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Columbia Second Chance hosted its first 5K fun run and walk at Cosmo Park on Sunday, drawing over 80 participants with adoptable dogs.

The event paired runners with rescue pups — bolstering the organization’s efforts to care for local animals.

Gary Gundy, a former highway patrolman, runs a popular driving school in Columbia that teaches new drivers key skills as Missouri ranks 49th in teen driver safety; his lessons cost $100 per hour (and parents learn alongside their teens) to help build safer road habits.

Mid-Missouri Peaceworks hosted a 5K walk and rally Sunday in Columbia to call for climate change action — urging the City Council to adopt updated energy codes at its meeting tonight as local leaders backed sustainable policies.

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.