N'ya Fritz paints the background of a self-portrait on Friday, Dec. 5 at Orr Street Studios in Columbia, Mo. Fritz, a special education teacher by day, is an artist in residence at Orr Street and spends her evenings on her mixed-media works.
Missouri state Rep. Bob Onder takes questions from the press on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City. Onder is leading a lawsuit seeking to reverse the court order blocking a new electoral map.
Senior Brooke Bryant performs “World Burn” during a rehearsal of “Mean Girls” on Friday, Feb. 12 at Southern Boone High School. Bryant plays the antagonist and leader of “The Plastics,” Regina George.
Tim Oberkirsch shovels gravel from around a discarded porta-potty on Friday, June 19 at the Plattin Creek near Festus, Mo. Removing the massive plastic structure took a team of five more than 30 minutes.
Trevor Lattin works on his bareback rig on Saturday, June 13 at the Jefferson County Rodeo in Hillsboro, Mo. 2026 marked the first year that Lattin, a bareback rider from Wynnewood, Okla., has performed in the Jefferson County Rodeo.
James Saltat uses a bubble gun during the kickoff of the Bubble Run 5K on Friday, May 8 at the University of Missouri in Columbia. The run was one of several activities hosted by the university to keep students busy on "Stop Day," the final day of the regular academic calendar before finals.
A party attendee relaxes her eyes and dances under laser lights to house music on Thursday, March 5, at Harpo’s Bar & Grill in Columbia, Mo. As the night went on, partygoers were visibly tired but continued partying.
Dave King cleans the engine bay on his 1964 Corvette on Saturday, July 18 along Manchester Road in Wildwood, Mo. King showed off his engine bracket, which features signatures from several designers of the 1964 Corvette.
Toby Arquette, 19th president of Columbia College, delivers remarks shortly after his inauguration on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Launer Auditorium in Columbia, Mo. Arquette gave a motivational speech outlining his vision for the college’s next 50 years.
Levi Kruger, 7, right, throws a snowball toward his sister, Riley Kruger, 4, on Monday, January 26 in Ashland, Mo. Both kids enjoyed the day off from school and day care after a major snowstorm. Their father, Tanner Kruger, built up a small snowbank for the kids to sled on in their front yard.
Michael Gilliam, 7, examines teeth inside a model crocodile skull on Saturday, February 28 at Memorial Student Union in Columbia, Mo. Mizzou Integrative Anatomy brought out several skulls and 3D models to teach kids about bones and musculature.
Anson Munzlinger selects a club on Feb. 16 at the Old Hawthorne Golf Course. Anson, a student at Tolton Regional Catholic High School, plays in national events like the U.S. Open qualifiers, allowing him to compete with collegiate-level golfers from around the country.
A group watches as Brian Schweiss demonstrates a bore cut on Saturday, May 2 at Baskett Forest in Ashland, Mo. The event invited women from around the state to learn about safe chainsaw practices.
@CTION Party attendees dance and chat during TreHitz’s DJ set on Thursday, March 5, at Harpo’s Bar & Grill in Columbia, Mo. The party marked the first night of Columbia's yearly True/False Film Fest.
From left, Sasha Goodnow, Mike Fox and Sam Pounders chat during the final band’s performance on Saturday, March 7 2026 at Eastside Tavern. As the end of the event approached, the crowd dwindled, but the three stayed for the final set.
Jordan Eagon ties her hair back as she follows along with the script during a rehearsal of "Mean Girls" on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Southern Boone High School in Ashland, Mo. Eagon, an alumna of Southern Boone, served as the choreographer for the school’s spring musical production.
Josh Cochran adjusts audio equipment during Flïïght’s set on Saturday, March 7 at Eastside Tavern in Columbia, Mo. The seven-person ensemble performed for a tightly-packed crowd of spectators in the small bar on Broadway.
