Bruno Vernaschi
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Bikers 'dawdle' from Columbia to Rocheport
ROCHEPORT — Drinks, a gourmet picnic and live music greeted bikers Saturday as the sun set over the Missouri River at Les Bourgeois Vineyards. → Read More
After high E. coli reading, city posts warning sign in Again Street Park
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has posted a sign in Again Street Park warning residents to avoid contact with a creek there because of high levels of bacteria in the water. → Read More
Grindstone trail set to be completed in fall
The Grindstone Creek Trail Development project is nearing its final stretch as workers add finishing touches after completing the project’s three main bridges. → Read More
Mid-Missouri Peaceworks speaks out against nukes
Banners reading “No Nukes Anywhere,” “No More Hiroshimas” and “Teach Peace” hung on the Gordon Shelter at Stephens Lake Park Saturday night as music sounded throughout the park. → Read More
Youth Day focuses on kids, detention alternatives
More than 300 parents and children had a chance to make connections Saturday with several organizations that offer help and activities for kids and families in Boone County. → Read More
Families in need find the right fit at The Wardrobe
When The Wardrobe’s Pauline Marienfeld first opened the thrift shop in 1970, she said there were a lot of children who couldn’t participate in physical education because they did not have the necessary shoes. → Read More
Community gathers to release balloons in honor of 5-year-old
The clear blue sky meshed with a cluster of red — Bryson Pruitt-Smith’s favorite color — Friday night as a crowd gathered at Cosmo-Bethel Park released about 500 red balloons. → Read More
Athletes inspire during opening ceremony for Show-Me State Games
Elmer Hawse, Christina Lehmuth and Frank Thompson each grabbed part of the Show-Me State Games torch and raised it to light the cauldron. → Read More
Contractors, MoDOT hope for minimal traffic issues with I-70 bridge replacements
Contractors hope to replace three bridges on Interstate 70 later this summer with minimal disruption to traffic, though drivers will be expected to slow down. → Read More
Boone County Historical Society celebrates museum's 25th anniversary
A flyer has been up on Cannie Briscoe’s refrigerator for the past few days. She doesn’t remember where she got it and really only saved the piece of paper out of curiosity — to have her grandchildren experience something new. In this case, that something new was focused on history. → Read More
VAC's annual Christmas in July brings friends together
George Patton sat at the dinner table, greeting his old friends and making new ones. → Read More
Pastors for Peace set to stop in Columbia
Ana Maria Cardenas made a life-changing decision in 2009. Feeling that her life was not purposeful, she quit her corporate job in New York City. → Read More
Weekend date boosts Independence Day festival
Theron Denson is about as American as it gets. → Read More
City hopes weekend doesn't hurt Fire in the Sky attendance figures
The city of Columbia is getting ready for the weekend Independence Day festivities downtown. The city will host its fourth annual Fourth of July Fire in the Sky celebration Saturday, although the event will mark the 63rd time the city has organized an Independence Day celebration. → Read More
'Gem of Columbia' to have prairie restored
Curious children gathered to meet Hephaestus, a sparrow from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine Raptor Restoration Program, Saturday at the Columbia Audubon Nature Sanctuary. → Read More
Group gathers to honor deceased Confederate guerrillas
ROCHEPORT — A group of men and women clad in Civil War-era attire saluted a newly unveiled gravestone Saturday afternoon before heading into battle. → Read More
Rough weather slows down Sturgeon Summerfest
The Sturgeon Fairgrounds were quiet. Despite the kickoff of the sixth annual Summerfest, only about 20 festivalgoers were present Friday night. → Read More
Local vigil honors Charleston shooting victims
As the sun began to set Thursday night, nine black balloons floated in front of the Gaines/Oldham Black Cultural Center on the University of Missouri campus at the conclusion of a vigil. → Read More
CoMo Girls Rock! campers 'come out of their shell'
Tatum Owens was running late to the first day of summer camp. She thought she was going to be yelled at for being tardy. → Read More
Effort underway to construct cancer memorial park in Boonville
Charles Melkersman recently withdrew as chairman of the Cooper County Relay for Life. After 17 years in the position, he decided to take on a bit of a different project. → Read More