Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
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💼 Business
The Walmart on West Broadway reopened Tuesday after closing Monday when a water main broke and flooded the store; operations have returned to normal.
🏛️ Government
Columbia city leaders honored crew members of the namesake USS Columbia during a mayor’s reception at City Hall that celebrated 32 years of partnership (starting in 1994) and featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Over 110 customers lost power Tuesday night near Rollins Road — West Boulevard.
City officials said an equipment malfunction caused the outage, not weather.
Columbia is spending $113,011 to restore the Keys to the City sculpture outside city hall after years of rust and water damage; the project marks its first major update in 16 years.
🏥 Health
University of Missouri Extension advises those with alpha-gal to check candy labels before Halloween because animal ingredients may trigger delayed allergic reactions; nutritionist Rachel O’Halloran suggests parents pack safe treats and emergency medication to ensure a fun, worry-free night.
🏈 Sports
Missouri men’s basketball was picked to finish eighth in the SEC in USA TODAY's preseason poll.
The Tigers, led by coach Dennis Gates, will open the season on Nov. 3 at Mizzou Arena with no players named to the preseason first- or second-team.
Former Rock Bridge and Mizzou golfer Ross Steelman clinched the Korn Ferry Tour season-long points race on Sunday in Virginia, earning his PGA Tour card plus spots at the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
Mizzou basketball small forward Annor Boateng is out for the 2026-27 season due to a leg injury, Coach Dennis Gates confirmed Sunday.
He injured his left leg at Mizzou Arena in January (a game against Mississippi State) and has undergone surgery to focus on rehabilitation.
Jamal Roberts earned SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors after rushing for 222 yards against Texas A&M last Saturday, becoming the first Mizzou player to run 200+ yards in consecutive games; the Tigers meet Ole Miss Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.
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