June 2026

JEFERSON CITY, Mo –  Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce that six of its athletes have been selected as flag bearers for a FIFA World Cup match on Friday, July 3.   Chase Hitchcock, Cody Colehour, Justine Stine, Kaien Weikel, Lana White, and Oscar Salvatierra will represent the Special Olympics movement on one of […]

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ornamental vining plants often are overlooked as a way to screen unpleasant views while adding beauty to a landscape, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.   “Especially in densely populated areas, they can provide privacy in outdoor settings where space is limited,” he said. “Additionally, a fence, arbor, pergola or

COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension invites Missourians to get moving this summer through the statewide 100 Miles, 100 Days challenge, a free program that encourages participants to stay active.   The program challenges Missourians to log 100 miles of physical activity over 100 days—from June 16 through Sept. 24. Participants can choose how they move—walking,

JEFFERSON CITY — As Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe prepares to take action on the Fiscal Year 2027 state operating budget, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is urging him to take steps to proactively balance the budget now before more painful cuts are needed in the future.   Despite a warning from Fitzpatrick before the 2026 legislative

HILLSBORO, MO — The Jefferson College Theatre Program invites community members, alumni, supporters, and theatre enthusiasts to an elegant evening of entertainment at a Black-Tie-Optional Gala Performance of The Producers on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Jefferson College Fine Arts Center.   The special event will begin with a cocktail reception featuring drinks and

ST. LOUIS – Maryville University has released its spring 2026 Dean’s List.   Eligibility criteria: Full-time (12-18 credit hours) undergraduate students with 50 percent or fewer graduate-level courses, no single grade lower than a B-and a GPA of 3.60 or higher. Maryville Deans_List