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Local providers and pharmacies offer flu shots for residents, urging everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated before flu season begins in November.

Immunity takes about two weeks to build, so getting vaccinated now is essential for a safer fall and winter (flu shots offer protection even if given later).

Downtown businesses in Columbia saw increased customers during Mizzou's 115th Homecoming weekend, and many shops reported a boost in sales + stronger community support.

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway began investigating Reign Bar after UM President Mun Choi emailed concerns about safety following recent disturbances at Ninth and Walnut — her office sent a letter on Sept.

21 asking Reign Hospitality to detail a plan to reduce nuisance conditions within 14 days.

Developers told the Save Katy Station coalition Sunday that the historic building on Broadway must be moved, with costs estimated between $1 and $1.5 million.

The coalition will form committees to choose a new location, with options including Flat Branch Park and Gateway Plaza.

No. 25 Mizzou stunned Florida 45-17 on homecoming weekend in its best win in over a decade; key plays featured Austin Simmons (340 passing yards) and Jamal Roberts’s three touchdowns, and the Tigers will host Texas A&M at 11:00 or 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.

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Go COMO saw a 52% rise in riders after the schedule changed back to a 45-minute frequency in May, and 39,376 riders were recorded in August.

The city is hiring more drivers and urges riders to use the new ETA Transit app for updates.

Young GeoPioneers launched a free pilot event Saturday at Stephens Lake Park to teach kids ages 4–10 about maps and satellite data.

Founder Akanksha Balha used interactive activities (like a treasure hunt) and will hold future sessions at the Daniel Boone Regional Library and The Children's School.

Columbia welcomes three new spots as Sava—Modern Mediterranean held a soft opening Thursday at 1010 E.

Broadway and will have its grand opening next week, Culver’s is set to open a new location at 1101 Pebbles Parkway, and Missouri Nightmare Haunted Attraction returns this October at 1420 County Road 276.