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A Boston terrier dog wearing Fourth of July themed sunglasses looks toward the blue sky.

Fire in the Sky: Coming Up in COMO

25 things to do: FREE fireworks display at Stephens Lake Park, concerts, farmers market, and…

A fluffy white dog is dressed in a tuxedo top with a cute bow tie.

Coming Up in COMO

27 things to do in Columbia this weekend – and beyond  Coming Up In COMO…

Lizette Somer, manager of MU Raptor Rehabilitation Project, admires Minnie Pearl, an 8-year-old turkey vulture at the Mornings at the River event.

‘Mornings at the River’

Kids converge for Missouri River Relief’s hands-on, outdoor learning program. Four-year-old Knox Knierim dashed to…

A chalkboard sign that says beware of ticks among tall green grass, illustrating a story about how to avoid getting bitten by a tick.

Hiking With Ginger: Avoiding Trail Itch

Don’t let ticks and poison ivy spoil your outdoor fun Summer is officially here, the…

A furry dog is wearing glasses to illustrate what to do if you're looking for something to do in COMO.

Coming Up in COMO …

31 things to do in COMO — with multiple Juneteenth celebrations leading the way. “Coming…

This is the plaque and message on the new marker that memorializes the former Douglass High School football field on Columbia's African American Heritage Trail.

Marking Douglass football history

New African American Heritage Trail sign memorializes former Douglass football field On the same spot…

The Ukrainian flag

Sharing Pain Half a World Away

With a Ukrainian friend’s brother missing in action,Columbia Marine mom recalls her own trauma.   “I…

Image of a black lab dog emerging from the water.

Coming Up in COMO …

32 (or so) things to do in Columbia this weekend – and beyond  Coming Up In…

Image of an all-terrain bicycle on a dirt trail with sunlit trees on either side.

Hiking With Ginger: Bring on the Bikes

Ready to go? Get some wheels, a noggin’ protector, and water.  Summer is upon us,…

Como Extra Oats Columbia Regional Airport

OATS: new fee and cashless boarding begins July 1 

OATS Transit Mid-Mo Region will change fare collection process  COLUMBIA — OATS Transit’s Mid-Mo Region…

Image of two people playing electric guitars to illustrate a story about the 1974 'Missouri Woodstock. Image from Pixabay

Documentary depicts ‘Missouri’s Woodstock’ in Sedalia 50 years ago

SHSMO hosts film screening featuring 1974 Ozark Music Festival  COLUMBIA — The public is invited…

Dustin Cook, manager of the Columbia Urban Veterans Farm

(Re)discover COMO

Unique Veterans Urban Farm is safe and welcoming  Lace up your work boots and put…