Columbia firefighters responded to the call and saved the person in under five minutes.

The record, previously set in 1969 at 1.72 inches, comes as Missouri continues to fight the effects of flooding and tornados that have hit the state over the last couple of months. 

Big Daddy's BBQ will be donating a percentage of that day's profits to Grade A Plus, which was founded in 2000. The restaurant will also be delivering preorders from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

The National Weather Services projects Columbia to get more rain Saturday night and into Sunday.

A severe thunderstorm swept through Columbia on Friday, leaving around 1,600 people without power for a short time. 

The fire at Spencer's Crest Condominiums resulted in an estimated $250,000 in damages.

Missouri Marijuana Card will be expanding to St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield in early July. 

MU College of Agriculture and Jefferson Farm and Garden will host a festival this weekend to teach individuals about the role butterflies play in the ecosystem.

Over the objections of multiple residents, the Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 in favor of rezoning a planned structure at Clark Lane and McKee Street for multifamily use during its meeting Thursday.

The Martins were among the last people in Red Cross shelters in mid-Missouri before the organization closed its last location Saturday. They might be without a permanent home for a good while longer. 

At the UM System's quarterly research summit, experts met to present research on social, environmental and disaster resilience.

The ride will go from Stephens Lake Park to Calvary Episcopal Church in time for the late mayor's memorial service Saturday.