INSIGHT
Get the numbers behind the tornado that devastated Joplin last May.
May 17, 2012
5 Things about Les Bourgeois Winery
Everything you thought you knew, but didn't know about our neighbor winery.
May 10, 2012
My Mother is Special Because...
Celebrate Mother's Day with Mrs. Fowler's first-graders
Whether you have one mom, two, a stepmom or a mother figure, you know how important moms are. Students at Fairview Elementary School shared exactly why their moms are so special to them.
Many things have been banned in Missouri over the years. Like ferrets. Check them out.
A Brief History of Missouri Commencement Speakers
Graduation season is coming up, and soon-to-be grads are hoping to get an exciting speaker at their commencement ceremonies. Vox takes a look at commencement speakers at Missouri colleges and universities over the years.
May 03, 2012
Take some time and volunteer with these opportunities in Columbia
There are plenty of places in town that welcome and encourage volunteers, for either a few hours or for a long-term commitment
Val Kilmer is coming to Williams Woods University
Val Kilmer is coming to Missouri. Here are some facts to prepare.
Dream:ON lets users manipulate their subconscious during sleep
Dream:ON, a new IPHONE app, aims to manipulate people’s dreams through personalized dream themes that influence the subconscious.
April 26, 2012
Reported Commentary: Adults with autism
Funding for autism programs neglects adults who need care
Programs that help autistic adolescents such as Kyle Bishop transition into adulthood are in short supply. Children with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, might grow up to be unemployed, possibly aggressive and have the mind of a child in an adult body.
Columbia College's softball team by the numbers
Vox checks out the stats and figures for Columbia College's softball team.
See the amount of money that the U.S. has spent on autism research.
Get a head start on Columbia races
From mall walkers to marathon runners, this guide to Columbia's summer runs will steer you to the finish line
This summer, run for your life — and the lives of others. We’ve selected a few local races that will help you put your best foot forward by helping others and staying in step with your fitness goals. So stop dragging your feet, and get out there. These races offer options for walkers, amateur runners and seasoned pros.
April 19, 2012
5 Things: About Columbia Parks
Park it with this 5 Things about our favorite recreation spaces
Conquer Columbia with the help of our essential gear guide
Break out the BUG SPRAY, dust off the helmet, and head outside. This guide hopes to be a compass for your next great, not-too-far adventure. And whether you’re tiring of the city, looking for an adventure-lite or are an aspiring Bear Grylls, Columbia’s great outdoors demand exploration. Just do it.
Reported Commentary: Downtown development projects
Student population and downtown buildings are growing upward
Columbia's population is increasing and so are the building projects.
April 12, 2012
5 Things: About the trees of Columbia
We speak for the trees of Columbia in this 5 Things
To celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, free seedlings will be dispersed by Columbia Parks & Recreation. Find out four other fascinating facts of Columbia's trees.
Mike Robins bikes all over Columbia and the world
Columbia cyclist turns heads but pedals on
Mike Robins and his daughter, Mila, share a passion for cycling and rock sculptures.
Titanic Trivia: 100 years, a few facts
Since the sinking of the Titanic, a century has provided a sea of historical and movie trivia
The modern day film cost more than a modern day Titanic, Gwenyth Paltrow was considered to play Rose DeWitt Bukater and James Cameron tweets from the deep blue sea.
Missouri visits its Titanic past
Missourians memorialize their links to the Titanic 100 years after it sank
Missouri has many links to the Titanic such as famous passengers, the largest museum and on-board reporters. It will honor the 100th anniversary of the disaster with a first-class dinner and a commencement speech by oceanographer Robert Ballard, who discovered the sunken ship.
