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New Day Columbia is operating an overnight cooling center at Opportunity Campus on Bowling St. from 7 p.m. + 7 a.m. to help people escape the hot temperatures; the facility will fully open later this month to support those experiencing homelessness.

Recent rainfall and high heat have created mosquito-friendly conditions in Columbia this Fourth of July weekend, and local experts advise removing standing water and using DEET outdoors to reduce the risk of West Nile virus.

Missouri DESE proposed public school 'A'-to-'F' report cards costing $518,000 to create and $715,100 a year (extra funds will be requested). The plan warns that budget cuts and fewer IT staff may compromise data quality as the State Board reviews it in August.

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