Here's what you need to know: Friday, October 18 | News

Road closures and bus schedule changes are planned for MU's homecoming

The Traffic and Go COMO bus routes will be impacted by the University of Missouri homecoming events on Friday and Saturday.

Streets around Greektown will be closed to pedestrians only Friday night for a pedestrian-only event, and Saturday morning's homecoming parade will cause delays along the parade route.

Go COMO bus service starts at 12:00 p.m. Special routes are available for the football game against Auburn, which begins at 11 a.m

Israel says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the Israeli military said.

Israel considers Sinwar to be the main architect of the cross-border massacre.

In a recorded video message on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sinwar's death was “the beginning of the day after Hamas” but “the task ahead is not yet complete.”

Hamas has not yet commented on reports of its leader's death.

Housing study shows lack of affordable housing in Boone County

A new housing study from the City of Columbia and Boone County shows a significant shortage of affordable housing, particularly for low-income families, young adults and first-time homebuyers.

The study is part of the Boone County Upward Mobility Action Plan and includes 24 recommendations in the areas of development, preservation, empowerment and sustainability.

Challenges such as high land costs, limited funding and community opposition were cited as barriers, along with an emphasis on student housing over affordable options.

MU receives $1.2 million grant to study environmental impacts of rubber-modified asphalt

Researchers at the University of Missouri have received a $1.2 million EPA grant to study the environmental impacts of rubber-modified asphalt.

The project aims to measure emissions and improve the sustainability of recycled rubber in road construction, potentially increasing road durability and promoting widespread adoption of environmentally friendly materials.

Members of Missouri Task Force 1 return home after a 20-day deployment to North Carolina

Members of Missouri Task Force 1 have returned home after a 20-day deployment supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina.

The team faced difficult conditions while conducting rescue and recovery operations in flooded areas.

Silver Dollar City announces resort scheduled for completion in 2026

Silver Dollar City announced plans to build a 1,200-acre resort adjacent to the theme park by 2026, marking the start of a $500 million investment over the next decade.

The resort plan includes 262 guestrooms, a full-service restaurant, and indoor and outdoor pools.