Douglass Park on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m., providing school supplies + yard games and backpacks to local families ahead of classes starting Aug.
25. Volunteers, including Salena March and her daughter Ne'vaeh Johnson, helped make the event a success.
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