Street Talk

We’ve got some grand openings, a long-awaited book release/book signing, and a list of small...

STREET TALK Columbia Restaurant Week launches Friday Food lovers will have a great reason to...

The University of Missouri’s new $35 million meat science laboratory is expected to be completed...

Local downtown restaurant Pizza Tree opened its second location on June 24 around the corner...

MU Health Care announced last week that it has laid off 74 employees and will...

If you weren’t paying attention already … The Providence Road bridge over I-70 was demolished...

A May 7 groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the I-70 reconstruction between Rocheport and Columbia, part...

Sarah Catlin was recognized on April 30 as the ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, and the...

Jodie Jackson Jr.

STREET TALK: Tuesday’s Ballot, Clementine’s Ice Cream, COU Parking

Before we get into the rundown of what local voters will see on their ballots tomorrow, let’s take a quick look at some development news, ...
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Street Talk: Unpaid Parking Tickets? Better Watch Out

We’ve got some grand openings, a long-awaited book release/book signing, and a list of small business grant awardees to talk about. But first: Pay those ...
Jodie Jackson Jr.

STREET TALK: Restaurant Week, Urban Camping Ordinance, and Ice Cream

STREET TALK Columbia Restaurant Week launches Friday Food lovers will have a great reason to dine out for the summer 2026 edition of Columbia Restaurant ...
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Street Talk

The University of Missouri’s new $35 million meat science laboratory is expected to be completed in July, with officials planning to open the facility in ...
Jodie Jackson Jr.

Pizza Tree Opens Second Spot, Ambassadors Help Prevent Overdose

Local downtown restaurant Pizza Tree opened its second location on June 24 around the corner from its original location at 909 Cherry St. The Cherry ...
Jodie Jackson Jr.

STREET TALK: MU Health Care to Close Hy-Vee Quick Care Locations

MU Health Care announced last week that it has laid off 74 employees and will close its Quick Care locations as part of an organizational ...
Ai panel speaks to the 1 Million Cups group on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in downtown Columbia, Missouri
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STREET TALK: Bridge Demo, Construction; COU Shuttle

If you weren’t paying attention already … The Providence Road bridge over I-70 was demolished and removed over the weekend. But just like that, two ...
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Street Talk

A May 7 groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the I-70 reconstruction between Rocheport and Columbia, part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Improve I-70 Program[KP1.1]. The $441 million ...
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Street Talk: Partner for Better Wins ‘Small Business of the Year’ Award

Just four years after presenting her idea for a new business at the weekly 1 Million Cups gathering of entrepreneurs and small business owners, Kasey ...
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STREET TALK – Catlin is Top ATHENA Winner, Sycamore is Closing

Sarah Catlin was recognized on April 30 as the ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, and the ATHENA Young Professional Award went to Jayme Prenger. The award ...