Man sentenced in double fatal mall shooting in Columbia
The man convicted in a double-fatal shooting outside a mall was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison.
May 24, 2026Open source
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Suspect arrested in connection with man found dead in Columbia River Slough
Marco Antonio Herrera, 44, has been arrested and charged with the 2022 death of Jeremy Gurtner, who was found in the Columbia River Slough.
May 23, 2026Open source
Columbia softball team brings curtain down on high school season with state title
The Columbia softball team has a state championship more than a decade in the making.
May 23, 2026Open source
Stewart McLean, missing 'Virgin River' actor, found dead in suspected homicide
Stewart McLean, the actor known for his roles in "Virgin River" and other shows, was found dead in British Columbia after he was reported missing last week.
May 23, 2026Open source
Third Ward residents gain real-time air monitoring along Columbia Tap Trail ahead of World Cup
As Houston prepares for an influx of visitors during FIFA World Cup-related events, a new community effort in Third Ward is giving residents a closer look at...
May 22, 2026Open source
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight
Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declin...
May 22, 2026Open source
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil wants Supreme Court to weigh in on deportation fight
Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court declin...
May 22, 2026Open source
Columbia College Chicago Star Wars professor talks Mandalorian & Grogu
Carmelo Esterrich, a professor at Columbia College Chicago who teaches a class on Star Wars, joined ABC7 to talk about "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
May 22, 2026Open source
Veterans and Military Families Monument opens in Columbia
The Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument opened on Thursday, May 14, in Columbia.
May 20, 2026Open source
Murals around Tubman Elementary coming down amid construction
The murals that have surrounded Tubman Elementary in Columbia Heights for years are slated to come down amid construction.
May 19, 2026Open source
Former Michael’s Pub manager to open new restaurant in western Howard County
The man behind a popular longtime Columbia restaurant is opening a new pub in the Highland area of western Howard County.
May 19, 2026Open source
Columbia will be sliding and gliding with new indoor ‘action park’
Slick City Action Park announced that it had signed a lease at 9021 Snowden River Parkway in Columbia.
May 19, 2026Open source
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Community Sports: Camas Goldfish Masters swimming team wins Team Spirit Award at Oregon Masters meetUpdated...
High school swim coaches Kelly Dean and Sarah Dunn like to promote the sport of swimming as a lifetime sport.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Columbia is in Caldwell County, Louisiana.
Region: North Louisiana
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Louisiana wants $50 million for fortified roofs. Here’s how it could help insurance rates.
Louisiana state lawmakers appear poised to pass a bill that would add significantly more money to the grant program that gives Louisiana homeowners $10,000 e...
May 24, 2026Open source
Latin Mass is back in the news. But some Louisiana Catholics wonder what's all the fuss?
The Latin Mass continues to grow in popularity across Louisiana, where seek comfort in tradition and ritual.
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana wants to build a 94-mile 'landbridge' to protect the coast. Is that even possible?
It would serve to not only rebuild wetlands that have been disappearing for a century, but also slow storm surge. But there are many complications and uncert...
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana restricts SNAP EBT card use to in-state and border-area purchases
Starting May 26, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their EBT cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisian...
May 24, 2026Open source
Senate Bill 121 debated for hours in House committee
SB 121 would eliminate one of Louisiana's majority Black congressional districts and was debated for hours
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Impact Day: Threat for flash flooding possible today, next several days across Louisiana, region
Stubborn setup stalls across over the next week to 10 days. Hot spots of 6-12+” of rain likely in southeast Texas into western Louisiana.
May 20, 2026Open source
Louisiana man killed in 3-vehicle crash in Boone County
The driver of a dump truck was killed in a crash on SR 32 west of Lebanon Monday afternoon.
May 20, 2026Open source
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