Columbia Missourian

The Columbia Missourian is a local news outlet run by experienced editors and supported by students from the Missouri School of Journalism. These students take on various roles including reporting, designing, copy editing, creating graphics, photography, and producing multimedia content. The publication was launched on September 14, 1908, coinciding with the start of classes at the Missouri School of Journalism. This news organization is closely linked with the School of Journalism, and its editors are part of the University of Missouri faculty. The Missourian receives funding from the university as it operates as a practical learning environment for students. Additionally, the Missourian functions as a nonprofit organization under the 501(c)3 status, with its activities overseen by the Missourian Publishing Association.

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Russian attacks kill 26 civilians in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more Western help

3 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Illia Novikov

KYIV, Ukraine - Russian drones, missiles and artillery killed at least 26 civilians and injured more than 200 others in Ukraine, officials said Tuesday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought guarantees at a NATO summit of further Western help to repel Moscow's invasion. Russian forces have relentlessly struck civilian areas throughout the 3-year-old war. More than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, according to the United Nations.
Blues unveil new uniforms

3 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Ben Arnet

By Ben Arnet, KOMU 8 The St. Louis Blues reverted to a throwback feel that's been a hit with fans in recent years with the unveiling of their new uniforms Tuesday. The team also released a slightly new twist on their primary blue note logo along with several new secondary logos. The organization debuted a powder blue primary home jersey, very similar to the heritage sweaters they have been wearing periodically since 2019.
Belgium EU US Israel Iran

4 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Virginia Mayo

By Virginia Mayo/The Associated Press Barbro Barrett, Feb. 21, 1939 - June 18, 2025 Robert Via, March 9, 1959 - March 13, 2025 James 'Jim' Richard Davidson, Oct. 9, 1937 - May 16, 2025 Joyce Stucker Niedergerke, Jan. 26, 1936 - May 17, 2025 Victor O. Dority, Nov. 9, 1949 - June 15, 2025 European nations worked Monday to keep alive diplomatic efforts to curb the Israel-Iran war ...
NBA Finals Pacers Thunder Basketball

4 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Matthew Stockman
'You're not going to get him'

4 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Matthew DeFranks |Louis Post-Dispatch

By By Matthew DeFranks, St. Louis Post-Dispatch If Blues fans were worried about losing goaltender Joel Hofer due to an offer sheet, general manager Doug Armstrong is not as bothered. During a 40-minute meeting with reporters Monday ahead of this weekend's NHL Draft, Armstrong made it clear that the Blues would have enough financial flexibility to match any reasonable offer sheet presented to Hofer.
Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn't the goal

5 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Josh Boak |Mike Pesoli

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday called into question the future of Iran's ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country's nuclear sites, seemingly contradicting his administration's earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting. "It's not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change,' but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a Regime change???" Trump posted on social media.
US signals willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war

5 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Josh Boak |Mike Pesoli

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Sunday signaled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of a surprise attack on three of the country's nuclear sites as U.S. officials assessed Tehran's nuclear ambitions and the threat of retaliation against American interests.
US signals a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war

5 days ago | columbiamissourian.com | Josh Boak |Mike Pesoli

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Sunday signaled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of a surprise attack on three of the country's nuclear sites as U.S. officials assessed Tehran's nuclear ambitions and the threat of retaliation against American interests.
Lawmakers push Missouri colleges to create 60-credit-hour transferable degree programs

1 week ago | columbiamissourian.com | Annelise Hanshaw

Missouri students majoring in business, biology, elementary education, psychology and nursing may soon be able to transfer more college credits between the state's public universities. State lawmakers negotiated a plan to make 60-credit-hour blocks in five degree programs universally transferable among public universities and community colleges in Missouri as part of a bill awaiting the governor's signature or veto. The change is set to kick in by the 2028-29 school year.
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1 week ago | columbiamissourian.com | Scott Strazzante