COLUMBIA COMMUNITY

Apr 06 2026WEATHER

Rainy Easter plans? Here's what to expect in the Midlands today

Columbia woke up to a mild Easter morning, but the skies will change by afternoon. While no heavy rain hits early, scattered showers might sneak in before noon—especially west of the city. The main concern rolls in later, when temperatures peak near 80°F. Forecasters expect a 60% chance of showers a

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Mar 31 2026EDUCATION

Education Board Candidates Keep Their Finances in Check

Columbia’s upcoming board election is almost here, and all four contenders have met the deadline for their financial disclosures. The Missouri Ethics Commission received the reports by 5 p. m. on Monday, giving voters a clear view of each candidate’s fundraising status. There are four hopefuls vy

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Stress, Faith and the Risk of Thoughts About Ending Life

Community workers in a Chinese city faced high pressure during the pandemic. Researchers followed them for a year, asking about how much stress they felt, their religious beliefs, and whether they had thoughts of suicide. They used three standard questionnaires to gather the data from 446 workers in

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Feb 17 2026EDUCATION

Columbia University Takes Action Against Staff Linked to Epstein

Columbia University has taken disciplinary action against two individuals connected to its dental school. This follows the release of documents by the Justice Department. These documents showed that the two people helped Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend get into the school without going through the usua

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Feb 12 2026LIFESTYLE

Columbia's Cozy Catch: A Warm Jacket Deal You Can't Miss

Columbia has a jacket that is perfect for cold days. It is usually $160, but now it is only $39. 98 at Academy Sports + Outdoors. This is a huge discount. The jacket is called the Women’s Voodoo Fall 590 TurboDown II. It is lightweight but keeps you warm. It is also stylish and comes in green and pi

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Dec 22 2025EDUCATION

Building Skills: Columbia Falls Eyes New Trades Academy

Columbia Falls School District is pushing for a new charter school focused on trades. This isn't just any new idea; it's building on something they've already been doing well. For years, students from Columbia Falls have been working with Glacier National Park. They build cabins and other structures

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Oct 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Columbia's Benton Springs Snap Pullover: A Cozy, Affordable Choice for Chilly Days

Columbia has been making outdoor clothes for a long time, and they're pretty good at it. Their fleece jackets are especially nice, and right now, you can get a great deal on one of their popular styles. The Benton Springs Snap Pullover is usually $46, but it's on sale for $32 at Amazon. Over 100 peo

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Columbia's New Mental Health Hub: A Big Step Forward

Columbia is getting a bigger and better mental health center. Burrell Behavioral Health is building a new place on Texas Avenue. This new spot will help more people for a longer time. Right now, the old center on East Walnut Street can only help people for up to 23 hours. The new center will offer

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Aug 14 2025WEATHER

Rainy Days Ahead: Staying Safe in Columbia

Columbia is bracing for more rain, and it's not good news. The ground is already soaked from recent downpours, and another 1 to 2 inches could cause flash floods. This means streams might overflow quickly, turning into rivers in just minutes or hours. The weather forecast shows heavy rain moving in

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Columbia University in the Spotlight: Antisemitism Concerns and Leadership Under Fire

Columbia University is facing serious questions about how its leaders handled concerns over antisemitism on campus. The House Education Committee is looking into messages from university officials that seemed to dismiss fears about growing antisemitic sentiment. Republicans in Congress want answers

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