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MoDOT will narrow westbound I-70 near the U.S. 63 connector Friday night from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to finish final bolt work on a new flyover ramp (providing a direct route for northbound U.S. 63 drivers); the ramp will open by the end of 2026.

Students at the University of Missouri hosted a blood drive that collected 5,150 units from Sept.

21–24 (setting a national record) as over 100 American Red Cross staff supported the effort to help patients in need.

A Boone County judge issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday in Columbia, blocking Boone Health from interfering with PulsePoint Cardiovascular’s operations; the order took effect immediately and will last until the preliminary injunction hearing (9 a.m. Oct.

22).

University of Missouri Health Care is hosting a drive-thru vaccine clinic today at South Providence Medical Park (551 Veterans United Drive) offering flu shots for ages 6 months and older, COVID-19 vaccines for ages 12 and older, and high-dose flu shots for ages 65 and older.

Patients should bring insurance and wear loose clothing.

More than 260,000 people have registered for Missouri's Great ShakeOut earthquake drill scheduled for Oct.

15 at 10:15 a.m. The drill will let individuals, schools, and businesses practice drop, cover, hold on in the active New Madrid Seismic Zone.

Superior Garden Center advises locals to plant a mix of Sugar Maple, Fothergilla, Ginkgo, Sedum, and Oakleaf Hydrangea to create striking fall color in their gardens.

Readers can seek expert guidance on plant selection for a landscape that changes beautifully throughout the seasons.

La Petite École has taught children for over 20 years and now launches its campaign to secure a permanent campus in Columbia.

The school is seeking community support to expand its facilities and continue its French immersion program.

Missouri diesel prices stayed near record highs on Friday as costs increased to $6.31 a gallon, up from $3.41 last year.

Trucking companies and owner-operators face higher expenses as they prepare for the upcoming holiday shipping season.