Angelica Thok, 3, dances in front of the bubble machine at Family Fun Fest at Albert-Oakland Park in Columbia, Mo. Playing in the bubbles was one of Angelica’s favorite activities at the fest, her father, Phea Thok, said.
Battle's Janaya Weikemper, left, cries tears of joy after her volleyball game while being embraced by her mother, Jana Weitkemper at Battle High School in Columbia, Missouri. Battle players had an emotional celebration after the school's first-ever volleyball victory over a local rival, Helias Catholic.
Doug Brown takes a moment with his wife, Sarah Brown, moments after she received a "not guilty" verdict on Jan. 30, 2026. Brown was accused of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a baby who was found dead in a crib at Brown's in-home daycare. The cause of death was determined to be positional asphyxia with pneumonia as a contributing factor. The prosecution argued Brown placed the baby into a crib with unsafe sleep conditions and failed to check on her for an extended period of time.
Rabbi Avraham Lapine stands near the front of the crowd during a vigil on October 7, 2024 in Columbia, Mo. The event was put on by The University of Missouri's Hillel and Chabad organizations, reflecting on the one year anniversary of the conflict between Palestine and Israel.
Mizzou's Aidan Shaw watches the ball along with multiple Howard University players on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. The Tigers earned their first victory since Dec. 30, 2023, snapping a 20-game losing streak.
For one night only, a modern downtown venue in downtown Columbia was turned into an enchanted fairytale escape: a ball inspired by the regency era of 1800s England and the Netflix series, Bridgerton. Patrons flocked to the dance floor to waltz, many donning floor-length gowns or suites, masks, wigs and tiaras. The ceiling and tables were decorated with flowers and butterflies. In the corner, a string orchestra welcomed guests into the ballroom playing instrumental versions of modern pop songs.
