Whitney Barnes

Whitney Barnes

Cold weather hits Saline County

Saline County and much of the Midwest contended with a “cold weather advisory” and an “extreme cold watch” this week. Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, the temperature was roughly 2 degrees F at 7 a.m., with windchill values between 8 and 14 degrees below zero. The “extreme cold watch” issued by the National Weather Service warned that wind chills could reach 25 degrees below zero through Thursday morning.

Ready to roar: Mizzou releases fall 2024 graduation list

COLUMBIA — The University of Missouri launches students into successful careers and lives. In December 2024, more than 1,800 students received a total of 1,872 degrees, joining a network of more than 362,500 alumni around the world. And Tigers see results. A recent career outcomes survey shows more than 95% of Mizzou graduates find employment, continue their education or begin military or service roles within six months of graduation.