Missouri Times introduced its 2026 30 Under 30 honorees — a group of young leaders from government, advocacy, and public service shaping local futures; the list will be updated in the coming days.
The Tunnel to Towers mobile Never Forget exhibit arrived in Jefferson City on Wednesday to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
The display featuring artifacts from the event will be on the south lawn of the Missouri Capitol until Sunday.
Lincoln University of Missouri will host Homecoming 2026 from Sept.
20-26, celebrating 160 years with events like a parade, alumni tailgate, and a football game; the week-long celebration will also feature student and community activities (including a scholarship soiree) that honor its HBCU traditions.
At the Missouri State Fair, 4-H and FFA youth took part in the Youth Sheep Skillathon, answering a 10-question quiz on sheep production (divisions for ages 8–10, 11–13, and 14 and over).
Winners earned $50 gift cards while Lincoln University Cooperative Extension connected families and producers with sheep care tips.
A water main break has forced the eastbound lane on West High Street near the viaduct to close until Friday (weather permitting) while contractors repair the break.
The lane will reopen when weather conditions improve.
Lincoln University held its Opening Convocation on Thursday, Sept.
3 at Mitchell Auditorium at the Richardson Fine Arts Center, celebrating the start of the 2026-27 academic year; President Moseley and keynote speaker Dr. Paynter urged students to pursue opportunities and overcome challenges (emphasizing persistence).
Local kayaker Yvonne Townsend completed a 1,150-mile journey along the Lake of Ozarks shoreline on Tuesday near Bagnell Dam, where family and friends greeted her.
Lincoln University and Missouri professors are studying the economic challenges of rural households in Missouri.
The NSF-funded project will use surveys and interviews to guide policy recommendations and practical resources until Aug. 31, 2029.
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